Presenting a Model of Public Sector Managers’ Adherence to Legal and Judicial Rulings
Keywords:
Culture of Legalism, Responsibility, Bureaucracy, Revision of the LawAbstract
The practical adherence of public sector managers to laws, as a manifestation of the rule of law, is a key factor in the formation and maintenance of public trust. The aim of this study is to present a comprehensive model explaining the factors influencing the practical adherence of public sector managers to legal and judicial rulings. This applied study has been conducted using a descriptive–exploratory approach. The statistical population comprises experts selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was performed using the grounded theory method in three stages: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The results of the study indicate the identification of multiple factors affecting public managers’ adherence to laws. These factors are categorized within a conceptual model that includes causal conditions, contextual conditions, the central phenomenon, intervening conditions, strategies, and consequences. The proposed model can serve as a comprehensive framework for better understanding public managers' legal adherence and for designing managerial and policy solutions to enhance the level of compliance within executive agencies.
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