title: Effects of perceived workplace politics in hospitals on nurses' behavioural intentions in Ghana.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To examine the effects of perceived workplace politics in hospitals on nurses' job satisfaction, commitment, exit intention, job neglect, absenteeism and performance.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  One of the factors contributing to nurses' poor advancement in clinical practice is the existence of petty politics, which has given rise to competing self-interest. However, little evidence exists to inform policy direction on the implication of politics on nurses' behaviour.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 610 nurses comprising associate and nursing professionals completed a structured questionnaire modelled on workplace politics and its outcome variables. Descriptive statistics and mean comparisons were used to analyse data. A multivariate regression model was computed to examine association between perceived politics and nurses' behavioural intentions.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Perceived politics potentially leads to decline in job satisfaction, commitment and work performance. However, perceived workplace politics is associated with high intention to leave, negligent behaviour and absenteeism.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Measures aimed at improving nursing management and health-care delivery should be directed at minimising the use of politics to promote self-interest.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Evidence-based best practices in nursing management centred on the creation of an enabling environment for nurses to participate in decision-making should be given critical attention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Accra, Ghana.
authors.forename: Roger A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Atinga
authors.forename: Kwame A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Domfeh
authors.forename: Esinam
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kayi
authors.forename: Aaron
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abuosi
authors.forename: Gladys
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dzansi
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D000328:Adult; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D005869:Ghana; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D011057:Politics; D017132:Workplace; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Ghana; commitment; job satisfaction; nurses; perceived politics; performance