Organizational Factors Research Articles

Environmental analysis in UK modern methods of construction (MMC) housing: insights from early-stage architectural design process

PurposeModern Methods of Construction (MMC) have been promoted as a solution to address housing shortages and meet sustainability goals in the UK. However, the practical functioning of MMC, particularly in relation to early-stage environmental analyses, remains underexplored. This study aims to fill this gap by providing empirical insights into how architects engage in environmental analysis in early-stage MMC housing designs.Design/methodology/approachThis qualitative pilot study is based on a detailed case study of a UK architectural firm specializing in modular housing. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight architects with varying MMC experience. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data allowed for the exploration of key themes influencing early-stage environmental analysis, offering a narrative account of architects’ experiences in MMC practices.FindingsThe study reveals that environmental analysis in MMC is shaped by social, organisational and project-based factors. Three key themes emerged: uncertainty in environmental assumptions, dependencies on external consultants and the dominance of Passivhaus principles in design decisions. These factors challenge the integration of environmental considerations during the early design stages of MMC projects.Research limitations/implicationsAs this is a single case study, the findings might not be generalizable. Future research should expand on multiple firms and project settings to validate and broaden these findings.Originality/valueThis study provides an in-depth understanding of the challenges architects face when integrating environmental analysis into MMC. This reveals the relational and interdependent nature of environmental analysis in MMC projects, where decisions are shaped by multiple social, organisational and project-specific factors. By emphasizing these interdependencies, this study provides original insights into how environmental considerations can be integrated more effectively into the early design stages of MMC projects.

Mental Health Status Of Nursing Professionals Working In The Surgical Center

Background: In Brazil, nursing professionals, including Nurses, Nursing Technicians, and Nursing Assistants, represent the majority of healthcare workers. As of April 2024, there are over 2 million nursing professionals registered in the country. These workers face increasing stress levels, with mental disorders related to work activities now accounting for 30% of global mental health issues. Nursing professionals in surgical centers provide critical psychological support to patients, offering comfort, stress relief, and care throughout the surgical process. This proposal aims to conduct a literature review to assess the mental health of nurses working in surgical blocks. Materials and Methods: This research is a Systematic Literature Review focused on the mental health of nursing professionals in the surgical block, analyzing studies from the past five years. Searches were conducted in databases like LILACS, MEDLINE, and Scopus, using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Articles were selected based on relevance, and data from these studies were extracted and critically evaluated. Results: This study reviewed seven articles on mental health issues among nurses in surgical centers, identifying stressors like work overload, lack of resources, and emotional strain. Key factors include poor work environment, long shifts, and insufficient support. Findings emphasize the need for better staffing, improved management, and emotional support to reduce burnout. The research advocates for structural interventions to improve nurses' well-being and patient safety. Conclusion: Stress and mental illness among nurses in surgical centers are influenced by organizational factors and workload. The review highlights the urgent need for interventions to improve their mental health and hospital efficiency

Understanding and improving the quality of primary care for people in prison: a mixed-methods study.

People in prison are generally in poorer health than their peers in the community, often living with chronic illness and multimorbidity. Healthcare research in prisons has largely focused on specific problems, such as substance use; less attention has been paid to conditions routinely managed in primary care, such as diabetes or hypertension. It is important to understand how primary care in prisons is currently delivered in the United Kingdom and how it can be improved, in order to reduce health inequalities. To understand the quality of primary care in prison, including gaps and variations in care, in order to recommend how quality of prison health care can be improved. A mixed-methods study with six interlinked work packages. Predominantly the North of England. Between August 2019 and June 2022, we undertook the following work packages: (1) International scoping review of prison healthcare quality indicators. (2) Stakeholder consensus process to identify United Kingdom focused prison healthcare quality indicators. (3) Qualitative interview study with 21 people who had been in prison and 22 prison healthcare staff. (4) Quantitative analysis of anonymised, routinely collected data derived from prison healthcare records (~ 25,000 records across 13 prisons). (5) Stakeholder deliberation process to identify interventions to improve prison health care. (6a) Secondary analysis of the qualitative data set, focusing on mental health and (6b) analysis of the quantitative data set, focusing on health care of three mental health subgroups. Our scoping review found predominantly only papers from the United States of America and of variable rigour with the main finding being that performance measurement is very challenging in the prison healthcare setting. In collaboration with stakeholders, we prioritised, refined and applied a suite of 30 quality indicators across several healthcare domains. We found considerable scope for improvement in several indicators and wide variations in indicator achievement that could not be attributed to differences in prison population characteristics. Examples of indicators with scope for improvement included: diabetes care, medicines reconciliation and epilepsy review and control. Longer length of stay in prison was generally associated with higher achievement than shorter stays. Indicator achievement was generally low compared to that of community general practice. We found some encouraging trends and relatively good performance for a minority of indicators. Our qualitative interviews found that quality of health care is related to factors that exist at several levels but is heavily influenced by organisational factors, such as understaffing, leading to a reactive and sometimes crisis-led service. Our stakeholder deliberations suggested opportunities for improvement, ideally drawing on data to assess and drive improvement. Our mental health work package found that coded mental illness had mixed associations with indicator achievement, while the interviews revealed that mental distress is viewed by many as an inevitable facet of imprisonment. Our analyses of indicator achievement were limited by the quality and coverage of available data. Most study findings are localised to England so international applicability may differ. Marked variations in the quality of primary care in prisons are likely to be attributable to the local organisation and conditions of care delivery. Routinely collected data may offer a credible driver for change. This study is registered at researchregistry.com (Ref: 5098). This award was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health and Social Care Delivery Research programme (NIHR award ref: 17/05/26) and is published in full in Health and Social Care Delivery Research; Vol. 12, No. 46. See the NIHR Funding and Awards website for further award information.

