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1 - Identification of the solutions for implementing and improving staff training using the gamification approach
Seyed Mohammad Mahmoudi Farideh Shayani Asef KarimiToday, special attention is paid to training methods in organizations, that way the most lack of access to training objectives are due to weaknesses in the training methods. One of the newest methods is using the related concepts the game to design the training courses. MoreToday, special attention is paid to training methods in organizations, that way the most lack of access to training objectives are due to weaknesses in the training methods. One of the newest methods is using the related concepts the game to design the training courses. The games can be used and extended as patterns in learning. This survey has been done to find the gamification implementing approaches in teaching staff, by using the qualitative method and semi-structured interviews with experts in training and gamification precinct whom selected with snowball method. Data analysis has been done in two sects: in the first one, the data obtained from the interviews were analyzed by using Theme Analysis method, and in the second one, the entropy Shannon method has been used for prioritize the approaches. As a result, we found the approaches which were divided to six kinds such as: cognitive, emotional, social, preparing, educational, and organization, and approaches were also prioritized. It can be concluded from these findings which the approaches presentation to organizations educational courses holding solutions can improve the employees motivations and spirits and also can increases their participation and performance, so it can enhance the organization effectiveness. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Presenting a Model of Factors Influencing the Leadership Competency of Islamic Azad University Managers
سیده فاطمه حبیبی Mojghan Amirianzadeh reza zarei Ebadalah AhmadiBackground and Purpose The purpose of this study was to present a model of factors affecting the leadership competency of Islamic Azad University managers. Method This research is a mixed method research in qualitative and quantitative in descriptive-survey method. P MoreBackground and Purpose The purpose of this study was to present a model of factors affecting the leadership competency of Islamic Azad University managers. Method This research is a mixed method research in qualitative and quantitative in descriptive-survey method. Participants in the qualitative section consisted of 21 academic experts selected by purposeful method using key experts and theoretical saturation method. In the quantitative section, all faculty and staff of Islamic Azad University of Fars province numbered 1800. Morgan table was used to determine the sample size. Based on this table, 187 faculty members and staff of Islamic Azad University of Fars were selected. The research tools were used in qualitative, exploratory and semi-structured interviews and in a small part by a researcher-made questionnaire; factors influencing managers' leadership competency were designed based on the themes obtained in the qualitative stage. Results Results in qualitative section revealed the factors influencing leadership competence in the form of 21 basic attributes, 4 organizer attributes (ethical, motivational, managerial, structural) and two pervasive factors (individual and organizational) that based on these findings the effective factors model Leadership competency was designed and quantitative results showed that the structural factor in universities had a great impact on the competencies of leaders and managers, and the model obtained had a good fit. Conclusion According to the results of the research, four factors affecting leadership competency are identified: ethical, motivational, managerial, structural, which require macro and micro strategies that lead to emergence and emergence of leadership competencies in Azad university managers. To be adopted. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Designing a competency model for middle managers in Tehran Municipality and validating it with a Structural Equation Model
Seyed Reza Razavi SaeediThe type of management in municipalities, which are typically service organizations, is different from other organizations. Therefore, the competencies of the managers of such organizations will be different from other organizations. The purpose of this study is to ide MoreThe type of management in municipalities, which are typically service organizations, is different from other organizations. Therefore, the competencies of the managers of such organizations will be different from other organizations. The purpose of this study is to identify and validate the competency model of middle managers of the municipality, which has been done in twenty-two districts of Tehran Municipality. In this study, 20 organizational experts in 8 different departments were interviewed. And the initial model of competencies of middle managers of the municipality was obtained. By performing three stages of Delphi panel among 7 experts, a modified model of competencies was obtained. In the second phase, the Structural Equation Model was used to validate the model. A questionnaire was developed and distributed among 274 middle managers of the municipality. Finally, the competency model of municipal middle managers was presented with 3 dimensions, 6 components and 45 indicators. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Explaining the Multilevel Model of Consequences of Organizational Coaching
