Why do rumors make it difficult for subordinates to follow their bosses' orders? How do managers keep rumors from having a negative impact? Are workplace ostracism and psychological contract violations breaches motivated by organizational cynicism and/ or negative rumors? Is there a connection between optimistic rumors and the fulfillment of psychological contracts? a sample of (327) academics from Egypt's private universities were surveyed. 'a four-part questionnaire that evaluates the study' axes (workplace ostracism, positive and/ or negative rumors prevalence, organizational cynicism and psychological contract violation).