Organizational Behaviour Studies Quarterly

Organizational Behaviour Studies Quarterly

Presenting a Model of the Decency Quotient of Leaders in the Economic and Financial Affairs Organization of Golestan Province with a Data-based Approach

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
roohalla solbi
roohalla samiee
seyed mohammadreza hosseini
Department of Management, AK.C, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katul, Iran
10.22034/obs.2026.2060760.3555
Abstract
The aim of the present study is to present a model of the Decency Quotient of leaders in the Economic Affairs and Finance Organization of Golestan Province. The present study is of a qualitative-exploratory type with a data-based approach in terms of purpose, application, and method. Twenty academic and executive experts formed the statistical population of the study. The research data were collected through in-depth interviews, and theoretical saturation was achieved in the 16th interview. The data obtained from them were analyzed in three stages of open, axial, and selective coding, and 160 initial codes were extracted and 14 categories and 128 concepts were counted. Thus, in the considered model, ethical principles, managerial characteristics, and personality traits were identified as causal factors, and the factors of decisiveness and frankness, caution and foresight, tact and wisdom were identified as background factors, and external and internal stimuli were identified as intervention factors. Also, ethics, motivation and dynamism, and organizational improvement were identified as actions and strategies, and stakeholder satisfaction, employer brand, and competitive advantage were identified as outcomes of the Decency Quotient of leaders in the Economic Affairs and Finance Organization of Golestan Province. Ultimately, by adhering to ethical principles, developing positive personality traits, and implementing targeted strategies, the leadership honor factor can be enhanced and an ethical, efficient, and successful organization can be created, which requires commitment and continuous effort from all leaders and employees of the organization.
Keywords
Decency Quotient
Leaders
Foundation Data.
Subjects
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