(Relationship Between The Perceived Power Sources Organizational Cynicism Dimensions of Employees: A Study in Turkish Defence Industry)

Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this study is reveal the relationship between power sources and organizational cynicism dimensions of public institution organizations and private sector companies operating in Turkish Defense Industry. Design/Methodology/approach – A quantitative approach is carried out and a survey is used for data collection. The sample of the study consisted of defence industry employees. Nonparametric statistical methods were used in the study. The relationships between two independent variables were interpreted with Spearman’s Rho correlation coefficient. Findings – In the findings of the research, it was determined that reward, expert and legitimate power sources were factors that removed cynical attitude from workers’ perception. However, results showed that there is no relation between the cognitive, affective and behavioural dimensions and referent power source. In terms of coercive power source, it is found that, as the use of power increases, workers cynic attitude level is also increased. Discussion – The most important contribution of the study is that it is realized in Turkish Defense Industry. Accordingly, the existence of the relationship between perceived power sources and organizational cynicism is similar to the literature but there is an inverse interaction.