Organizational silence and hidden threats to patients' dignity with schizophrenia: A qualitative study.

Maintaining patients' dignity is a key ethical requirement in healthcare and is emphasized in nursing standards. This issue is particularly significant for patients with schizophrenia because they face unique challenges such as physical and psychological difficulties, dependence on others, and social isolation, making them more vulnerable. Organizational factors can either threaten or preserve their dignity. However, there is little knowledge in this domain within the sociocultural context of Iran. This study aimed to explore the role of the healthcare organization in the dignity of patients with schizophrenia, based on the opinions of patients, healthcare personnel, and family caregivers. This qualitative study was conducted with 26 participants (16 patients, 4 family caregivers, 2 nurses, 3 psychologists, and 1 service worker) who were selected using a purposeful sampling method. The data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth face-to-face interviews until data saturation was reached. The data were analyzed via Graneheim and Lundman's method. The study protocol was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Urmia University of Medical Sciences (IR.UMSU.REC.1401.099). Based on data analysis, participants reported the three following challenges as organizational hidden threats to patients' dignity: "Lack of facilities," "premature management," and "ineffective communication." The study findings indicated that the healthcare organization does not support the dignity of patients. Management inefficiency and lack of facilities are evident in psychiatric hospitals, and healthcare centers are not monitored based on standard criteria. Limited interactions between healthcare personnel and patients were identified as the main reasons for the neglect of patients with schizophrenia and the violation of their dignity. The results of this study can help healthcare policymakers in designing and implementing effective programs to preserve the dignity of patients with schizophrenia.

Antecedents and Outcomes of Big Data Adoption in Supply Chain: A Meta-Analytic Investigation

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the big data–performance relationship based on the existing empirical evidence. Using a meta-analysis approach, big data adoption (BDA) related 446 effect sizes reported in 133 prior empirical studies were gathered from 118848 informants in more than 30 countries. Results confirm ten significant antecedents and eight outcomes of BDA based on identified literature. We further estimate the heterogeneity based on subgroup analysis by considering two types of moderators as (a) economic regions (developed vs developing), and (b) type of industry. We find that organizations in developed countries adopt big data largely due to environmental and organizational factors. Further, developed countries can harness the potential of big data for better performance (e.g., supply chain integration, collaboration, customer relationship management, and innovation). This study provides multifaceted insights for practitioners and academia alike regarding the use of big data.

Scaling up integrated care: Can community hospitals be an answer? A multiple-case study from the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy

Integrated care is considered to be essential in improving care for people with chronic conditions who need continuous care. In 2022, the Italian Government asked all regions to build or renovate a massive number of community care facilities, employing European Next Generation funds, to be spent by 2026. Under the theoretical lens of the Structural Contingency Theory, the paper aims at aims at describing the contextual and organizational factors underlying the interconnection between integrated care and community hospitals. The study employs a multiple-case study design, relying both on quantitative and qualitative data, conducted in a 6 months-period. It investigated seven community hospitals belonging to a single Local Health Authority in Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. The choice of the empirical context was driven by Emilia-Romagna's long- and well-established tradition of community-based care. Overall, our analysis shows that community hospitals offers opportunities of integrated care, including better integration between care sectors, between primary care and specialist staff, between healthcare structures and their local community. The study confirms the value of the Structural Contingency Theory and its key message: implementation is not a mechanical step of the policy cycle and requires important adjustments to the planning phase according to environment and organizational factors.

