The Nexus of organizational Culture and Work Performance: The Mediating Role of Organizational Politics in Local Government Setting

Lederle Ortega; Jed P. Acero

doi:10.53893/grtss.v1i2.362

Authors

Lederle Banico-Ortega University of Mindanao https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8661-7330
Jed P. Acero University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7620-7057

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53893/grtss.v1i2.362

Keywords:

Organizational Culture, Work performance, Organizational Politics, Local Government Unit, Mediation Analysis

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between organizational culture, organizational politics, and work performance in local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines, focusing on the mediating role of organizational politics. Data was collected from 263 LGU employees with at least three years of experience. Mediation analysis was conducted using validated instruments to measure organizational culture, politics, and work performance. Statistical methods, including the Sobel-Z test, were applied to examine mediation effects. The results show that organizational politics partially mediates the relationship between organizational culture and work performance. A positive culture significantly enhances employee performance, but internal politics mediate this effect. The Sobel-Z test confirmed the significance of the mediation (z = 3.403, p < 0.05), with organizational politics accounting for 15.1% of the total effect. This study advances organizational behavior research by highlighting the mediating role of politics in LGUs. It offers practical insights, recommending that LGUs promote strong organizational cultures and transparent governance to reduce the adverse effects of internal politics, thereby improving employee performance and public service delivery

Author Biography

Lederle Banico-Ortega, University of Mindanao

Lederle Banico-Ortega is a candidate for the Master in Public Administration program at the University of Mindanao in Davao City, Philippines. With 16 years of experience in public service, she has developed a deep understanding of local governance and public administration. She aims to further enhance this knowledge through advanced academic study. Researchers who wish to access the data can contact Lederle B. Ortega, the corresponding author, via email at l.ortega.542259@umindanao.edu.ph.