Effects of perceived organisational politics and effort–reward imbalance on work outcomes – the moderating role of mindfulness

Murtaza, Ghulam; Roques, Olivier; Talpur, Qurat-ul-ain; Khan, Rahman; Haq, Inam Ul

Abstract

Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating effects of mindfulness on the relationships between work stressors (perceived organisational politics [POP] and effort–reward imbalance [ERI]) and work outcomes (job burnout [JBO] and job satisfaction [JS]).

Design/methodology/approach
Time-lagged data were collected from public sector employees in France and Pakistan. The final samples (France, N = 204; Pakistan, N = 217) were tested using multiple moderating regression.

Findings
Mindfulness moderates the relationship between work stressors and work outcomes. Mindfulness serves as a personal resource for employees: it mitigates the negative influence that POP and ERI have on JBO and JS.

Originality/value
This study extends current knowledge on the relationships between work stressors and work outcomes across cultures by testing mindfulness as a valuable personal resource.

Citation

Murtaza, G., Roques, O., Talpur, Q.-U.-A., Khan, R., & Haq, I. U. (2024). Effects of perceived organisational politics and effort–reward imbalance on work outcomes – the moderating role of mindfulness. Personnel Review, 53(1), 76-98. https://doi.org/10.1108/pr-09-2020-0706

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 13, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Oct 13, 2022
• Publication Date: Jan 5, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jan 23, 2025
• Journal: Personnel Review
• Print ISSN: 0048-3486
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 53
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 76-98
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/pr-09-2020-0706