Cynicism

Organizational Cynicism

Q-1) Why organizational cynicism prevails in most of the organization?
Cynicism Is On the Rise
Research over indicates that cynicism is on the rise which affects society as well as business. As one research depicts that Cynicism not only affects society at large, but also is widespread among organizations in the United States (Dean, Brandes, & Dharwadkar, 1998; Kanter & Mirvis, 1989), Europe, and Asia (Kouzes & Posner, 1993).
Research reports that cynicism in organisation hurts the competitiveness and ability to accommodate today 's needed organizational change. Paul J. Rosen (Hendrick, 1993, p. E1:2), President of the American Institute of Stress, indicates that recent, dizzying changes in technology and the economy are causing unprecedented burnout, cynicism, sickness and absenteeism.
About Cynicism
Cynicism is an attitude characterized by hopelessness, frustration and disillusionment. It is also related to contempt, disgust, and distrust (Andersson, 1996; Andersson & Bateman, 1997). The central belief associated with cynicism is that principles of honesty, fairness, and sincerity are sacrificed to further the individual 's self-interest. This underlying self-centered purpose is believed to lead to actions based on hidden agendas and deception (Abraham, 2000). This strong negative attitude permeates America’s corporations and is currently blamed for a multitude of unfavourable organizational outcomes. Thus, cynicism is recognized as a growing problem in the workplace that calls for immediate and detailed attention. Cynicism is described as a mind-set characterized by hopelessness, disappointment, and disillusionment, and is also associated with scorn, disgust, and suspicion (Andersson, 1996). This strong negative attitude has infiltrated America’s corporations, and is believed to be responsible for a host of unfavourable organizational consequences. Thus, cynicism is acknowledged as a increasing problem in the workplace that

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