Organizational Culture

Organizational culture in government organizations is like the spirit that is breathed into the body of these organizations and shapes their identity, performance and interactions and plays a vital role in the success of government organizations. The purpose of this article is to analyze the category of organizational culture in executive bodies. In this article, by reviewing the literature and theoretical foundations of organizational culture and its place in the administrative system, an initial list of issues in the field of organizational culture was calculated. Further, by interviewing 17 relevant experts and using the network content analysis method, the issues of organizational culture were finalized. Considering that solving these issues in executive bodies should be done based on prioritization; We used the hierarchical analysis process method to prioritize these issues. The output of the theme analysis method is placed as the input of the AHP method. The designed hierarchical model consists of three levels. In the first level, the goal of the problem, in the second level, the main criteria, and in the third level, the options.

The success of the employees of the organizations depends on the morale, effort and motivation, and in general, the high efficiency and effectiveness of the organizations depends to a large extent on the efficiency and effectiveness of its human resources. In order to align the main goals of the organization with the beliefs of the employees and attract their heart's desire and achieve organizational commitment, one should know the culture of the organization. Therefore, measuring the state of organizational culture as the basis of cooperation, participation, empathy and guiding employees towards the goals of the organization is considered a necessary thing in today's changing world. Therefore, the main goal of this article is to know the state of organizational culture in a government organization in Iraq. This research is considered an applied-developmental type and the research method is quantitative. The statistical sample size of this research was calculated using Cochran's formula as 146 people. The information obtained from the questionnaire has been analyzed by using Excel and SPSS software and using the student's t-test and by means of the significance level and relevant statistical calculations.The results of the research showed that the status of the organizational culture in the studied organization is "good" and mission culture is the dominant culture in the studied organization. Among the four types of organizational culture, their priority in the organization from top to bottom is as follows: "mission culture", "bureaucratic culture", "flexibility culture" and "humanistic culture".

In many organizations, the reason for weak performance is the inappropriate culture and lack of positive psychology issues. The purpose of this study is to identify the possible factors that affect the reduction of positive organizational psychology in the Isfahan Gas Company. In this research the thematic analysis method was used. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews. The interviews lasted from 60 to 90 minutes. The research population consisted of employees of the Isfahan Gas Company, who were selected by a purposive sampling method. After interviewing 24 people, theoretical data saturation was achieved; however, interviews were continued with 5 other people to ensure certainty. Based on this, a total of 29 people were interviewed. Based on the results of the research, four main themes were identified, including factors related to employees; factors related to managers; factors related to the organization and factors related to external to the organization. During the analysis of the results, 46 subthemes were also identified.

This study aims to explore the implications and essentials of Mahdaviat culture in schools. Using a qualitative research methodology with a deductive and conceptual development approach, the study employed implication analysis. Initially, the theoretical foundations of school culture were examined, and Hatch's model was selected as the framework for the analysis. Based on the four cultural elements of Hatch's model (assumptions, values, artifacts, and symbols) and an examination of Islamic sources, the implications of Mahdaviat culture in schools were analyzed. The findings highlight several implications across the four levels of Mahdaviat culture: - Assumptions: Utopian ideals, universality, religious orientation. - Values: God-centeredness, governance of Islamic laws, social justice. - Artifacts: Establishing a Mahdaviat educational council, creating Mahdi-supporter groups, organizing "Morning of Anticipation" assemblies. - Symbols: Days, places, and supplications associated with Imam Mahdi (AJ). Based on the proposed framework, the implications and essentials of Mahdaviat belief and anticipation manifest through the dynamic and interactive processes of enactment, interpretation, institutionalization, and symbolization. These processes influence the assumptions and beliefs of school administrators, teachers, and students and become reflected in the school’s physical structure, artifacts, and symbols. Such cultural processes contribute both to reinforcing the assumptions and values of Mahdaviat culture and to regenerating its artifacts and symbols within the educational environment. 