Acceptability, barriers and facilitators of using dried blood spots-point-of-care testing for sickle cell disease in Africa: an implementation science protocol for a multinational qualitative study

BackgroundSickle cell disease (SCD) is a prevalent inherited blood disorder. Globally, approximately 515 000 babies are born with SCD annually, with 75% of these births occurring in Africa. Integrating newborn...

Towards Safer Spaces: An Empirical Investigation of Trainee Psychological Safety Within Academic Medical Centers.

Psychological safety is critical for fostering well-being. Integral to the mission of academic institutions, trainees are among the most vulnerable to negative workplace experiences, calling for a need to understand factors that contribute to psychological safety in this population. Our objective is to empirically explore trainee psychological safety to inform best practices for training environments. A survey was used to capture organizational, interpersonal, and individual factors, as well as demographic information in graduate, postdoctoral, medical, resident, and fellow trainees. Descriptive statistics, multivariate ordinal logistic regression, and dominance analyses were used to understand psychological safety and the predictors that explained the majority of the variance in its statistical model. Gender minorities and those who suppressed their race information were less likely to feel psychologically safe. Psychological safety was predominately explained by senses of belonging, recognition, and respect. Notably, trust and confidence in supervisor emerged as a pivotal factor influencing belonging and respect, whereas organizational support played a crucial role in fostering recognition and belonging. Intriguingly, clarity in role expectations and autonomy were positively correlated with recognition. Our findings highlight the interplay between organizational, interpersonal, and individual dynamics shaping psychological safety. Importantly, those who suppress their race as well as female or gender minorities are disproportionally prone to feeling unsafe. We further elucidate role clarity and autonomy as important factors in achieving a sense of recognition. We suggest programs prioritize development beyond technical competencies, recognizing trainees as key stakeholders in the cultivation of positive culture within academic environments.

Analyzing SD-WAN Deployment Challenges in the Retail Sector

This article presents a comprehensive case study analysis of a significant SD-WAN deployment failure within a large retail chain, offering critical insights into the challenges and complexities associated with network modernization in the retail sector. Through an in-depth examination of the implementation process, we identify key factors contributing to the failure, including inadequate pre-deployment assessment, poor vendor selection, overlooked security requirements, and difficulties integrating with legacy systems. The article employs a rigorous methodology, combining semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and on-site observations to provide a nuanced understanding of the technical, organizational, and human factors at play. By analyzing the consequences of the failed deployment, including increased operational costs, customer dissatisfaction, and reputational damage, we derive valuable lessons and best practices for future SD-WAN implementations. The article concludes with a discussion of risk mitigation strategies, the importance of tailored solutions, and long-term considerations for SD-WAN success in retail environments. This article contributes to the growing body of knowledge on SD-WAN adoption, offering practical guidance for retailers and IT professionals navigating the complexities of network transformation in an increasingly digital retail landscape.

The Scientific And Technological Research Capacity Of The Vietnamese Trade Union And Some Issues Raised

In the context of globalization and the rapid development of science and technology (S&T), enhancing S&T research capacity has become a crucial factor for organizations, including the Vietnamese Trade Union. The role of the Trade Union is not only limited to protecting workers' rights but also requires active participation in research and application of S&T to help improve working conditions, increase production efficiency, and enhance the lives of workers. However, the S&T research capacity of Trade Union organizations in Vietnam still faces many limitations and has yet to meet the development needs and demands of practical situations. This article assesses the current state of S&T research capacity of the Vietnamese Trade Union, identifies existing issues, and proposes solutions to improve research quality, contributing to promoting activities to protect workers' rights in the new context

Organizational Factors Driving the Realization of Digital Health Transformation Benefits from Health Service Managers: A Qualitative Study.

Healthcare is experiencing a global period of profound transformation, and digital health shows the promise of dispensing innovative and contemporary service models. However, changes are required to improve the capabilities of health managers in driving successful digital transformation. This paper aims to explore the organizational barriers that health service managers have encountered when realizing the benefits of a digitally transforming environment. This is part of a larger research study exploring digital competencies for health service managers, with the findings from focus group discussions providing a baseline from which to address the organizational improvements and changes in system capabilities required to assist in realizing the benefits of digital health transformation. The study is qualitative in nature. It employs focus group discussions to gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences and views of health service managers and identify the benefits and barriers that managers have experienced in introducing digital health in their workplace. Barriers encountered in realizing digital health benefits in the workplace were evidenced across five major themes: (1) change resistance and usage, (2) trust and uniformity, (3) resourcing and procurement, (4) digital literacy, and (5) siloed systems. Findings from this study demonstrate that in driving the realization of digital health transformation benefits, health service managers need organizational and system-wide efforts to support managing in the digital health context. The key identified barriers experienced by health service managers include facing human and technical challenges with system adoption and the governance of data-driven decision-making in the digital context. The importance of digital transformation in healthcare is evident and will increasingly become a necessity for organizational survival and success. This study adds important insights into the organizational barriers that health service managers have encountered when realizing the benefits resulting from digital transformation. Addressing these barriers requires macro-, meso- and micro-level system investments. These benefits are enhanced by enabling factors critical for digital health adoption that have been described in key categories involving health system related: (1) policy and system, (2) organizational structure and processes, and human resource management, and (3) people factors. The importance of ensuring the organizational factors driving the realization of benefits in a digitally transforming environment is also addressed and capitalized upon for health service managers.

