EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR (OCB) AND ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS (OP) ON EMPLOYEE'S JOB PERFORMANCE IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN

Abstract

Abstract Purpose: The purpose ofthis study is to determine the effect ofOrganizational Citizenship Behavior (Altruism, Conscientiousness, Civic Virtue, Courtesy, and Sportsmanship) and Organizational Politics (General Political Behavior, Going Along to Get Ahead, Pay and Promotion Policies) on employee job performance in both the private and public sectors of Karachi. Methodology and Design: The outcomes of this study are analyzed using a quantitative design and an explanatory method. The data were obtained from 420 employees via a questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the SMART PLS Software. Findings: According to the findings, altruism, conscientiousness, civic virtue, general political behavior, and going along to get along all positively affect job performance, but sportsmanship has a negative effect. On the other side, Courtesy, Compensation, and Promotion Policies have no significant impact on job performance. Limitations: The study's findings are solely applicable to Karachi-based companies, as the sample was drawn from workers ofseveral Karachi-based organizations.