Design and Validation the Model of Espoused Beliefs and Values for Organizational Culture of Schools Based on Islamic Ethics Values: Exploratory Approach

The present study aimed is design and validation the model of espoused beliefs and values for organizational culture of schools based on Islamic ethics values. The research method is mixed; with a sequential exploratory design in two stages, the content analysis and survey. The statistical population included 821 guidance schools and theoretical high schools in Kurdistan province. Qualitative data was gathered through multiple sources in a targeted manner, and theoretical saturation considered. The validity of data was achieved through focus group. Quantitative data was gathered through the questionnaire in a sample size of 350 people that selected by multi-stage cluster sampling, and analyzed using structural equation modeling, Friedman and one-sample t test. The result of qualitative findings, was designing the model of espoused beliefs and values in dimensions: 1) spiritual values including faith, piety and worship; 2) individual ethics values including chastity, solvent acquisition, hygiene and health, and moderation; 3) Professional ethics values including professional development, responsibility, and participation; and 4) social ethics values including justice, Etiquette, unity and reformation. The quantitative results indicated that the model is fitting; there is a significance difference in the priorities between the dimensions of model, and the existence status of schools in all dimension is higher than the mean and at the desirable level.