Rethinking group dynamics in public organizations : starting point for behavioral public strategy research

Horák, Martin; Danko, Lukáš; Kučera, Filip

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Title:	Rethinking group dynamics in public organizations : starting point for behavioral public strategy research
Authors:	ID Horák, Martin (Author) ID Danko, Lukáš (Author) ID Kučera, Filip (Author)
Files:	https://organizacija.fov.um.si/index.php/organizacija/article/view/914 RAZ_Horak_Martin_2022.pdf (1,42 MB) MD5: 1D04BAEFCD85A18C6F8F55C7DB7631E5
Language:	English
Work type:	Unknown
Typology:	1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:	FOV - Faculty of Organizational Sciences in Kranj
Abstract:	Purpose: The paper aims to explore group dynamics in the management and administration of the selected public organization. Specific interest is given to two fundamental domains of group dynamics: 1) communication processes and interaction patterns; 2) group cohesion and climate. Methods: The approach is based on in-depth interviews with public employees representing various departments of a public organization. A total of 34 subjects participated in this study and provided primary data for coding and finding patterns. Both investigator and data triangulation are used to conceptualize group dynamics in the public organization. Results: Public organizations’ employees face hardships in knowledge sharing and tend to misunderstand the agenda between various departments and citizens. The participation of citizens in decision making could be seen as a ‘double edged sword’ that contributes to the implementation of public projects, but often derails efficient organizational processes. Public organizations struggle with employee turnover, insufficient treatment of employee wellbeing, and unwillingness to pursue personal development. Conclusion: Understanding and further defining the level of group dynamics among public employees is the first step towards adopting innovation approaches. The paper highlights the implications for public organizations with an overview of the behaviors needed for a smooth strategy process in development planning based on organizational forces that leads to a better understanding of group dynamics.
Publication date:	01.01.2022
Year of publishing:	2022
Number of pages:	str. 272-287
Numbering:	Vol. 55, no. 4
PID:	20.500.12556/DKUM-96238
UDC:	005.7:35
ISSN on article:	1318-5454
COBISS.SI-ID:	162532867
DOI:	10.2478/orga-2022-0018
Publication date in DKUM:	11.12.2025
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Title:	Organizacija : revija za management, informatiko in kadre
Shortened title:	Organizacija
Publisher:	Moderna organizacija
ISSN:	1318-5454
COBISS.SI-ID:	610909

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Language:	Slovenian
Title:	Ponovno razmišljanje o skupinski dinamiki v javnih organizacijah : izhodišče za raziskave vedenjske javne strategije
Abstract:	Namen: Cilj študije je raziskati skupinsko dinamiko pri upravljanju in vodenju izbranih javnih organizacij, še posebej dve temeljni domeni skupinske dinamike: (1) komunikacijske procese in vzorce interakcij in (2) povezanost/kohezijo skupin in klimo. Metode: Temeljne podatke smo zbrali s poglobljenimi intervjuji z javnimi uslužbenci iz različnih oddelkov javnih organizacij. Skupno je sodelovalo skupno 34 oseb, ki so zagotovile primarne podatke za kodiranje in iskanje vzorcev. Uporabili smo triangulacijo pogledov raziskovalcev in triangulacija podatkov za konceptualizacijo skupinske dinamike v javni organizaciji. Rezultati: Zaposleni v javnih organizacijah se soočajo s težavami pri izmenjavi znanja in so nagnjeni k napačnemu razumevanju agende med različnimi oddelki in državljani. Sodelovanje državljanov pri odločanju bi lahko razumeli kot »dvorezen meč«, ki prispeva k uresničevanju javnih projektov, a pogosto iztiri učinkovite organizacijske procese. Javne organizacije se spopadajo z fluktuacijo zaposlenih, nezadostno obravnavo dobrega počutja zaposlenih in nepripravljenostjo na osebni razvoj. Zaključek: Razumevanje in nadaljnja opredelitev ravni skupinske dinamike med javnimi uslužbenci je prvi korak k sprejemanju inovativnih pristopov. Prispevek poudarja posledice za javne organizacije z analizo vedenj, potrebnih za nemoten strateški proces pri načrtovanju razvoja, ki temelji na organizacijskih silah in vodi k boljšemu razumevanju skupinske dinamike.
Keywords:	management, kadrovska dejavnost, javni sektor, organizacijska klima

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