Innovation in Language Learning

This study investigates the effects of organizational cynicism on organizational commitment. There are some studies in the literature regarding organizational cynicism. However, the number of studies on cynicism is very limited in Turkey, but the present study attempts to find out if there is a significant relationship between organizational cynicism and organizational commitment. This study was conducted at School of Foreign Language- Anadolu University in Turkey from 2016/5 through 2016/7. This study is one of the few empirical works so far in the field of organizational cynicism and its effect on organizational commitment in Turkey. This survey-type study is a descriptive one with regards to method employed in data collection. The author of the study investigated the attitudes of English language instructors with regards to organizational cynicism and organizational commitment. Ultimately, it explains the effects of organizational cynicism on organizational commitment. One hundred and sixty-seven questionnaires were distributed and one hundred thirty-six usable questionnaires were returned, a response rate of 81%. The findings revealed a significant relationship between cynicism and their commitment to their organisation. The present study provides a number of valuable recommendations for managers and higher education organisations with regards to effective management practices.

Keywords: Organizational cynicism, organizational commitment, Turkey, English language instructors, management;