Journal of Intelligent Strategic Management

Journal of Intelligent Strategic Management

Designing a Model for the Formation of Personal Reputation in Government Organizations (Case Study: Ilam Government Organizations)

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Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Gholam Abbas Siamar 1
Karam Khalili 2
Saman sheikhesmaeili 3
1 Department of Public Administration, Sa,.C., Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.
2 Department of Public Administration, Il.C., Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran.
3 Department of Business Administration, Sa.C., Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.
10.87453/bumara.2026.373601.809
Abstract
Personal reputation in government organizations is a reflection of the perception and evaluation of managers, colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders about the ethical, behavioral, and professional characteristics of an individual, which is formed over time and based on his or her continuous interactions and performance. This research was conducted with the aim of designing a model for the formation of personal reputation in Ilam government organizations. In this research, a mixed method (qualitative-quantitative) was used to collect data. In the qualitative part, after conducting interviews with 18 experts and analyzing the data obtained from the interviews, 17 components were identified and extracted. Then, in the quantitative part, the interpretive structural modeling method was used for modeling. The data in this part was also collected with the help of a self-interaction matrix and then analyzed with the help of MATLAB software. The data in this part was collected with the help of a self-interaction matrix, and these matrices were completed by 14 experts. As a result of analyzing the collected data with ISM Matlab software, a five-level model was obtained, the most influential component of which is honesty and integrity.
Keywords
Reputation
Personal reputation
Organization
Subjects
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