Social Awareness (SA) as a Buffer: Examining the association Between Perceived Organizational Politics (POP) and Resentment

Abstract

Perceived organizational politics (POP) is a widespread yet underexplored phenomenon that notably affects individuals’ well-being and organizational outcomes. This study examines how social awareness mitigates the negative impact of organizational politics and resentment. Based on conservation of resources (COR) and affective events theories, this study postulates that higher levels of POP foster feelings of resentment amongst individuals within the work environment. By employing a quantitative approach, we collected data from individuals in the IT industry. Results shed light on the emotional mechanisms through which workplace politics cause resentment, offering intuitions into the significance of mitigating resentment to promote an improved work environment. Practical suggestions corporate strategies for decreasing organizational politics and promoting emotional resilience to augment overall employee productivity and engagement. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on workplace dynamics by highlighting the critical role of emotions in modeling employee outcomes.

Keywords: Organizational politics, resentment, social awareness, quantitative study