Title of article :
The organizational culture of Iran University of Medical Sciences from the viewpoint of faculty members
Author/Authors :
Malakouti , Kazem Mental health research center - Faculty of behavioral sciences and mental health - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Karimzadeh , Fariba Cellular and molecular research center - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Minaeian , Sara Antimicrobial resistance research center - Institute of immunology and infectious diseases - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Islami , Azar Central Library - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Rezaei , Mahdi Emergency medicine management research center - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Ghods , Roshanak School of Persian medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
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.
Methods: 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.
Results: 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%).
Conclusion: 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.
Keywords :
Third- and fourth generation universities , Hierarchical Clan , Market-Oriented , Result-oriented , Organizational culture , University Faculty , Culture Organization
Journal title :
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran