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1- Lorestan University
2- Lorestan University ,sepahvand.re@lu.ac.ir
2- Lorestan University ,
Abstract: (27 Views)
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to use the experiences and perceptions of the employees in order to explain the concept of dark networking.
Methodology: This research was Basic in terms of purpose, and by using the Phenomenography method. In order to deeply understand the concept of dark networking, semi-structured interviews have been conducted with the studied subjects. 18 employees and managers of the electricity distribution company of Qom province were interviewed with the purposeful sampling method and considering the theoretical saturation of the data. The coding method was used to analyze the interviews. The intercoder reliability was used to measure the validity of the codes extracted from the interviews, the results of which showed that the agreement in key terms, variable elements, fixed elements and categories.
Findings: Individual class (Personality and Undiscovered mind control), Interpersonal class (Dark Tactics and Destructive interactions) and Organizational class (Poisoning) were obtained.
Originality/ value: This research aims to explain the concept of the dark networking phenomenon. Other research has dealt with it briefly and adequately, and a review of the research background has shown that no model has been presented in this field with a phenomenological approach so far.
Recommendations: In order to achieve better employee performance in the organization, an appropriate mechanism should be developed to evaluate the status of employee networking in order to reduce the undesirable effects of networking.
Methodology: This research was Basic in terms of purpose, and by using the Phenomenography method. In order to deeply understand the concept of dark networking, semi-structured interviews have been conducted with the studied subjects. 18 employees and managers of the electricity distribution company of Qom province were interviewed with the purposeful sampling method and considering the theoretical saturation of the data. The coding method was used to analyze the interviews. The intercoder reliability was used to measure the validity of the codes extracted from the interviews, the results of which showed that the agreement in key terms, variable elements, fixed elements and categories.
Findings: Individual class (Personality and Undiscovered mind control), Interpersonal class (Dark Tactics and Destructive interactions) and Organizational class (Poisoning) were obtained.
Originality/ value: This research aims to explain the concept of the dark networking phenomenon. Other research has dealt with it briefly and adequately, and a review of the research background has shown that no model has been presented in this field with a phenomenological approach so far.
Recommendations: In order to achieve better employee performance in the organization, an appropriate mechanism should be developed to evaluate the status of employee networking in order to reduce the undesirable effects of networking.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Ethics & Administrative Integrity
Received: Feb 11 2025 | Accepted: Jun 08 2025
Received: Feb 11 2025 | Accepted: Jun 08 2025
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