Perception of Organizational Politics and Employees’ Intention to Leave the Hospitality and Tourism Enterprises: the Mediating Role of Psychological Contract Breach

Elsayed Ibrahim Abouelenien, Rania; Hani Abd-Elhady, Mohamed; Hassan Kamel AbdElhay Elsokkary, Hassan

doi:10.21608/ijthsx.2025.407918

Perception of Organizational Politics and Employees’ Intention to Leave the Hospitality and Tourism Enterprises: the Mediating Role of Psychological Contract Breach

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Hotel Studies Department, Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotels Luxor – (Egoth), Egypt.

² Tourism Studies Department, AlAlson High Institute for Tourism and Hotels, Egypt.

³ Hotel Studies Department, Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels in 6th of October City, Giza Governorate, Egypt

10.21608/ijthsx.2025.407918

Abstract

This study explores the impact of the perception of organizational politics (POP) on employees' intention to leave (EIL) within hospitality and tourism enterprises, with a particular emphasis on psychological contract breache (PCB) as a mediating factor. To test the proposed model, data were collected from employees working in five-star hotels and Category-A travel agencies in Egypt. Data analysis was conducted using WarpPLS 7.0 statistical software and PLS-SEM. The results showed that perception of organizational politics increases both psychological contract breach and employees' intention to leave. Additionally, psychological contract breache was found to increase employees' intention to leave . The findings also provide evidence of mediation, showing that PCB mediates the relationship between POP and EIL. By applying the Conservation of Resources theory, this study offers a fresh perspective on how workplace political behaviors can deplete psychological resources and increase the likelihood of employees leaving, particularly within the unique context of Egypt's tourism industry.

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