Presenting a Model of Managerial Assertiveness in Public Organizations Based on Comparative Studies with Islamic Texts

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of management,Sa.C.,Islamic Azad University,Sanandaj,Iran

Abstract

Context and Purpose: Managerial assertiveness, as a key characteristic of effective leadership in public organizations, plays a significant role in addressing bureaucratic challenges, political pressures, and inefficiencies. This study aimed to design a comprehensive model for managerial assertiveness in public organizations of Kurdistan Province, Iran, and to examine its alignment with Islamic ethical principles. The research sought to identify the dimensions, prerequisites, and outcomes of managerial assertiveness, integrating it with Islamic texts to provide a localized and ethically grounded framework.
Methodology: The study employed a qualitative approach based on the grounded theory method proposed by Strauss and Corbin (1998). Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 24 senior and middle managers and experts from public organizations in Kurdistan Province. Data analysis was conducted in three stages: open, axial, and selective coding. Key concepts were compared with Islamic texts, particularly Quranic verses and hadiths. The validity and reliability of the study were ensured through triangulation and participant review.
Findings: The managerial assertiveness model comprised dimensions (decision-making transparency, psychological resilience, ethical commitment), causal conditions (individual and environmental factors), contextual factors (organizational culture, transparency), intervening conditions (political and organizational barriers), strategies (self-regulation, cultural development), and outcomes (organizational success, employee empowerment, ethical institutionalization). The model was found to be consistent with Islamic principles such as justice, patience, and wisdom.
Conclusion: This study filled theoretical and practical gaps in the management literature by presenting an empirical and localized model. The integration of Islamic texts aligned the model with Iran’s cultural values, providing a framework for strengthening effective and ethical leadership in public organizations. Recommendations include designing training programs, implementing structural reforms, and conducting mixed-method studies to validate the model.

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