Validation of the organizational cynicism scale: A study with Argentinean workers

• Autores: Salessi, Solana, Omar, Alicia
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2014
• Institución: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
• Repositorio: Revistas - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:revistaspuc:article/10953
• Enlace del recurso: http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/psicologia/article/view/10953
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: cynicism; organizations; employees; statistical validity; cinismo; organizaciones; trabajadores; validez

The aim of this study was to validate the Brandes´s Organizational Cynicism Scale in orderto use it with Argentinean workers. Functional equivalence of the instrument was analyzed. The adapted version was administered to a sample of 396 workers; who also answered a selection of instruments to explore organizational trust, organizational commitment and job satisfaction. Exploratory factor analysis showed a three-factor structure that explained 68.8% of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis led to re-specification of the model, eliminating three items. Construct validity was demonstrated on the basis of correlationanalysis. Instrument reliability reached satisfactory levels. Weaknesses and strengths of theresearch are pointed out. A new agenda for future research is suggested.