Dentify the components of empowerment of Social Security employees based on the teachings Nahj al-Balaghah (A Qualitative Method: Documentary Content Analysis)

Document Type : Original Article

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1 PhD Student in Public Administration, Faculty of Humanities, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Department of Public Administration, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the components of empowerment of the staff of the Social Security Organization based on the teachings of Nahjul Balagha. Qualitative research was a type of documentary analysis. The statistical population includes the book Nahj al-Balaghah translated by Dashti (1330 AH), which includes 625 pages and 241 sermons, 79 letters and 480 wisdoms. Therefore, the sampling method is census. To collect information and data, the appropriate checklist, design and narrations of Imam Ali (AS) in Nahj al-Balaghah were analyzed. Content analysis of qualitative research was extracted directly and inductively from raw data through a systematic classification process, codes and classes. Since the criteria for accuracy in content analysis are validity, portability, reliability and verifiability, a strategy such as expert review was used to determine the validity. To assess the review of experts, the full text of the codes and classes was provided to 3 experts on religious issues with the focus on the statements of Imam Ali (AS) and his views were used in correction or approval. Also, in connection with the verification of the process, an attempt was made to accurately record all stages of activities. From the analysis of the results, 8 components and 45 indicators can be extracted, including; Independence (including 4 indicators); Responsibility (including 6 indicators); Self-control (including 8 indicators); Self-esteem (including 6 indicators); Confidence building (including 4 indicators); Modeling (including 5 indicators); Knowledge enhancement (includes 6 indicators) and work discipline (includes 6 indicators).

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