The Impact of Organizational DNA on Organizational Immunity Among Employees at Qalqilya Municipality
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https://doi.org/10.33977/1760-010-022-008Keywords:
Organizational DNA, organizational immunity, local governanceAbstract
Objectives: The study aims to measure the impact of organizational DNA on enhancing organizational immunity among employees of Qalqilya Municipality. The dimensions of organizational DNA included four main components: organizational structure, decision-making rights, incentive systems, and information flows. On other hand, dimensions of organizational immunity comprised proactive organizational learning, institutional memory, preventive defensive capabilities, and adaptive flexibility.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive correlational approach, using a questionnaire as data collection tool. Study population consisted of 140 administrative employees at Qalqilya Municipality, and a comprehensive survey sample was applied.
Results: The results revealed a statistically significant effect of organizational DNA on organizational immunity across all its dimensions, with the strongest effect observed on dimension of proactive organizational learning, and weakest on adaptive flexibility. The findings also indicated that organizational structure and information flows were the most influential components of organizational DNA in shaping immunity.
Conclusion: The study recommended the development of a clear organizational charter that embodies shared institutional values, establishment of an electronic system to preserve organizational memory, and design of training programs to enhance institutional readiness and proactive risk response—contributing to municipality’s resilience and transformation in a dynamic administrative environment.
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