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The purpose of this research is to reveal whether cynicism has a mediating role on the effect of trust in leader on negligence. The sample of the research consists of 300 medical representatives working different regions of Turkey, and the data were obtained by online survey method. In addition to descriptive statistics and correlation analysis in data analysis, the regression-based PLS-SEM analysis method, which was performed with the help of the Smart PLS 3.3.3. program. . Research results indicated that cynicism did not have a mediating role in the effect of trust in leader on negligence. However, results of the anlyses showed that trust in leader negatively affects all dimensions of cynicism (cognitive, behavioral, and affective). Accordingly, individuals who perceive the leader as honest and reliable tend to exhibit less cynical attitude and behavior towards the organization. Research results also indicate that all dimensions of cynicism positively affect negligence behavior. This result reveals that the cynical attitudes and behaviors of the employees towards the organization increase their tendency to engage in negligent behavior.

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