Key Determinants of a Healthy Shipping Company
A Pilot Study of Seafarers’ and Management Perspectives
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13775384 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ana Slišković (0000-0002-5621-648X, University of Zadar, Croatia, corresponding author), Ioannis Katsounis (0009-0002-8093-6177, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Psachna, Evia, Greece) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 62 |
| Pages | 469580251356134-469580251356134 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0046-9580 • E-ISSN: 1945-7243 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00469580251356134 |
| PMID | 40682466 |
| OpenAlex | W4412520445 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 47 |
The concept of a healthy organisation promotes environments that enhance employee well-being, motivation, and productivity. Despite its benefits, it remains underexplored in the shipping sector. To address this gap, a pilot study was conducted to examine how seafarers and management perceive a healthy shipping company, with a focus on identifying the key determinants. This approach underlines the importance of active employee involvement, which is consistent with the principles of a healthy organisation. An exploratory, convergent, mixed-methods pilot study combined qualitative and quantitative data collection. The questionnaire included demographic and work-related characteristics, an open-ended question on the definition of a healthy shipping company from a personal perspective, and scaled ratings of key determinants of healthy shipping companies identified through a literature review. The sample consisted of 309 participants from the international shipping sector, including 238 seafarers and 71 shipping company managers. The study identified key factors that contribute to a healthy shipping company, with both seafarers and managers recognising the importance of employee well-being, safety, work-life balance, and a supportive organisational culture. These findings were consistently reflected in both the quantitative and qualitative data. The qualitative results also revealed group-specific perspectives: managers highlighted the importance of financial management, strategic innovation, and corporate governance, while seafarers placed greater emphasis on immediate working conditions and mutual respect. Overall, the findings underscore the importance of a collaborative approach, where both seafarers and managers are actively engaged in shaping a healthy organisational environment
Business · Computer security · Key (lock · Process management · Computer Science · Employee Welfare and Language Studies · Marine and Coastal Research · Maritime Navigation and Safety · Marketing
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |