Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Assistant Professor, Department of Management Payame Noor University

Abstract

Review of organizational cynicism is one of the most important behavioral issues that affect the performance and the efficiency of effective organizational effectiveness. Cynicism can have a variety of causes and consequences, this study aims to assess the causes and consequences of cynicism in the field of organizational change. Research purpose and use and the nature and descriptive-survey correlation. The study population consisted of all hospital Mehr Malayer (180) persons. Based on Morgan sampling table 123 personas as samples were selected. A questionnaire tool whose reliability was assessed by Cranach's alpha of 7.0 assessment was approved. Validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis. To test the hypotheses by LISREL software and structural equation modeling was used. The results of tests show, injustice caused organizational cynicism. The relationship between boss and subordinate is inversely related to organizational cynicism. Organizational cynicism on attitudes related to work organization and had negative effect. Organizational cynicism increased alienation. Organizational cynicism unethical behavior and emotional exhaustion and turnover intentions had positive effect. But the perceived support and psychological breach of contract did not have a significant effect on organizational cynicism.

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