Structural capital and organizational performance in the public health sector of the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico

Abstract

In general terms, health constitutes one of the basic intrinsic rights for any human being and is the cornerstone in the quality of life of every society. In this sense, the perspectives of the health system must take advantage of the strategic tools that promote organizational performance through structural capital. Therefore, the first objective of this research is to determine the factors that make up structural capital and organizational performance and, from there, to analyze their relationship in the public health sector of the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to validate the measurement instrument and establish the underlying conformation of the two study variables. Furthermore, with Spearman's Rho correlation coefficient, the existing reciprocity between the factors associated with the aforementioned variables was observed. 125 surveys were applied electronically and in person. Two factors were determined for structural capital (1. continuous innovation and 2. formal organizational structure) and four factors for organizational performance (1. organizational citizenship, 2. productivity, 3. dynamism, and 4. organizational fraternization). The results contribute to the strengthening of the scientific literature and promote proactive strategic management for the benefit of the Tamaulipas public health sector.