Minoo Afshani, Dr Hojat Vahdati, Dr Mohammad Hakak, Dr Sayed Najomdin Moosavi ,
Volume 17, Issue 3 (11-2018)
Abstract
Background: Whistleblowing as a control tool should be encouraged in organizations to deter organizational illegal and immoral wrongdoings that finally are harmful to the society. Personality traits of people are influential factors on their intention to disclose the wrongdoings. This study aimed to assess the relationship between four personality traits (internal locus of control, ethical identity, extroversion and responsibility) and employees' intention to whistleblowing among the employees of central department of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study is a descriptive-analytic one. This research conducted on 251 employees of the central department of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. A researcher-made questionnaire based on previous literature used to collect the data. Analysis of the data processed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) with Smart PLS software.
Results: Since, the amount of standardized coefficients between independent variables (locus of control, ethical identity, extroversion and responsibility) and whistleblowing intention were statistically significant (P<0.005), all of these independent variables have positive and significant influence on the employees' whistleblowing intention.
Conclusion: Given that individuals with internal locus of control, ethical identity, responsibility and extroversion characteristics cannot be able to ignore the organizational wrongdoings, it is better organizations use employees with these characteristics at more sensitive or critical places, where the possibility of organizational wrongdoing is high, in order to prevent potential harm to the organization and society as a result of wrongdoings.
Dr Hosein Dargahi, Sajjad Alahdadi, Abbas Salarvand,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (10-2019)
Abstract
Background: Human resources form the basis of health care systems and nurses are a large part of this community; therefore, paying attention to factors affecting the performance of nurses is necessary. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between mental health dimensions with organizational commitment and work ethics among nurses working in general hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The mental health status among nurses was also investigated.
Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive-correlation study and the study population included nurses from general hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. 242 nurses were selected from Vali-Asr, Imam-Khomeini, Baharlu, Sina, and Amir-Alam hospitals using stratified sampling and responded to self-monitoring questionnaires including GHQ-28, Allen & Meyer's organizational commitment (OCQ), and work ethics (Petty, 1995). Data were analyzed using SPSS-23 software as well as Pearson correlation coefficient, ANOVA, one sample t-test, and independent t-test.
Results: Dimensions of social impairment(r=-0/19, p<0/01) and depression(r=-0/33, p<0/01) correlated with work ethics. Dimension of hypochondriasis correlated with nurses organizational commitment (r=-0/15, p<0/05). The mean of dimensions of hypochondriasis (7.45±0.28), anxiety and insomnia (6.97±0.27) and social impairment (6.33±0.19) among female nurses was higher than the average.
Conclusion: The dimensions of mental health of nurses are related to their organizational commitment and work ethics. Also, the mental health status among nurses is undesirable. Therefore, it is essential to address the issues of nurses at high levels, such as the Ministry of Health and the Nursing Organization, and low levels such as hospitals nursing management.
