IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CYNICISM ON TURNOVER INTENTION: MEDIATION BY WORK ALIENATION

Abstract

Negative behaviors in the workplace affect well-being in the work environment. Organizational cynicism is frequently researched as one of the common negative behaviors in organizations. Individuals who experience cynicism may have turnover intentions. In addition, another negative concept closely related to turnover intention is work alienation. It is widely accepted that work alienation has a significant effect on turnover intention. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of organizational cynicism on turnover intention and to determine whether work alienation plays a role in this relationship. The research findings show that organizational cynicism has a significant and positive effect on turnover intention. In addition, there is a statistically significant relationship between organizational cynicism and work alienation. Finally, a partial mediating effect of job alienation was also found. The study of negative organizational behavior will help to better understand the challenges of modern organizations and contribute to the literature.