Police Leadership Education: Digital Didactics, Perceived Learning and Perceived Increased Competence as Police Leaders

Police leadership is an essential part of policing, as is the education of police leaders. Our study responds to the call for research on how to transform police leadership education into practice. In this longitudinal mixed-methods single case study we investigate two research questions: 1) How do the digital didactics of the digital police leadership course contribute to students’ perceived learning? 2) How are the knowledge and skills acquired in the digital police leadership course perceived to be applied 1.5 years after course completion? We collected data from students enrolled in a 12-week course. This course offered 24 students a two-day on-site course introduction, while the rest of the course was taught online. Data was collected through five surveys and follow-up interviews with six participants. The results show that police leaders perceived increased competence in being a police leader, report enhanced ability to bridge theory and practice, and improved their digital skills. They also reported increased confidence in the leadership role and increased sharing of competence after study completion. The findings suggest that digital didactics may achieve embedded police education as it can provide an interplay of individual and organizational factors.

The Influence of Organizational Climate on The Quality of Work of Employees At State 1 Batudaa Vocational High School Gorontalo District

Abstract This research aims to determine the magnitude of the influence of organizational climate on the quality of employee work at State Vocational School (SMK) 1 Batudaa, Gorontalo Regency. In the educational context, organizational climate is an important factor that can influence employee performance and productivity. Using a quantitative approach and survey methods, this research involved 37 people as a sample represented from various backgrounds at the institution. The use of simple regression analysis as a data analysis method allows researchers to determine the extent to which the relationship between organizational climate variables and employee work quality can be measured statistically. The results of the research show that organizational climate influences the quality of work of employees at State Vocational School (SMK) 1 Batudaa, Gorontalo Regency, with a coefficient value of 0.713 or 71.3%. This figure shows that more than two-thirds of employee work quality can be explained by organizational climate factors, which include aspects such as communication, managerial support, and work culture. These results indicate that organizational climate makes a significant contribution to the quality of work of teachers and education personnel, which in turn has an impact on the effectiveness of learning in schools. Thus, it is important for school management to create and maintain a positive organizational climate so that employees can work optimally and achieve the expected educational goals. This research also opens up opportunities for further research regarding interventions that can be carried out to improve the organizational climate, so that the quality of employee work can continue to be improved in order to create a better learning environment.

Unraveling the Hidden Costs: How Cable Theft and Vandalism Fuel Soaring Energy Tariffs in Emerging Economies

Escalating utility costs and challenging financial circumstances make it increasingly difficult for consumers to afford essential services. This financial strain also spills over into the workplace, where employees resort to pilfering company assets, resulting in significant annual losses for these utility firms. Our study aims to identify the organizational factors and individual personality traits that motivate employees to engage in cable theft and vandalism, subsequently driving up tariffs. Utilizing the frameworks of the Reasoned Action Theory (TRA) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), we seek to elucidate the underlying motivations for such theft and destruction of property. Factors such as an unsatisfactory work environment, perceived unfair treatment by management, subpar wages, and easy opportunities for theft are identified as key motivators. To effectively mitigate these issues, targeted policy measures and strategies need to be implemented to influence employee attitudes and perceptions, thereby reducing incidents of theft and vandalism.

