Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Candidate of Public Management-Human Resources, Department of Management, Firouzkouh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Firouzkouh, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Management, Firouzkouh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Firouzkouh, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to develop a model of organizational vitality through a positive organizational behavior lens for the digital management era, utilizing a meta-synthesis approach.
Method: A comprehensive search of various databases was conducted using keywords related to organizational vitality and positive organizational behavior, informed by data mining techniques. The initial search yielded 2,151 publications from 2011 to 2019. Following a systematic screening process, 1,468 works were excluded based on title, 429 based on abstract, and 217 based on a full-text review, as they did not align with the study's purpose and research questions. Consequently, 37 publications that were pertinent to organizational vitality and positive organizational behavior in the context of digital management were selected for in-depth analysis via meta-synthesis.
Findings: A meticulous review of the selected sources led to the extraction of components and indicators constituting organizational vitality within the framework of positive organizational behavior in the digital management context. The resultant model is organized into 2 overarching concepts, 16 distinct components, and 123 specific indicators.
Conclusion: The findings from prior research were systematically evaluated and analyzed using a qualitative research approach and a seven-step meta-synthesis methodology grounded in data mining. This process culminated in the proposed integrative model.

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