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Dr Ali Reza Ghaleei, Dr Behnaz Mohajeran, Ali Abbass Miraghaie,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (5-2018)
Abstract
Background: This study aimed at investigating the structural relationship between intellectual capital, psychological empowerment, and organizational learning with staff performance of Tehran University of Medical Sciences in the form of a causal model.
Materials and Methods: The research method was correlational type. Data gathering was performed using four major scales including Benitez intellectual capital, Spreitzer Psychological empowerment, Neefe organizational learning, and Hersey & Goldsmith performance. A sample 450 of persons was selected using stratified method to test hypothesis and fitness of the proposed model. Data analysis performed using SPSS version 24 and Smart PLS software.
Results: Data analysis indicated that measurement model, structural model and total model were fit. Intellectual capital, psychological empowerment, organizational learning had impact directly on performance 0.22, 0.30 and 0.45, respectively and the intellectual capital and psychological empowerment have indirectly impact on performance 0.27 and 0.26 respectively.
Conclusion: Intellectual capital, psychological empowerment, and organizational learning have impact on performance directly. Also, Intellectual capital and psychological empowerment have impact on performance indirectly. Regarding to study finding, tailored programs and processes to promote Intellectual capital, psychological empowerment, and organizational learning status recommended.
Mahsa Mahmoodi, Seyyed Jafar Zonoozi, Seyyed Abolfazl Abolfazli,
Volume 19, Issue 4 (12-2020)
Abstract
Background and Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the physicians' decisions in prescribing medicine and in using national and foreign brands of medicine with the help of decision-making styles of Sprolls and Kendall models among physicians in Urmia. Given the prevalence of COVID-19 disease worldwide, physicians' decisions and preferences in prescribing medication are considered vital.
Methods: The present study is an applied survey. The study population included 400 general practitioners, specialists and subspecialists in Urmia. The normality of data was measured using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Cronbach's alpha was also used for reliability of the questionnaire. Regression analysis was used to measure the strength or degree of linear relationship between two independent variables. SPSS software was also used for data analysis.
Results: The results showed that out of six influential factors, five factors (quality, brand, newness, price, and loyalty) were identified among physicians. In addition to identified factors, a new factor namely "time and energy saving" was also a determining factor.
Conclusion: Considering the 7 factors influencing physicians 'decision-making, the results showed that physicians pay a great amount of attention to prescribing quality medicine in their preferences. On the other hand, the brand has a special place in physicians' decisions; therefore, drug companies and manufacturers should also care about branding their products.
