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ABSTRACT
Purpose
The present research aimed to develop an organizational health model and describe the key dimensions constituting organizational health in the agricultural extension structure of Iran.
Design/methodology/approach
The research population was composed of all staff and line people of the agricultural extension structure of Iran. Based on the research characteristics, the sampling was performed in two steps (N = 2281). The sample size was determined by the finite population correction formula (n = 223). The data collection instrument was a questionnaire.
Findings
The results showed that the components of constructive organizational behaviors, management competency, context to have a healthy working climate, intra-organizational factors, organizational integrity, and importance of human resources to organization health had a positive and significant impact on the process of organizational health.
Practical implications
It can be recommended to design a performance appraisal system based on the competencies and performance of employees and to include such issues as the acknowledgment of small progress versus big progress and valuation of spiritual and social rewards along with material rewards.
Theoretical implications
Empowerment is a facet of organizational health that should be given more attention to by organizations. It comprises consulting, training, guiding, involving, encouraging responsibility, motivating diligence, and all the factors that can improve people's perception of organizational health and quality of career.
Originality/value
All internal, external, environmental, and communication factors should be considered in the organizational health of agricultural extension in order for organizational health to be realized comprehensively.
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
Additional information
Notes on contributors
Fatemeh Ertiaei
Fatemeh Ertiaei, Ph.D: 2013–2019, Agricultural Extension. University of Tehran, Iran. M.Sc: 2004–2006, Agricultural Extenstion and Education, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. B.Sc: 1999–2003, Agricultural Extension and Education, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
Ahmad Rezvanfar
Ahmad Rezvanfar, Ph.D: 1994–1998, Division of Extension Education, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVIR), U.P., India, Ph.D. Extension Education. M.Sc: 1989–1992, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tehran, M. Sc., Agricultural Extension and Education. B.Sc: 1979–1985, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Urmeyeh, B. Sc., Animal science. Biography of Amir AlamBaigi: Ph.D: Agricultural Extension, University of Tehran, Iran, 2010. M.Sc: Agricultural Extension, University of Tehran, Iran, 2006. B.Sc: Agricultural Extension and Education, University of Tehran, Iran, 2004.
Seyed Yousef Hejazi
Seyed Yousef Hejazi, Ph.D: Agricultural Extension and Education. University of Tehran, Iran. M.Sc: Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University, Texas, U.S.A.; B.Sc: Agricultural Extension, Hamedan Agricultural College, Iran