Corrigendum: The effect of organisational factors on adopting big data analytics in supply chain operation among companies in Saudi Arabia: The moderating role of resistance to change

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ВЗАИМОСВЯЗЬ СОЦИАЛЬНО-ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ И ОРГАНИЗАЦИОННЫХ АСПЕКТОВ КОРПОРАТИВНОЙ КУЛЬТУРЫ ПРОИЗВОДСТВЕННОЙ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧЕСКОЙ КОМПАНИИ

In the context of the risks of business process transformation and digitalization of production, an important aspect is the search and implementation of new approaches to the company's human resource management system. The purpose of this study is to describe the results of a study of the relationship between the socio-psychological and organizational aspects of the corporate culture of a pharmaceutical manufacturing company and their management capabilities. The main research methods used are: system analysis, survey-questionnaire, rating-scaling and expert assessments. Factors such as the socio-psychological climate in the team and the development of sports activities in a pharmaceutical company are considered. It is shown that these aspects play an important role in strengthening corporate culture and increasing employee motivation. Taking into account socio-psychological and organizational factors in activities contributes to achieving the common goals of the employee and the employer, maintaining values that affect the level of the company's reputation. Conclusions are drawn about the need to take into account the interrelationship of socio-psychological and organizational aspects necessary for effective management of the corporate culture of a particular pharmaceutical company.

Nurses' perception of threats to human dignity in caring for patients with COVID-19: A qualitative study

PurposeIdentifying threats to patients' dignity is crucial for maintaining and promoting their dignity. Preserving patient dignity should be regarded as both a patient’s right and a moral obligation. This study was conducted to evaluate nurses' understanding of threats to human dignity in the care of patients with COVID-19. MethodsThis qualitative study was conducted using conventional content analysis in various clinical departments in Iran. Clinical nurses from different departments were selected through purposeful sampling. Data were collected via in-depth semi-structured interviews with 15 clinical nurses over two months in 2021 and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. ResultsDuring data analysis, two main categories and ten subcategories were identified: 1) Unethical behaviors (lack of respect for patient privacy, lack of patient involvement in decision-making procedures, ignoring the patient as an individual, aggressive behaviors, stigmatization, and failure to provide palliative and end-of-life care to patients and their families); 2) Organizational factors (inadequate financial support, lack of patient-care facilities, strict restrictions, and employing less experienced nurses in COVID wards). ConclusionThe present study showed that most participants expressed concerns about violations of patients' dignity and identified many threats to it. Based on the findings, it is suggested that other factors threatening patients' dignity be identified, the threats eliminated, and healthy treatment environments created to promote patients' dignity.

Stress in novice nurses in new work environments: a systematic review.

Inexperienced nursing care can compromise the quality of care and the well-being of patients. The aim of this study was to assess the main sources of stress encountered by nurses and novice nurses in a setting not previously experienced. A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA format in Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL electronic databases in March 2024. A total of 395 studies were identified, of which 16 met the inclusion criteria. Selection was made on the basis of topic relevance and methodological quality, assessed using the critical tools of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). A total of 16 studies were included in this review. Of the 16 selected, 10 were cross-sectional studies, 3 were cohort studies, 2 were qualitative, and 1 was a systematic review. The studies revealed that the main stressors for novice nurses included time management, workload, and interpersonal relationships. The results underline that organizational factors, such as lack of support and high work demands, play a key role in generating stress. Identifying and addressing the key challenges faced by novice nurses, such as workload, adjustment to the environment, professional expectations, and interpersonal relationships, is crucial to sustain their professional engagement and ensure the quality of health care. This understanding is essential for creating efficient policies and practices that enhance the occupational well-being and stability of nurses in the workforce. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024520651, CRD42024520651.

Analysis of the internal environment when creating an innovative university

Subject. The article discusses the creation of innovative universities. Objectives. The purpose is to analyze the internal environment in the formation of an innovative university and to investigate the factors of resistance to organizational changes. Methods. The survey was attended by scientific and pedagogical staff of two innovative universities: 170 people from the Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship of the National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod and 50 people. from the economics faculties of the Nizhny Novgorod Branch of the Higher School of Economics. Results. We analyzed internal environment and studied organizational changes aimed at creating new social mechanisms and channels of interaction with the State, industry and society. Furthermore, we considered the factor of resistance to organizational changes and the possibility of its reduction. The paper presents the results of diagnostics of the resistance force in two universities. Conclusions. The leading organizational factor (prerequisite) for the emergence of resistance is an imperfect system of organizational communications. The priority task of university management is to create an operational and objective system for informing employees about the goals, methods and results of changes. The most significant psychological reasons for the emergence of resistance are the fear of negative consequences of changes and misalignment of changes with traditional academic values.

Understanding Workaholism: Causes, Effects and Solutions

Workaholism, often referred to as the compulsion to work excessively and uncontrollably, has garnered significant attention in organizational psychology. This paper aims to explore the multifaceted nature of workaholism, examining its causes, consequences, and potential interventions. Through a review of existing literature, this paper elucidates the psychological, social, and organizational factors contributing to workaholism and discusses its impact on individuals and organizations. Finally, strategies for managing and mitigating workaholism are proposed