Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among organisational politics, organisational support and job satisfaction among 148 participants in a selected institution of higher education in South Africa. Quantitative, descriptive research was conducted to determine if there is a relationship among the three variables of the study. Data collection was done using structured questionnaires. Two groups of respondents participated in the study; and that is the academic staff and administrative staff members from central administration and library. The study established that organisational politics is negatively related to organisational support and have a negative impact on the overall job satisfaction. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations, strengths and potential links for future research are provided.
Key words/concepts: Organisational Politics, Organisational Support, Job Satisfaction.