Zeinab Tamizi; Ebrahim Afshar; Saeed Rajaepour; Hossein Samavatian
Volume 9, Issue 5 , November and December 2012, , Pages 655-662
Abstract
Introduction: It is necessary for every organization to periodically study its structure. The aim ofthis study was to identify the organizational structures of libraries of university of medicalsciences in Iran based on Stephen Robbins model.Methods: This was a descriptive survey. The study population ...
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Introduction: It is necessary for every organization to periodically study its structure. The aim ofthis study was to identify the organizational structures of libraries of university of medicalsciences in Iran based on Stephen Robbins model.Methods: This was a descriptive survey. The study population included all the central librarymanagers of medical university libraries in Iran in 2010-2011 (n = 44). Fifteen managers wereselected through simple random sampling method. Data were collected using the standardtranslated questionnaire of Robbins. The validity of this scale has been confirmed using sevenlibrary and management professionals and specialists. Its reliability was obtained 87% usingCronbach’s alpha coefficient. Data were analyzed by SPSS software and descriptive statistics.Results: Libraries in universities of medical sciences in Iran lack efficient structures and are notin an acceptable rate, i.e. the complexity was less than the average level, and the formalizationand centralization were greater than the standard level.Conclusion: The study results suggested that the organizational structures of universities ofmedical sciences in Iran are not efficient. Dimensions of the given structures need to be revised.
