Organizational Cynicism Scale (OCS) Test
In 3 minutes, see how employees view the organization in thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Get a fast read on trust gaps and tension points to guide clear, targeted improvements.
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Behavioral Aspect (BA)
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2.5
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1.9 — 3.2
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Emotional aspect (Ea)
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2
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1.5 — 2.6
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Cognitive Aspect (CA)
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2.5
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2 — 3.1
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Organizational Cynicism Scale (OCS)
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2.8
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2.2 — 3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures negative attitudes toward an organization across cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components. Scores indicate the presence and intensity of cynical beliefs, feelings, and related actions.
What types of items are included?
Items cover beliefs about organizational honesty and consistency, emotional reactions such as irritation or disappointment, and behavioral tendencies such as criticism or withdrawal. Responses are based on typical reactions rather than isolated events.
How long does it take and how many questions are there?
Completion time is about 3 minutes. The questionnaire contains 13 items.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best reflects usual perceptions and reactions. Answer all items; if uncertain, choose the closest available response.
How are results used?
Results support group-level climate assessment and help identify areas of low trust and engagement risk. They are not intended for clinical diagnosis or as the sole basis for employment decisions.
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Organizational Cynicism Scale (OCS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This brief self-report measure is used to assess employees’ negative beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies toward their organization. The Organizational Cynicism Scale (OCS) provides a structured way to gauge the extent to which individuals view the organization as lacking integrity and to identify cynicism-related reactions that may affect workplace climate.
The instrument includes 13 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items are designed to capture cognitive, affective, and behavioral facets of organizational cynicism, supporting screening and monitoring in organizational research, consultation, and HR assessment contexts. The Organizational Cynicism Scale (OCS) was developed by Dharwadkar Ravi, Pamela Brandes, and James W. Dean.
Author: Dharwadkar Ravi, James W. Dean, Pamela Brandes
Literature: Dean, J. W., Brandes, P., & Dharwadkar, R. Organizational cynicism. Academy of Management Review. 1998.; Brandes, P., Dharwadkar, R., & Dean, J. W. Does organizational cynicism matter? Employee and supervisor perspectives on work outcomes. Eastern Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings. 1999.; Bellini, D., Ramaci, T., & Bonaiuto, M. The restorative effect of the environment on organizational cynicism and work engagement. Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies. 2015.
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