Identifying the level of perceived organisational transparency among healthcare providers working for the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objective: To identify the level of perceived organisational transparency among healthcare providers working for the Ministry of Health. Methodology: Four hundred and twenty participants in three ministry of health facilities were surveyed using a descriptive cross-sectional correlational design and validated survey data. Results: The total average of all responses on all items of the organisational transparency was 3.37± 0.66. Organisational transparency was perceived by nurses more than physicians and allied healthcare providers. The old participants perceive their organisation as transparent more than younger participants. The participants in all the four education categories: Diploma, Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate, were homogeneous about their responses on the organisational transparency. There were substantial gender variations in the means of the participants' replies. Females perceived their organisation to be transparent more than males as the mean of their responses were (3.46) and (3.12), respectively. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of organisational transparency and strategic understanding in enhancing and promoting the organisational readiness to change. Leaders should make efforts to communicate the change plan and strategies to all employees focusing more on employees understanding of those strategies.

Organizational Corruption and its Relation to Organizational Transparency and Nurses' Voice

“…This implies that the level of transparency within the organization is highly prominent. This finding contradicted the results presented by Almuqati et al, (2022) who reported in their research that healthcare providers perceived organizational transparency to be of moderate level. Additionally, Al-Subaie, (2010) discovered that the commitment to transparency within the Saudi government sector was low.…”

“…These results highlight the prominence of the information system in fostering transparency within the organization while indicating the need for improvement in promoting accountability among nurses. In a similar vein, Al-Nashmi, (2015) and Almuqati et al, (2022) elucidated that participants held a higher perception of the ministry's endeavors in furnishing comprehensive information, surpassing their perception of other dimensions of transparency.…”

“…This clarity reduces ambiguity, minimizes the risk of misunderstandings, and enhances overall organizational transparency (Al-Mahayreh & Abedel-qadar, 2015). By addressing these dimensions effectively, organizations can cultivate a culture of openness, trust, and clarity, leading to improved performance, nurses' engagement, and stakeholder satisfaction (Almuqati et al, 2022). Moreover, nurses' perception of transparency leads to higher organizational identification, health information-sharing intentions, stronger relationships, and decreased job-related anxiety (Goncalves, 2021).…”