Organizational cynicism and business of academics: Sport science example

The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between organizational cynicism and work performance of lecturers working in the field of sports sciences. In this context, working in the field of sports science foundations and state universities in Turkey operating in the 232 survey was conducted with the participation of lecturers. Demographic Information Form, Organizational Cynicism Scale and Business Performance Scale were used to collect the data. In the study, data were analyzed using Independent Sample T-Test, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation Analysis and Hierarchical Linear Regression Analysis. As a result of the research, it was determined that the organizational cynicism level of the academicians of sports sciences had a negative effect on their job performance levels. In addition, it has been determined that the level of emotional cynicism of sports science academics has a negative effect on their job performance levels.