A Model for Assessment of Organizational Culture Based on a Mixed Approach (Case Study: Kurdistan Provincial government)

Abstract

The study aim is suggesting an appropriate model for identification and measurement of organizational culture in Kurdistan Provincial government. The research method is a combination of an exploratory sequential design which is at the first level qualitative and then at the second level goes quantitative. The final model at the first level was comprised of 5 dimensions, 14 components and 54 indicators. For modeling, the semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts in the organization where using Fuzzy Delphi Technique the qualitative validation performed. In gathering the data a researcher-made questionnaire at the second level (quantitative) was applied. For quantitative model validation, the first and second order Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling were used. The results indicate that all organizational culture model coefficients in Kurdistan state-government office were significant and acceptable with a confidence level more than 99%.