The Reality of Organizational Genes from the Employees Perspective at the University of Benghazi: A Field Study.

Abstract

The study aimed to explore the reality of organizational genes among the employees of the University of Benghazi, by examining the extent to which organizational genes are present at the University of Benghazi through their dimensions: (organizational structure, information, decision-making, and incentives) from the perspective of employees. as well as to identify whether there are statistically significant differences in the participants' responses regarding the study variables due to certain personal and job-related factors (gender, age, educational level, length of service). To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive approach was adopted, and the primary data were collected through a questionnaire based on previous studies.

The study population consisted of all employees of the colleges of the University of Benghazi, totaling (1647) employees, with a stratified random sample of (312) employees and a response rate of (100%). The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical program.

The study found that the overall level of organizational genes, from the perspective of the employees of the University of Benghazi, was moderate. It also revealed that the levels of the dimensions of organizational structure and information were moderate, while the levels of the dimensions of incentives and decision-making were weak. Additionally, the study identified statistically significant differences in the responses of the sample regarding organizational genes based on gender (in favor of males), age (in favor of those under 35 years), educational level (in favor of those with less than a university degree), and length of service (in favor of those with 5 to less than 10 years).

Finally, the study presented a set of recommendations for the university administration, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the dimensions of organizational genes to identify strengths and weaknesses and determine appropriate strategies for improvement. It also recommended conducting training programs for female employees to enhance their knowledge of organizational genes and prioritizing the development of the organizational structure to improve clarity, simplicity, and efficiency in the workplace.