Mapping the Terrain of Organizational Politics Research: Insights from a Bibliometric Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.52962/ipjaf.2025.9.1.163Keywords:
Organizational politics, bibliometric analysis, leadership behavior, workplace dynamics, employee attitudes, organizational effectivenessAbstract
This study employs a bibliometric analysis to investigate the landscape of organizational politics research. The study aims to uncover thematic trends, historical patterns, influential works, and productive source titles by examining scholarly publications from diverse sources. Three predominant themes emerge from the analysis: "Perceptions and Effects of Organizational Politics," "Leadership and Political Behavior," and "Organizational Performance and Politics." The findings highlight the multidimensional nature of organizational politics and its intersections with leadership dynamics and overall organizational effectiveness. The historical trends reveal a surge in research output, underscoring the growing importance of understanding organizational politics in contemporary workplaces. Highly cited papers shed light on seminal contributions that have shaped the discourse on organizational politics, offering insights into how they influence employee attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes. The analysis of productive source titles identifies key journals that have played a pivotal role in disseminating research on organizational politics. The implications of these findings provide directions for future research endeavors and managerial practices aimed at addressing the complexities of organizational politics and its impact on employee well-being and organizational performance.
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