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Survey on Toxic leadership, organizational cynicism, and intent to leave

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Title of Study: Examining Toxic Leadership, Organizational Cynicism, and Intent to Leave Among Recently Separated U.S. Army Officers

Researcher: Dakota A. Shade, Doctoral Candidate

You are being invited to participate in a research project conducted by Dakota Shade, who is a doctoral candidate at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

You are invited to participate in a research study examining how experiences with leadership and organizational attitudes relate to the intent to leave among recently separated or retired U.S. Army officers. The purpose of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of how toxic leadership and organizational cynicism may influence officers’ decisions to leave military service.

You will be asked to take a survey that will take about 10-15 minutes of your time. The potential risks associated with this study include the possibility of discomfort in recalling previous experiences.

Your individual privacy will be maintained in all publications or presentations resulting from this study. No names, contact information, unit identifiers, or IP addresses will be collected, ensuring that all responses remain anonymous. All data will be stored in a secure, password-protected location accessible only to the researcher. Results will be reported only in aggregate form, so no individual response will be identifiable.

If you have any questions regarding this project, you may contact the researcher at Dakota.a.shade@gmail.com. If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant or any concerns regarding this project, you may report them to the University of Arizona Global Campus Institutional Review Board Chair at IRB@UAGC.edu.

A copy of this consent form will be provided to you.

I understand the above information and voluntarily consent to participate in the research.
If you do not consent, you will not be enrolled in the study and you may close the survey window at any time. Thanks very much for your consideration.
1.I consent to participate in this survey(Required.)
2.When did you retire from the military?
3.What is your gender?
4.What is your race? (Select all that apply)
5.Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?
6.What is your highest level of education completed?
7.Have you ever enlisted in any branch of the military?
8.Have you ever been deployed?
9.Do you have any family members who are currently serving or have previously served in the military?
10.If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what is the relationship of the family member(s) to you? (Select all that apply)
11.What is your current military status?
12.What was or will be your commissioning source?
The following questions pertain to your military service and occupation within the military
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements about your current or most recent supervisor/leader in the military.

Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each statement while using "My current supervisor" as reference towards each question.
13.Drastically changes his/her demeanor when his/her supervisor is present
14.Will only offer assistance to people who can help him/her get ahead
15.Accepts credit for successes that do not belong to him/her
16.Holds subordinates responsible for things outside their job description
17.Publicly belittles subordinates
18.Reminds subordinates of their past mistakes and failures
19.Allows his/her current mood to define the climate of the workplace
20.Expresses anger at subordinates for unknown reasons
21.Varies in his/her degree of approachability
22.Has a sense of personal entitlement
23.Thinks that he/she is more capable than others
24.Believes that he/she is an extraordinary person
25.Controls how subordinates complete their tasks
26.Does not permit subordinates to approach goals in new ways
27.Determines all decisions in the unit, whether they are important or not
The following statements ask about your perceptions of your organization’s honesty, values, and general behavior. Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each statement.
28.My organization’s policies are consistent with its stated values.
29.There is a gap between what my organization says and what it actually does
30.My organization shows concern for the well-being of its employees.
31.The actions of my organization reflect its core values.
32.My organization seems more interested in looking good than doing what’s right.
33.My organization demonstrates integrity in its decision-making.
34.There is honesty and transparency in how my organization operates.
35.My organization frequently says one thing but does another.
36.My organization earns the trust of its employees.
The following statements ask about your likelihood of leaving your current position in the future. Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each statement.
37.I often think about quitting the job.
38.I will probably look for something outside the job in the next year.
39.I am actively searching for an alternative to my job.
Thank you for your participation!
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