The Interactive Effects of Politics Perceptions and Trait Cynicism on Work Outcomes
- 1 May 2004
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies
- Vol. 10 (4) , 44-57
- https://doi.org/10.1177/107179190401000404
Abstract
The current study examined the interactive relationship of politics perceptions and trait cynicism on two work outcomes: job satisfaction and citizenship behaviors. Trait cynicism is characterized as a personality trait that is stable across settings. Using a diverse sample of 311 full-time employees drawn from a variety of organizations, trait cynicism moderated the relationship between politics perceptions and both outcomes. Specifically, for those possessing higher levels of trait cynicism, politics perceptions were associated with lower job satisfaction scores and less participation in citizenship behaviors. Implications of these findings, strengths and limitations, and avenues for additional research are provided.Keywords
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