Algılanan Aşırı Nitelikliliğin Örgütsel Sinizme Etkisinde Kişilik Özelliklerinin Düzenleyici Rolü(Moderating Role of Personality Traits in the Impact of Perceived Overqualificatıon on Organizational Cynicism)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine how perceived overqualification has an effect on organizational cynicism and whether personality traits have a regulatory role in this effect. The sample of the study included 159 white-collar employees of a business operating in the manufacturing sector. Research data was obtained by convenient sampling method and electronic survey. According to the results of the research, self-righteousness dimension of perceived overqualification had a significant effect on cognitive and behavioral cynicism from the dimensions of organizational cynicism. It was concluded that the regression model, in which the regulatory role of personality traits dimensions was tested in the effect of perceived overqualification on the dimensions of organizational cynicism, was not significant. In recent years, the number of over-qualified employees shows a growing trend as a function of social and economic problems. It is important that the perception of overqualifications that employees have can be managed without causing negative organizational consequences, such as organizational cynicism. In this context, the findings of the effect of perceived overqualifications on organizational cynicism examined in the research are important for organizations. It is believed that theoretical and practical recommendations in the study will contribute to researchers and practitioners.

Keywords

• perceived overqualification
• organizational cynicism
• personality traits