Abstract

Politics is a means of recognizing and, ultimately, reconciling competing interests within the organization. 
Organizational politics refers to the intentional acts of individuals and groups to protect and enhance their self
interests. This paper examined the concept of politics and organizational politics. It’s x-rays how management of 
organizational politics could lead to effective productivity in Nigeria tertiary institutions. The paper also itemized 
four challenges hindering effective productivity as a result of negative politics being played. The paper concludes 
by asserting that issue of organizational politics in tertiary institutions in Nigeria is not a new idea. During 
colonial era, the activities relating to management of education were influenced politically. The paper therefore 
suggested four ways forward towards improvement of organizational effective productivity.