Designing a model for organizational socialization of employees in Iran's healthcare system

Abstract

Background. Organizational socialization is a process of teaching employees to successfully integrate into a new organization. Socialization needs to be presented in the form of a coherent pattern. Methods. This study aimed to design a model for the organizational socialization of employees in Iran’s healthcare system using the grounded theory method. Semi-structured interviews were used to extract the main factors influencing the socialization of employees. In-depth interviews were conducted with 19 experts, including specialists, managers, and employees of the healthcare system using the purposeful sampling method. We extracted 49 concepts and 19 categories using the foundation data method in the open coding stage. Results. The findings showed that developing a model for organizational socialization in Iran's banking system requires the senior managers’ constant support, social responsibility, and socializing organizational culture. The values, norms, and roles expected from the individual should be transmitted clearly. Conclusion. An organizational socialization model can enhance the socialization of employees in Iran’s healthcare system. Practical Implications. The development of socialized human resources, socialized competitiveness, and socialized basic management requires the Bdesign of socialized human resources processes, an evaluation system, a resource allocation system, socializing succession, and value creation.