Designing and Validating the Model of Exit from Organizational Mobbing

The present study was conducted to design and validate the model of exit from organizational mobbing in the Education Organization. It is an applied-developmental research. In terms of how to collect data, it is a cross-sectional survey. To achieve the research purpose, the exploratory mixed research design was employed. Qualitative meta-synthesis was used to identify the model categories and the partial least squares approach was utilized to validate the model. Data analysis in the qualitative phase was conducted via Maxqda software and in the quantitative phase via the Smart PLS software. The statistical population included managers and employees of the Education Organization. The sample volume was estimated equal to 140 persons by means of Cohen's statistical power analysis. Cluster-random sampling was used for sampling. Finally, the final indicators were categorized into 13 main categories and 72 subcategories. Conflict management and stress management led to exit from organizational mobbing in the Education Organization through improving the professional capability of employees, organizational intimacy, and emotional intimacy.