Job Entanglement in the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Iraq: Keys to Success and Challenges

Abstract

Purpose: In today’s world, job stress has become one of the main challenges for organizations. This concept includes a mix of psychological, social, and organizational factors that keep individuals engaged in their work. In dynamic organizations like the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Iraq, understanding and managing these factors can help improve performance and increase employee job satisfaction. Therefore, this research aims to create a model of job engagement for the employees of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Iraq. The goal is to enhance the ministry’s efficiency and performance by identifying the key factors involved.
Methodology: The research used a qualitative approach with grounded theory and the Glaser method. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 experts and employees from the ministry and were analyzed in three stages: open coding, selective coding, and theoretical coding.
Findings: The findings show that individual, job, and organizational factors all influence employees’ job engagement. Among the individual factors, mental health, problem-solving style, and job understanding were identified as key elements that increase job satisfaction and motivation. Job factors such as workload and burnout were also recognized as notable challenges that can affect employee performance. Additionally, organizational culture, employee support, and involvement in decision-making were identified as factors that help improve job engagement.
Originality/value: This model provides a detailed framework for understanding the factors that affect employee satisfaction and retention. It also highlights the importance of external collaborations and building social networks to enhance the overall efficiency and performance of the ministry.