Title of article :
Investigating the status of positive organizational behavior in governmental organizations with emphasis on Iranian Islamic values
Author/Authors :
Kazemi, Saeeid Department of Public Administration - Qazvin Branch Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran , Ataei, Mohammad Department of Public Administration - Qazvin Branch Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran , Mahdavi, Abdolmohammad Department of Management - Al-Zahra University, Tehran, Iran , Sayehmiri, Kourosh Department of Epidemiology - Faculty of Health - Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
Abstract :
Introduction: In the third millennium, we need employees and organizations that can adapt quickly to
change and use challenges as an opportunity for growth and prosperity. The purpose of this study was
to investigate the current status of positive organizational behavior in government organizations with
emphasis on Iranian Islamic values.
Materials and methods: The statistical population of the research consisted of all government
agencies, which were selected from the sample of 384 according to the Morgan Table. For this purpose,
more accurate results were obtained and the data required for the research were collected. Data analysis
was performed using SPSS software. T-test and analysis of variance were used to confirm or reject the
relevant questions. Also, Cronbach's alpha test was used to determine the reliability of the research
questionnaire.
Results: Correlation of the positive organizational behavior with Islamic positive organizational
behavior, performance, culture, structure and technology was 0.69, 0.56, 0.34, 055, 0.19 and 0.35
respectively. According to the analysis on research variables, two important variables, positive
organizational behavior and positive Islamic organizational behavior were identified
Conclusion: The findings of this study show that positive organizational behavior (flexibility) has a
significant relationship with organizational performance.
Keywords :
Islamic values , Government organizations , Organizational performance , Positive organizational behavior
Journal title :
Journal of Basic Research in Medical Sciences