Establishment of the Succession Planning System of Management in Universities: Based on the Grounded Theory

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D., Islamic Azad University of Isfahan (Khorasgan), Isfahan, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University of Isfahan (Khorasgan), Isfahan, Iran

3 Associate Professor of Educational Management, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Isfahan Islamic Azad University (Khorasgan), Isfahan, Iran

10.22080/shrm.2023.4164

Abstract

Considering the important role of the educational system in the society and the diversity of its services and activities, it is necessary that huge human resources are available to this system, but usually these resources are not selected competently or effectively and efficiently. are not exploited; therefore in this research, the process of establishing the succession planning system of management in universities was carried out using a qualitative method based on the grounded theory. For this purpose, 23 chancellors and vice-chancellors of departments in Azad Universities were interviewed and the data was extracted from the text of the interviews. The results of data analysis in the three stages of open, axial, and selective coding showed 14 general categories that were based on a paradigmatic model including causative conditions (foresight in academic decisions and proper management of resources); focal category (meritocracy); establishment strategies (nurturing competent ones, management Style, Creating a collaborative environment and Creating favorable structural and executive fields); background factors (culture and Value and psychological Factors); intervening conditions (management of the academic system, supporting and organizational culture) and the expected outcomes (organizational promotion) reflects the process of establishing a succession planning system of management in universities and the relationship between their different dimensions. To check the validity and reliability of the findings, the method of review by members, collaborative and collaborative review was used. As a result, this research provides a framework for policymakers and decision makers that they can use to establish the management succession system in universities.

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