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Perceptions of organizational effectiveness in public hospitals: Insights from frontline healthcare workers in Ghana.

Emmanuel Kumah, Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Richard Boateng, Michael Afari Baidoo, Emmanuel Osei Tutu, Osman Ibrahim, Sandra Abakah, Eric Kwabena Asante Osei, Maxwell Derrick Nyame

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Emmanuel KumahDepartment of Health Administration and Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3308-1703
Dorothy Serwaa BoakyeDepartment of Health Administration and Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Richard BoatengDepartment of Health Administration and Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Michael Afari BaidooDepartment of Health Administration and Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Emmanuel Osei TutuDepartment of Health Administration and Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Osman IbrahimDepartment of Health Administration and Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Sandra AbakahDepartment of Health Administration and Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Eric Kwabena Asante OseiPolicy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.
Maxwell Derrick NyameDepartment of Health Administration and Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

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Abstract

Background: Organizational effectiveness is vital in public hospitals, especially in low- and middle-income countries, including Ghana, where healthcare delivery faces resource constraints and high disease burdens. This study evaluates the organizational effectiveness of public hospitals in Ghana from the perspective of frontline healthcare workers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in four public hospitals using a validated World Health Organization questionnaire. A total of 477 frontline healthcare workers participated, assessing the perceived gap between current effectiveness ("as-is") and ideal expectations ("should-be") across 15 items. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired Student's Results: Significant gaps were identified between current organizational effectiveness and ideal expectations. The mean score for current effectiveness was 2.75 ± 0.63, while the ideal state scored 5.20 ± 0.43, yielding a significant mean difference of 2.45 ± 0.58 ( Conclusion: The findings reveal substantial gaps between current effectiveness and expectations, emphasizing the need for urgent reforms in conflict resolution, staff development, and fostering a learning-oriented culture to enhance hospital effectiveness and healthcare delivery in Ghana.

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frontline healthcare workersGhanaorganizational effectivenessorganizational performancepublic hospitals

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