The process of organizational merger and acquisition is a multifaceted and complex transformation that requires successful cultural integration between the involved organizations. This study aims to identify the key factors and stages of cultural integration in the aftermath of a merger or acquisition. To achieve this goal, the the subject of study method was utilized. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and document review of the relevant context, and analyzed using the trend analysis method. The process of integrating organizational culture after a merger or acquisition can be broken down into two distinct and sequential models. Additionally, the findings suggest that this integration process consists of six stages. Identifying these stages highlights the importance of addressing cultural differences and establishing a new, cohesive culture after the merger. It is important to note that simply focusing on a few broad factors is not sufficient in understanding the complexities of organizational culture integration following a merger.

This study aims to conduct a comprehensive qualitative meta-synthesis of knowledge management implementation in higher education institutions, focusing on identifying critical success factors, challenges, and implementation strategies. The research seeks to develop an integrated framework that captures the multifaceted nature of knowledge management in academic settings while providing practical guidelines for successful implementation.

The study employs a systematic qualitative meta-synthesis methodology following Sandelowski and Barroso's (2006) seven-step approach. From an initial pool of 80 articles published between 2018 and 2023, nine high-quality studies were selected through rigorous inclusion criteria. The research utilized systematic database searches across Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The selected studies were analyzed using qualitative content analysis to identify recurring themes, patterns, and relationships. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) was employed to ensure methodological rigor, and peer review was used to enhance the reliability of the findings.

The meta-synthesis revealed five critical success factors for knowledge management implementation in higher education:1. Supportive organizational culture emerged as the most crucial factor, emphasizing the need for trust, transparency, and continuous learning values.2. Information technology infrastructure was identified as essential for facilitating knowledge storage, retrieval, and sharing.3. Senior management support was found to be vital for resource allocation and strategic alignment.4. Reward and motivation systems were recognized as crucial for encouraging knowledge-sharing behaviors.5. Flexible organizational structure was determined to be necessary for facilitating cross-departmental collaboration and knowledge flow.The study also identified significant challenges, including:- Resistance to change among academic staff- Lack of knowledge-sharing culture- Resource constraints (both financial and human)- Bureaucratic organizational structures- Limited understanding of knowledge management benefitsImplementation strategies were categorized into three main areas:1. Cultural interventions (fostering trust, promoting collaboration)2. Structural modifications (creating knowledge management roles, establishing communities of practice)3. Technological solutions (implementing knowledge management systems, developing digital repositories)The research culminated in developing a comprehensive conceptual model that illustrates the interrelationships between success factors, challenges, and implementation strategies in academic knowledge management.Research limitations: Several limitations should be considered:- The relatively small sample size of nine studies may not capture all relevant perspectives- Geographic concentration of studies in specific regions may limit global generalizability- Lack of access to raw data from primary studies restricted certain types of analysis- Temporal limitations of selected studies may not reflect the most recent developments- Methodological variations across studies complicated direct comparisonsThese limitations suggest opportunities for future research, including:- Longitudinal studies examining long-term impacts of knowledge management initiatives- Cross-cultural comparative studies of knowledge management implementation- Investigation of emerging technologies' impact on academic knowledge management- Studies focusing on knowledge management's role in achieving sustainable development goals- Research on the relationship between knowledge management and intellectual capital in universitiesPractical implications: The study provides several actionable recommendations for higher education institutions:1. Develop comprehensive knowledge management strategies aligned with institutional objectives2. Implement targeted training programs to enhance awareness and skills3. Design appropriate incentive systems to encourage knowledge sharing4. Review and modify organizational structures to facilitate knowledge flow5. Invest in suitable information technology infrastructure6. Create specialized knowledge management roles and teams7. Establish regular knowledge-sharing sessions across departments8. Develop knowledge repositories and information banks9. Implement mentoring programs for tacit knowledge transfer10. Regular assessment of knowledge management effectivenessThe findings emphasize the need for a holistic approach that addresses cultural, structural, and technological dimensions simultaneously. The study provides practical guidelines for academic leaders and administrators implementing knowledge management initiatives.

