Designing a mental model of managers regarding quantum leadership using Q method

Background and

Managers of organizations have different opinions about quantum leadership, each of which represents their mental model. These different opinions form the discourse space in which the mental patterns of the managers can be revealed and solutions can be presented to improve the planning. The purpose of the research is to design the mental model of National Bank managers regarding quantum leadership using the Q method.Research

The present research is exploratory in terms of its purpose and practical in terms of results. It was designed in two phases, in the first phase, thematic analysis method was used for Q analysis in order to identify, analyze and report existing patterns and topics. In the second phase, using the Q method, managers' perceptions were identified and groups were classified. Using the Q method, different mentalities were identified in the discussion forum and 74 factors were obtained, and by evaluating these propositions, 59 factors formed the Q statements. These propositions were written separately on 59 separate cards and 42 managers of the National Bank arranged these cards on the Q chart with specific instructions.

By analyzing the results, three mental patterns were identified: ambassadors of change, pioneers of protection, and helmsmen of stability.

Identifying the types of managerial thinking in their working mechanisms can be very different and it seems that all three combinations of these mental types can be efficient in the management structures of National Bank of Iran.