Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic Of Iran
مجله پزشکی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
Med J Islam Repub Iran
Medical Sciences
http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir
2
journal2
1016-1430
2251-6840
8
10.18869/mjiri
14
8888
13
en
jalali
1397
11
1
gregorian
2019
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33
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online
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The organizational culture of Iran University of Medical Sciences from the viewpoint of faculty members
Health Management and Economics
Health Management and Economics
Original Research
Original Research
<strong>Background: </strong>It has been widely acknowledged that change and constant modification is the key to survive for any organization among their rivals. Since success in implementing changes in the organization strongly depends on the organizational culture, this study aims to assess the organizational culture in Iran University of Medical Sciences. The results of this study can be beneficial in initiating a movement towards the third – and fourth generation of universities.<br>
<strong>Methods:</strong> This study is descriptive-correlational. The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) was employed to collect data. A questionnaire was sent to the faculty members via email, and the responses were collected and analyzed.<br>
<strong>Results:</strong> Out of the 982 faculty members, 189 participated (20.7%) in this study. Analysis showed that the organizational culture of the university is congruent and harmonious and in the current state, it is primarily hierarchical (31%) and market-oriented (28%) with emphasis on stability and control in the organization. Whereas, faculty members tend to move the organizational culture of the university towards adhocracy (30%) and clan culture (29%).<br>
<strong>Conclusion: </strong>University administrators must strengthen the culture of innovation and creativity based on the needs of the market. This only can be achieved by supporting teamwork in their move towards desired change.
Culture, Organization, University, Faculty, Organizational culture, Third- and fourth generation universities, Hierarchical, Clan, Market-Oriented, Result-oriented
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http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-4416-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Seyed Kazem
Malakouti
malakouti.k@iums.ac.ir
200319475328460062738
200319475328460062738
Yes
Mental health research center, Faculty of behavioral sciences and mental health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Fariba
Karimzadeh
karimzade.f@iums.ac.ir
200319475328460062739
200319475328460062739
No
Cellular and molecular research center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Sara
Minaeian
minaeian.s@iums.ac.ir
200319475328460062740
200319475328460062740
No
Antimicrobial resistance research center, Institute of immunology and infectious diseases, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Azar
Islami
eslami.a@iums.ac.ir
200319475328460062741
200319475328460062741
No
Central Library, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Mahdi
Rezaei
rezaei.m@iums.ac.ir
200319475328460062742
200319475328460062742
No
Emergency medicine management research center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Roshanak
Ghods
ghods.r@iums.ac.ir
200319475328460062743
200319475328460062743
No
Research Institute for Islamic and complementary medicine, School of Persian medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran