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Title: Gender’s Moderating Effect on Perceived Organizational Politics and Withdrawal Dimensions Among Construction Professionals.
Authors: Dhanasekar, Yuvaraj1, K. S., Anandh1 anandh.ks@gmail.com
Source: Construction Economics & Building. Jul2025, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p69-88. 20p.
Subjects: Gender, Office politics, Construction industry personnel, Withdrawal (Psychology), Social exchange, Psychological disengagement, Labor turnover
Abstract: The current study, supported by equity theory of motivation, explores how gender moderates perceived organizational politics effects on psychological and physical organizational withdrawal behaviors of professionals within the construction sector, a field characterized by a challenging work environment and high employee turnover. Quantitative data were collected from 318 construction professionals and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that perceived organizational politics significantly and positively impacts both psychological and physical withdrawal behaviors among construction professionals. Further, gender moderates this relationship, with female professionals showing a greater tendency to disengage compared to their male counterparts. This research contributes to the construction management literature by highlighting the gender effects of organizational politics on employee withdrawal, a previously underexplored area. The study underscores the critical need for organizations to address political dynamics in the workplace to foster a fair and supportive environment, ultimately enhancing employee well-being and organizational performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: The current study, supported by equity theory of motivation, explores how gender moderates perceived organizational politics effects on psychological and physical organizational withdrawal behaviors of professionals within the construction sector, a field characterized by a challenging work environment and high employee turnover. Quantitative data were collected from 318 construction professionals and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that perceived organizational politics significantly and positively impacts both psychological and physical withdrawal behaviors among construction professionals. Further, gender moderates this relationship, with female professionals showing a greater tendency to disengage compared to their male counterparts. This research contributes to the construction management literature by highlighting the gender effects of organizational politics on employee withdrawal, a previously underexplored area. The study underscores the critical need for organizations to address political dynamics in the workplace to foster a fair and supportive environment, ultimately enhancing employee well-being and organizational performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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