Title: Developing an organisational health model in the public sector: a mixed-methods approach

Authors: Masoumeh Resallati; Sajjad Balali Shahvari; Seyed Aligholi Rowshan

Addresses: Department of Management, Faculty of Management and Accounting, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, P.O. Box 987-98155, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran ' Department of Management, Faculty of Management and Accounting, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, P.O. Box 987-98155, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran ' Department of Management, Faculty of Management and Accounting, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, P.O. Box 987-98155, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran

Abstract: This study aims to develop a model for organisational health in the public sector organisations using a mixed-methods (meta-synthesis, SEM and ANP approach). We reviewed more than 1,248 papers from relevant journals and conference proceedings. Dimensions and relevant codes were extracted using content analysis. In order to validate the model, the first questionnaire was designed and distributed among the statistical population. Structural equations and confirmatory factor analysis with Smart PLS software were used to analyse the data. According to the findings of this research, the extracted indicators were classified into two categories: intra-organisational (behavioural and structural) and extra-organisational (social, cultural, economic, and political). The second questionnaire was designed by analytic network process (ANP) to prioritise dimensions and components of organisational health development and given to experts the results showed that among the identified indicators, 'the payment system reform' is the most important indicator for developing organisational health.

Keywords: organisational health; behavioural health; structural health; public sector organisations; extra-organisational health.

DOI: 10.1504/MEJM.2024.137026

Middle East Journal of Management, 2024 Vol.11 No.2, pp.171 - 199

Received: 25 Aug 2022
Accepted: 21 Nov 2022
Published online: 01 Mar 2024 *

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