Shadi Jaldani Faraj Allah Rahimi Reza SalehiAim: This study investigates the impact of organizational coaching on cynicism and job performance with a multilevel approach. Methods: The research method is descriptive-survey. The statistical population of this study included all employees of petrochemical companies MoreAim: This study investigates the impact of organizational coaching on cynicism and job performance with a multilevel approach. Methods: The research method is descriptive-survey. The statistical population of this study included all employees of petrochemical companies in Mahshahr Special Economic Zone. Through a sample size formula in limited societies, 245 people were randomly selected from 18 companies and questionnaires were distributed among these employees. Smart PLS software and HLM software were used for data analysis. At the individual level, the results showed that cynicism had a significant negative effect on job performance. Results: The results of multilevel analysis showed that coaching at the organizational level had a significant and negative effect on organizational cynicism at the individual level and a positive and significant effect on job performance. In this study, the moderating role of Multilevel coaching on the relationship between cynicism and job performance was confirmed. Conclusion: It seems that organizational coaching and strengthening it in the organization reduces organizational pessimism and improves employee job performance. Manuscript profile -
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5 - The effect of Succession Planning on the Transfer of Knowledge in Higher Education with the Mediating Role of Transformational Leadership (Case Study: Kharazmi University)
Ayat Saadat TalabThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of succession planning on the knowledge transfer in higher education with the mediating role of transformational leadership. The research method was descriptive correlational. The statistical population of this MoreThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of succession planning on the knowledge transfer in higher education with the mediating role of transformational leadership. The research method was descriptive correlational. The statistical population of this study included all administrators (200 people) of Kharazmi University were selected by convenience sampling method. For data collection were used the three Questionnaire of succession planning (Kim, 2006), Bass & Avolio (2004) transformational leadership, and knowledge transfer (Nonaka & Takeuchi, 1995). Data analysis was done by using structural equation modeling in AMOS And Spss-22 software. The results of structural equation modeling showed that the conceptual model of research with experimental data fits well and transformational leadership plays the role of a complete mediator in the relationship between succession planning and knowledge transfer. Accordingly, the variable relationship between succession planning and knowledge transfer through transformational leadership was confirmed in the form of path analysis. Thus, the variable of transformational leadership showed a facilitating role in the relationship between and succession planning and knowledge transfer. Also, the leading variable of succession planning had a direct and positive effect on the knowledge transfer. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that university administrators can provide a good platform By establishing a succession planning system in universities and higher education institutions, for institutionalizing knowledge transfer inside and outside the university. In the current competitive environment, university administrators will achieve the lofty goals and missions of the university by cultivating knowledgeable managers, and thus ensure the growth, development and competitive advantage of the university Manuscript profile -
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6 - Developing a Workplace Learning Framework for Chamber of Commerce based on a Grounded Theory Research
Farhad Fathi Marjan Kian Majid Ali AsgariThe aim of the present study was to develop a framework for workplace learning. The research paradigm was qualitative and the grounded theory research method was use. The research population consisted of all the employees and members of Chamber of Commerce. Then 18 inf MoreThe aim of the present study was to develop a framework for workplace learning. The research paradigm was qualitative and the grounded theory research method was use. The research population consisted of all the employees and members of Chamber of Commerce. Then 18 informants were selected by targeted sampling method until reaching the data saturation. The research tool was an in-depth semi-structured interview. In order to analyze the data, coding and categorization were used by Atlas ti software and in three stages of noticing, collecting and thinking. In order to evaluate the data strength in the present study, three criteria of "acceptability", "reliability" and "verifiability" were used. Based on the findings, the framework of the workplace learning consisted of the environment (equality and justice, working environment, learning culture and supportive work environment), the employees (interest in work and learning, responsibility and intelligence and discipline), the management (leadership power, scientific literacy And ethical virtues), the curriculum (goal setting and purposefulness, educational content, teachers 'ability, supervision and implementation, feedback and correction) and the interaction and integration (management-staff interaction, colleagues' interaction with each other, combination of formal and experimental education, integration). Outcomes of workplace learning include organizational efficiency and effectiveness, financial benefit, cohesiveness and expertise, career advancement along with employee motivation. Manuscript profile