This meta-synthesis offers several unique contributions to the field:1. Provides a comprehensive and integrated perspective on knowledge management in higher education by synthesizing recent qualitative research2. Develops a novel conceptual framework that captures the dynamic relationships between success factors, challenges, and implementation strategies3. Offers practical, evidence-based recommendations for academic institutions4. Identifies gaps in current understanding and suggests directions for future research5. Addresses the complex interplay between organizational culture, technology, and human factors in academic knowledge management6. Contributes to the theoretical understanding of knowledge management in educational contexts7. Presents a systematic analysis of implementation challenges and corresponding solutionsThe study's value lies in its synthesis of diverse perspectives and experiences, providing a robust foundation for both theoretical advancement and practical application in higher education knowledge management. It serves as a valuable resource for academic leaders, administrators, and researchers working to enhance knowledge management practices in higher education institutions.The findings underscore the importance of adopting a systemic, long-term approach to knowledge management implementation, recognizing that success requires careful attention to cultural, structural, and technological factors. This research contributes to both the theoretical understanding of knowledge management in academic settings and provides practical guidance for its implementation.

In today's business world, organizations face numerous challenges in maintaining and improving human resource performance. One of the critical issues is integrating sustainability principles into strategic human resource management. Given the rapid environmental, economic, and social changes, organizations need innovative and sustainable approaches to manage their human resources. Neglecting the aspects of sustainability can lead to reduced productivity, increased employee turnover, and diminished organizational performance. Therefore, examining the impact of organizational sustainability on strategic human resource management is essential for organizations to enhance productivity and efficiency while improving employee commitment and satisfaction. This research aims to provide practical and documented solutions for incorporating sustainability into human resource management strategies, enabling organizations to remain resilient in the face of emerging challenges and achieve better performance. The findings of this research indicate that attention to organizational sustainability and strategic human resource management can significantly improve organizational performance. Economic, social, and environmental sustainability, along with innovation and technology development, play key roles in enhancing human resource management. Organizations that have focused on these aspects and implemented appropriate policies to preserve and improve them have demonstrated better performance in strategic human resource management. Therefore, it is recommended that organizational leaders concentrate on these factors, foster a culture of innovation, optimize the use of new technologies, and enhance employee skills to achieve substantial improvements in strategic human resource management and overall organizational performance.

The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of transformational leadership and ethical leadership on the sustainable performance of government organizations with the mediating role of organizational culture. The research method was descriptive-survey with emphasis on structural equation modeling. The statistical population of the research consisted of managers and employees of government organizations of Asaluye city (305 people). To determine the sample size, Cochran's formula was used and 170 people were selected as a sample, which was selected using the probability sampling method and specifically the convenience sampling method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire. Data analysis was done with the help of SPSS 22 and LISREL 8 software. The findings of this research showed that the actions of transformational leadership and ethical leadership have a significant impact on the sustainable performance of government organizations with the mediating role of organizational culture. The results of this research showed that transformational leadership has a more significant effect than ethical leadership on the sustainable performance of government organizations with the mediating role of organizational culture.

The present study aimed to predict teachers' knowledge creation through the culture of learning organizations, which is descriptive in type and survey method. The statistical population of the study consisted of elementary school teachers in Tabriz District 4, who were selected using convenience sampling method with a sample size of 144 people. The data collection tool is standard questionnaires, and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was also used to determine the normality of qualitative data, and the linear regression coefficient was used to examine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variables. The research findings indicate that the culture of learning organizations has an impact on teachers' knowledge creation, and the culture of learning organizations (continuous learning opportunities, promotion of inquiry and exchange of ideas, encouragement of colleagues and group learning, establishment of systems for achieving and sharing learning, empowerment of individuals towards a collective vision, connection with the environment, and leaders and support for learning) has an impact on the knowledge creation of elementary school teachers in District 4 of Tabriz.

