To Present Organizational Dissent Model in The University

Ghasemi Esfahlan, Leila; Nassanpoor, Akbar; JAFARINIA, SAEED; Abdollahi, Bijan

doi:10.30473/ipom.2024.68955.4882

Document Type : Exploratory

Authors

¹ h.D, Candidate, Department of Organizational Behavior Management, Kharazmi University, Instructor, Department of public Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

² Associate, Professor, Department of HRM, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.

³ Professor, Department of Education Management, , Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.30473/ipom.2024.68955.4882

Abstract

Today, dissent occurs easily in modern organizations, as a result, organizations where there is dissent are healthier. The purpose of this research is to present a model for managing organizational dissent in public universities of East Azerbaijan province. The present research method is qualitative and based on the basic theory of Corbin and Strauss. The data collection tool is a semi-structured interview. The statistical population of the present study included 17 university professors and journalists who were selected by purposeful snowball sampling. Based on the findings of the present research, the central phenomenon in two main constructive dimensions with codes such as: disagreement, questioning policies or organizational practices in a principled way, spirit of helping, correction and rationality of the opinions presented. and...; In the non-constructive dimension with codes like: disagreement, questioning policies or organizational practices in an irrational way, providing negative and biased feedback, etc. Causal conditions affecting organizational dissent are divided into three categories: individual, managerial, and organizational-communicative factors. The identified intervening factors are divided into two general categories: intra-organizational attitudinal pressures, extra-organizational pressures. Identified background factors are: psychological and knowledge conditions, demographic background, religious background, communication/organizational conditions, managers' behavioral and attitudinal patterns, and the prevailing organizational culture and atmosphere. The consequences identified in this research are: individual and group, organizational and extra-organizational consequences.

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To Present Organizational Dissent Model in The University

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Volume 12, Vol 1. (Series 45) - Serial Number 45
January 2024
Pages 73-88

To Present Organizational Dissent Model in The University

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Volume 12, Vol 1. (Series 45) - Serial Number 45January 2024Pages 73-88

Volume 12, Vol 1. (Series 45) - Serial Number 45
January 2024
Pages 73-88