The model of perceived organizational obstruction with meta-synthesis method

Nikzad, Mohammad Ayoub; Nasr Isfahani, Ali; Safari, Ali

doi:10.48311/mri.2025.673

The model of perceived organizational obstruction with meta-synthesis method

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

Mohammad Ayoub Nikzad ¹

ali nasr Isfahani ²

Ali Safari ²

¹ PhD Student, Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

² Associate Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

https://doi.org/10.48311/mri.2025.673

Abstract

Perceived organizational obstruction is a negative phenomenon that can cause organizations to face many problems and make their survival and sustainability face serious risks. Therefore, it is necessary to identify and study the factors affecting the emergence of this phenomenon in a precise and scientific way. Considering this necessity and also due to the lack of a coherent framework related to the antecedents and consequences of this phenomenon, the present study was conducted with the aim of modeling the antecedents and consequences of the perceived organizational obstruction. This study is a practical research in terms of purpose and is qualitative research in terms of the nature of the data, and it was conducted with the meta-synthesis method. The statistical population consists of previous studies whose title, abstract and content were evaluated and finally 29 sources were selected for use in the research (as a sample). The collected data was also analyzed using thematic analysis. In the findings section, the antecedents of perceived organizational obstruction were categorized in the form of 2 dimensions, 7 components and 38 indicators and its consequences were also categorized in the form of 2 dimensions, 4 components and 28 indicators. The results can increase managers' insight and awareness of factors affecting perceived organizational obstruction and support them in planning and implementing necessary measures.

Keywords

Perceived Organizational Obstruction

Individual Goals

Organizational Goals

Goal Unity

Perceived Organizational Support

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