The aim of the current research is to identify and rank the antecedents affecting moral-emotional acting in education. This research was applicable in terms of its purpose, and was carried out with a quantitative approach with an exploratory design. The research method was descriptive-survey. The statistical population in the quantitative section included education managers of Golestan province; by stratified random sampling method, as many as 270 people. The research data collection tool included a researcher-made questionnaire, and data analysis was done through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis in SPSS21 and PLS software. The results showed that the antecedents affecting moral-emotional acting have 2 dimensions: "individual antecedents and organizational antecedents". Individual antecedents have 3 components: "knowledge and information, personality traits, and motivation", and organizational antecedents have 4 components: "organizational culture, ethical atmosphere of the organization, organizational structure, and leadership and management". Considering the factors affecting moral-emotional acting, we can observe the growth of positive organizational behaviors and the institutionalization of ethics in the organization. According to the obtained model, there is a relationship between the exogenous variables of antecedents affecting emotional acting and the endogenous variable of emotional acting, based on the factorial path coefficients of 0.680; also according to the t-value, the effect of antecedents affecting emotional acting has become significant; therefore, there is a positive and significant relationship between the antecedent variables affecting emotional acting and emotional acting. Thus, it can be concluded that; the effect of effective antecedents on emotional acting is positive and meaningful.

The main goal of this research is to provide a model for improving administrative health according to the organizational structure in the Islamic Azad University, Research Sciences Unit, Tehran. This research deals with determining the current state of administrative health in this university, identifying the most important aspects and components of administrative health promotion and evaluating the appropriateness of the administrative health promotion model.

This research is of mixed and applied type. The statistical population in the qualitative part included heads of faculties, professors and public administration specialists, and in the quantitative part it included faculty members and experts in various faculties of the Islamic Azad University of Tehran Research Sciences Branch. In the qualitative phase, dimensions and components of administrative health were identified through library studies and semi-structured interviews. Then, in the quantitative stage, a questionnaire was designed and implemented on 136 people from the statistical sample in order to validate the resulting model.

The results show that the most important factors affecting administrative health in Islamic Azad University, Tehran Research Sciences Unit, respectively, include scientific-research development (β=0.891), organizational culture development (β=0.865), transparency (β=0.771), accountability (β =0.766), ethical orientation (β=0.709), organizational compatibility (β=0.663) and creativity and innovation (β=0.519). Also, the findings show that there is a positive and significant relationship between organizational health and productivity, so that an increase in organizational health leads to an increase in productivity. In addition, a positive relationship was observed between organizational health and managers' creativity.

The results show that the most important factors affecting administrative health in Islamic Azad University, Tehran Research Sciences Unit, respectively, include scientific-research development (β=0.891), organizational culture development (β=0.865), transparency (β=0.771), accountability (β =0.766), ethical orientation (β=0.709), organizational compatibility (β=0.663) and creativity and innovation (β=0.519). Also, the findings show that there is a positive and significant relationship between organizational health and productivity, so that an increase in organizational health leads to an increase in productivity. In addition, a positive relationship was observed between organizational health and managers' creativity.

Human resource management is one of the main concerns of all senior managers of organizations, and for the effective management of human resources, various methods are used to improve the productivity of human resources, but one of the weaknesses of organizations in this field is the lack of an integrated and coherent model for Using these techniques and systems; Therefore, strategic human resource management can be used. Due to the realization of the strategic role of human resources in the growth and development of countries, new perspectives give more importance and value to the role of human resources and work methods. Meanwhile, the strategic management of human resources; As part of their changing roles; The productivity of the labor force follows the increase of creativity and innovation of the labor force, the creation and increase of the commitment of employees, the increase of more suitable services from the customers' point of view, and the increase of the role of the labor force in the formulation and implementation of organizational strategies. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the effective factors in the strategic management of human resources in the oil industry organization and prioritize them. In this study, document analysis method and AHP method with fuzzy approach were used to identify and prioritize effective factors, respectively. The results of document analysis showed that the main influencing factors include 5 main categories of organizational culture, succession planning, career development management, cost reduction and reward management. The results showed that the highest final weight belongs to the criterion of "career development management" and the lowest weight belongs to the criterion of "organizational culture

