Policy Somersault and Organizational Tension: A Recurring Dilemma in Rivers State Waste Management Agency

The study examined the influence of policy somersault on organizational tension in Rivers State waste management agency (RIWAMA). The study adopted contradictory directives and frequent policy reversal as the dimensions of policy somersault while communication breakdown and leadership strain were adopted as the measures of organizational tension. The population of the study consist of 181 staff of RIWAMA. The study adopted the structure questionnaire as the tool for data collection .The collated data was analyzed using the spearman rank order coefficient via the use of the SPSS. Findings revealed policy somersault as a predictor of organizational tension hence, we made the following recommendations: Organizations should ensure that communication flows through defined, transparent channels by creating a central communication platform for directives. Organizations should Strengthen Policy Stability and Consistency by ensuring that policies are well-evaluated, evidence-based, and thoroughly tested before implementation. This reduces the likelihood of frequent changes that create tension among staff.