Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of Demystifying Organizational Health: What is it and Why Does it Matter? by Fatima Momin, Tanvi Joshi and Chelsea Alasa-As.
Abstract:
As organizations seek to develop high-level leadership skills, improve employee engagement and work towards long-term growth, the theory and application of organizational health have begun to gain increasing importance both in the business world and in academia. Through a review of existing literature and business reports collated from research databases such as JSTOR and Research Gate, this essay provides an overview of key concepts of organizational health by dismantling commonly held myths on the topic. It emphasizes the role of leadership, growth mindset, creativity, innovation, psychological safety and vulnerability-based trust in this process. Maintaining consistency across these practices is critical to gaining long-term results. Benefits of organizational health include psychologically empowered employees, increased employee engagement, improved communication, strong leadership, higher profits and sustainable organizational growth. The essay concludes with highlighting the need for the development of organizational health within the Canadian context, particularly for marginalized groups.
About JIPE
Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is an online, open-access journal for peer-reviewed papers that mobilize knowledge and insights generated by the global polytechnic community. JIPE is electronically published by Humber Press at Humber College’s Office of Research & Innovation. JIPE is accepting submissions on a rolling basis. To learn more about JIPE, please visit jipe.ca or email humberpress@humber.ca