This study was conducted with the aim of designing an organizational conflict management model based on behavioral data analysis. For this purpose, using behavioral data analysis techniques and multi-criteria decision-making models (MCDM), the effective factors in the occurrence of organizational conflicts were investigated. The results of the study showed that various factors such as organizational culture, leadership styles, internal communications, and managerial decision-making have a significant impact on the occurrence and management of conflicts. Also, the analyses conducted showed that the use of behavioral analysis models can help identify behavioral patterns of managers and employees and facilitate more optimal decisions in managing organizational conflicts. This research helps organizations to manage conflicts in a more effective way by localizing existing models and ultimately achieve improved organizational performance. Also, the results of this research can help design optimal strategies for managing conflicts and preventing their negative effects in organizational environments.

This Fall 1403 issue of the journal presents six significant articles offering fresh and practical perspectives in strategic management and organizational leadership. The featured topics include the role of organizational culture in advancing strategic management of industrial projects, the effect of conformity on purchase intention and the mediating role of participatory and customer citizenship behavior in influencer marketing, organizational conflict management based on behavioral data analysis, the development of smart leadership in the digital era with a focus on artificial intelligence, the formulation of transformative organizational strategies emphasizing a culture of learning and innovation, and finally, the proposal of a comprehensive open innovation model in knowledge-based organizations. Alongside foundational theories, these studies provide practical, methodical solutions for managers, researchers, and policymakers seeking innovative approaches to optimize organizational processes and performance in today’s dynamic and complex world. It is hoped that this edition of the journal will help broaden the frontiers of knowledge and foster effective collaboration between researchers and business leaders.

This research has been carried out with the aim of designing a culture model of organizational responsibility avoidance in Iran's administrative system. The strategy of this research is qualitative and based on grounded theory. The statistical population of the research is executive managers and expert professors in the field of public administration and human resource management. In this research, targeted and snowball sampling was used to select the sample, which was achieved based on the saturation rule by conducting 19 interviews. Data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin (1990) coding method and MAXQDA 2020 software. According to the research findings, in this research there are a total of 79 concepts in the form of 17 sub-categories and 6 main categories, including lack of feedback, inappropriate targeting and lack of planning (causal conditions), work avoidance, job loafing and organizational apathy (phenomenon). central), monotony of work and occupation, cultural anomie and incorrect assessment of talent and individual performance (strategies/actions), insufficient attention to organizational socialization and inappropriate system of encouragement and punishment (intervening conditions), non-institutionalization of Islamic work culture and ethics, lack of support from the organization From the employees and the atmosphere of uncertainty and indecisiveness (background conditions) and the weakening of cooperation and organizational cohesion, the weakness in developing coordination and integration tools in the administrative system and the weakening of accountability and learning in the administrative system (consequences) have been obtained. Therefore, the findings of the present research can create a suitable insight in relation to the emergence of the phenomenon of the organizational culture of evasion of responsibility and provide the context to prevent it for the planners and policy makers of the administrative system.

The main goal of the current research is to institutionalize an organizational culture based on synergy. In this research, descriptive-quantitative research method was used. The statistical population of this research included all employees (Tourism Holding - Parsian Hotels Group), the sample size was 165, and the sampling method was random. The questionnaire tool was made by the researcher, and its validity was verified by face validity and reliability with Cronbach's alpha test and it was 0.88. Structural equation method with PLS Smart software was also used for data analysis. The findings showed that all the factors constituting the organizational culture institutionalization model based on synergy in the tourism holding of Parsian Hotels Group (team building, cohesion, structure, innovation, support, motivation, participation and performance) are significant at the 95% confidence level, and as a result, the overall fit of the model GOF was equal to 0.65, which shows the usefulness of the model. Based on this, it can be concluded that the proposed model of institutionalization of organizational culture and synergy in the tourism holding of Parsian Hotel Group can be considered by its management.