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Breach of psychological contract, perception of politics and organizational cynicism: Evidence from Pakistan

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Research on organizational cynicism is gaining increased attention, still limited literature addresses theissue among public sector organizations in developing countries. By specifically focusing on publicsector personnel in Pakistan, the present study attempts to analyze the impact of breach of psychologicalcontract and perception of politics on organizational cynicism. Data was collected from 149 employeesemployed in public sector institutions of Pakistan. Findings shows that breach of psychological contractdetermines organizational cynicism, while public sector employees in Pakistan do not considerperception of politics to be associated with organizational cynicism.

Source: Global Journal of Business Management

DOI: 10.5897/ajbm10.573

Authors: Sajid Bashir, Zafar Mueen Nasir, Sania Saeed, Maimoona Ahmed

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2102575301

FWCI: 2.939

Cites: 30

Cited by: 24

Related to: 10