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Background and Aim: In strategic planning, there are several procedures to perform internal assessment or strength and weakness of organizations. Among other methods created for this purpose, Wiseboard model is the one in which the following six internal dimensions are considered: Organizational Structure, Leadership, Coordination, Reward System and Communication. This study measures three of these variables in hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS).

Materials and Methods: This survey is a descriptive, analytical and cross-sectional study conducted during 2010 and 2011. The research population comprised all those working at TUMS hospitals from which a random sample of about 580 people was selected. The questionnaire's reliability was estimated to be 91% and the data were analyzed by the SPSS software.

Results: Of the subjects, 75.4% were below diploma level, 13% above diploma, 7.8% higher diploma, 66.4 bachelor holders, 2.6% master holders, and 5.4% had a doctoral degree or higher. Some 72.6% of the subjects were in Clinical and 19.8% in Nonclinical fields. The mean values of Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, and Leadership came out to be 24.47, 20.37, and 22.06, respectively.

Conclusion: Based on the findings of this research study, TUMS hospitals have weaknesses in some aspects and they need improvement in some areas in the following order: Organizational Structure, Leadership, and Goal Setting.

Background and Aim: Job Burnout syndrome consists of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. The health system personnel to deal with stress because of physical, mental, and emotional intensity are at risk of burnout.
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between burnout and general health of the financial staff hospitals of Tehran. 
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the sample size consisted of 150 financial administrative personnel employed by university hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences which were selected by random sampling.
The instrument was included demographic information, general health questionnaire and the Maslach Burnout questionnaire, which was already confirmed for its validity and reliability.
Results: The results showed a significant correlation (p<0.001) between burnout and general health therefore public health was reduced with increased burnout.
There was also a significant relationship (p<0.05) between burnout and satisfaction with work and partners. But there was no significant relationship between age, gender, work experience, marital status and income.
Conclusion: Regarding the significant relationship between burnout and public health in this study, the use of improved working conditions and the promotion of mental health personnel is recommended.