Relationship between Perceived Self-Efficacy and Organizational Cynicism: The Mediation Role of Perceived Supervisor Support

Abstract

In this study, the relationship between employees' self-efficacy perceptions and organizational cynicism was investigated. Moreover, the mediating relationship of perceived manager support on this relationship is examined. Within the scope of the study, 150 people working in different public institutions were surveyed. Correlation analysis, linear regression analysis and hierarchical regression analysis were applied to test the research model. Results showed that self-efficacy perception is positively related to employees’ cynical attitudes toward the organization. It was also found that perceived supervisor support has mediated effect on this relationship.   

Keywords

• Self-Efficacy,Organizational Cynicism,Perceived Supervisor Support

Öz-Yeterlik Algısı ve Örgütsel Sinizm İlişkisi: Algılanan Yönetici Desteğinin Aracılık Rolü

Öz

Bu çalışmada, çalışanların öz-yeterlik algıları ve örgütsel sinizm arasındaki ilişki araştırılmıştır. Ayrıca bu ilişki üzerinde algılanan yönetici desteğinin aracılık etkisi incelenmiştir. Çalışma kapsamında farklı kamu kuruluşlarında görev yapan 150 kişiyle anket yapılmıştır. Araştırma modelini test etmek için korelasyon analizi, doğrusal regresyon analizi ve hiyerarşik regresyon analizi uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, öz-yeterlilik algısı ile çalışanların örgüte karşı sinik tutumları arasında aynı yönde ilişki olduğu ve bu ilişki üzerinde algılanan yönetici desteğinin tam aracılık etkisine sahip olduğu bulunmuştur.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Öz-Yeterlik Algısı,Örgütsel Sinizm,Algılanan Yönetici Desteği

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