The effect of managerial innovation on staff empowerment the case of private hospitals in Thrace Region

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 3, 421 - 430, 30.09.2025

Hüseyin Ali Yüzer , Nilay Gemlik

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Abstract
Objective: This study examines the effects of management innovation practices in hospitals on the psychological empowerment of administrative personnel. Management innovation refers to innovative approaches aimed at improving operational processes in healthcare institutions and is of critical importance for the motivation and productivity of administrative staff. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between these two concepts and provide data to enhance the effectiveness of management innovation in the healthcare sector.
Materials and Methods: The study population consists of 2,196 administrative staff working in 16 private hospitals located in Edirne, Kırklareli, and Tekirdağ. Using a convenience sampling method, data were collected from 476 administrative personnel through the Management Innovation and Psychological Empowerment Scales between March and August 2024. To analyze the relationship between management innovation and psychological empowerment, correlation and regression analyses were conducted. The results were supported with descriptive statistics and a 95% confidence interval.
Findings and conclusion: The study found a positive but low-level significant relationship between management innovation and psychological empowerment. Significant effects were observed particularly in the autonomy and impact dimensions, while no effect was found on competence. Although the sub-dimensions of management innovation had positive effects, they were not statistically significant. The results suggest that administrative personnel experience management innovation indirectly, limiting its impact. It is recommended that participatory and inclusive practices be implemented to enhance psychological empowerment through management innovation in healthcare institutions.
Al-Ababneh, M. M., Masadeh, M. A., Al-Sabi, S. M., & Al-Badarneh, M. B. (2021). Achieving Service Recovery Through Service Innovation: The Critical Role Of Employee Empowerment. Enlightening Tourism. A Pathmaking Journal, 11(1), 40-88.
Al-Sabi, S. M., Al-Ababneh, M. M., Masadeh, M. A., & Elshaer, I. A. (2023). Enhancing Innovation Performance in the Hotel Industry: The Role of Employee Empowerment and Quality Management Practices. Administrative Sciences, 13(3), 1-17. https://doi.org/ARTN 66 10.3390/admsci13030066
Alshumrani, S., Baird, K., & Munir, R. (2024). The mediating role of Organizational identification and Employee organizational commitment on the association between Employee empowerment and management innovation. Applied Economics, 56(54), 6935-6953.
Avcı, N., & Ulu, G. G. (2014). İstanbul'da Faaliyet Gösteren Seyahat Acentelerinde Personel Güçlendirme ve İnovasyon İlişkisi. Balikesir University Journal of Social Sciences Institute, 17(31), 327-344.
Berridge, C., Tyler, D. A., & Miller, S. C. (2018). Staff empowerment practices and CNA retention: Findings from a nationally representative nursing home culture change survey. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 37(4), 419-434.
Bhatnagar, J. (2012). Management of innovation: Role of psychological empowerment, work engagement and turnover intention in the Indian context. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 23(5), 928-951.
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2018). Sosyal bilimler için veri analizi el kitabı. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 001-214.
Çavuş, M. F., & Akgemci, T. (2008). İşletmelerde personel güçlendirmenin örgütsel yaraticilik ve yenilikçiliğe etkisi: Imalat sanayiinde bir araştirma. Selçuk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi(20), 229-244.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Management Innovation , Psychological Staff Empowerment , Health Management

Yönetim inovasyonun personel güçlendirmeye etkisi Trakya Bölgesi özel hastaneler örneği

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Giriş ve Amaç: Bu çalışma, hastanelerde uygulanan yönetim inovasyonlarının, idari personelin psikolojik güçlendirilmesi üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektedir. Yönetim inovasyonu, sağlık kurumlarındaki iş süreçlerinin geliştirilmesine yönelik yenilikçi yaklaşımları içermekte olup, idari personelin motivasyonu ve verimliliği açısından kritik bir öneme sahiptir. Çalışmanın amacı, bu iki kavram arasındaki ilişkiyi anlamak ve sağlık sektöründe yönetim inovasyonunu daha etkin hale getirmek için gerekli verileri sağlamaktır.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmanın evrenini, Edirne, Kırklareli ve Tekirdağ illerinde faaliyet gösteren 16 özel hastanede görev yapan 2196 idari personel oluşturmaktadır. Kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen 476 idari personele Yönetim İnovasyon ve Psikolojik Güçlendirme ölçekleri Mart-Ağustos 2024 tarihlerinde uygulanmış, elde edilen veriler yönetim inovasyonu ile psikolojik güçlendirme arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek amacıyla kullanılmıştır. İstatistiksel analizler için korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri yapılmış; tanımlayıcı istatistikler ve %95 güven aralığı ile sonuçlar desteklenmiştir.
Bulgular ve Sonuç: Araştırmada yönetim inovasyonu ile psikolojik güçlendirme arasında pozitif ancak düşük düzeyde anlamlı bir ilişki saptanmıştır. Özellikle özerklik ve etki boyutlarında anlamlı etkiler görülürken, yeterlilik üzerinde etkisi bulunmamıştır. Yönetim inovasyonunun alt boyutları genel olarak pozitif ancak istatistiksel olarak anlamlı etkiler göstermemiştir. Sonuçlar, idari personelin yönetim inovasyonunu dolaylı deneyimlemesinin etkileri sınırladığını göstermekte; çalışan katılımını artıran uygulamaların psikolojik güçlendirmeyi destekleyeceği önerilmektedir.

Al-Ababneh, M. M., Masadeh, M. A., Al-Sabi, S. M., & Al-Badarneh, M. B. (2021). Achieving Service Recovery Through Service Innovation: The Critical Role Of Employee Empowerment. Enlightening Tourism. A Pathmaking Journal, 11(1), 40-88.
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Alshumrani, S., Baird, K., & Munir, R. (2024). The mediating role of Organizational identification and Employee organizational commitment on the association between Employee empowerment and management innovation. Applied Economics, 56(54), 6935-6953.
Avcı, N., & Ulu, G. G. (2014). İstanbul'da Faaliyet Gösteren Seyahat Acentelerinde Personel Güçlendirme ve İnovasyon İlişkisi. Balikesir University Journal of Social Sciences Institute, 17(31), 327-344.
Berridge, C., Tyler, D. A., & Miller, S. C. (2018). Staff empowerment practices and CNA retention: Findings from a nationally representative nursing home culture change survey. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 37(4), 419-434.
Bhatnagar, J. (2012). Management of innovation: Role of psychological empowerment, work engagement and turnover intention in the Indian context. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 23(5), 928-951.
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2018). Sosyal bilimler için veri analizi el kitabı. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 001-214.
Çavuş, M. F., & Akgemci, T. (2008). İşletmelerde personel güçlendirmenin örgütsel yaraticilik ve yenilikçiliğe etkisi: Imalat sanayiinde bir araştirma. Selçuk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi(20), 229-244.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Yönetim İnovasyon , Psikolojik Personel Güçlendirme , Sağlık Yönetimi

Kaynakça

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