AN EXPLORATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AND CYNICISM: THE ROLE OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to first explore the relationship between organizational identification and cynicism and secondly, to investigate the role of authentic leadership on the relationship between organizational identification and cynicism. The research is conducted by 122 participants from different sectors through survey method. Empirical findings reveal that organizational identification affect organizational cynicism negatively and significantly, but authentic leadership is not found to moderate the relationship between them. The research concepts can be considered as contemporary areas in organizational behavior literature and the findings are expected to provide theoretical contribution. The study also intends to provide further practical contribution to the literature by pointing out managerial implications of the findings

Keywords

• Organizational Identification, Organizational Cynicism, Authentic Leadership

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