Presentation of organizational culture model of elementary schools of alborz province

Abstract

Background: Organizational culture plays a role in human behavior and is one of the most important concepts in behavioral sciences. But so far it has not been fully evaluated. Aims: To present a model of organizational culture of primary schools in Alborz province. Method: The research was a qualitative one. The statistical population consisted of education experts and professors of Alborz province. Thirty people were selected by purposeful sampling method. Research tools include: reviewing national and international documents related to the subject and semi-structured exploratory interviews. Data analysis was done using the data base and coding method (open, axial and selective). Results: The factors affecting the organizational culture of elementary schools are: organizational structure, organizational goals, human capital, leadership, strategy, social capital, organizational environment, organizational technology and psychological capital. Conclusions: Dimensions of organizational structure, organizational goals, human capital, leadership, strategy, social capital, organizational environment, organizational technology, and psychological capital influence the organizational culture of primary schools.

Keywords

• organizational culture
• principals
• primary schools