Dimensions Related to Organizational Innovation and Dynamics Affecting Job Plateauing Among School Staff in Tehran

Nafiseh  Ghasemi Zargar; Parivash Jafari; Nadergholi  Ghourchian; Amir Hossein  Mohammad Davoudi

doi:10.61838/kman.ijimob.4.2.28

Authors

Nafiseh Ghasemi Zargar PhD Student, Department of Educational Administration, School of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Parivash Jafari * Associate Professor, Department of Educational Administration, School of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran pjaafari@yahoo.com

Nadergholi Ghourchian Professor, Department of Educational Administration, School of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Amir Hossein Mohammad Davoudi Associate Professor, Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Humanities, Saveh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Saveh, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijimob.4.2.28

Keywords:

Job Plateauing, Innovation, Teachers, Managers, Schools

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to identify the antecedents and consequences affecting job plateauing among school staff in Tehran, focusing on the lack of organizational dynamics and innovation. The goal is to provide a comprehensive model to guide policymakers and planners in reducing job plateauing.

Methodology: The research employs the DEMATEL (Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) technique to analyze the relationships among various factors contributing to job plateauing. A pairwise comparison questionnaire was administered to 30 academic experts and school managers. The DEMATEL method was utilized to structure and evaluate the intensity of direct and indirect relationships among the identified factors. Data analysis was conducted using EXCEL software to calculate values such as (R), (J), (R+J), and (R-J).

Findings: The study identified five key dimensions contributing to the lack of organizational dynamics affecting job plateauing among school staff in Tehran: neglect of creativity and innovation among employees and teachers, lack of job autonomy, organizational and educational system stagnation and resistance to change, repetition and stability in current teaching methods and resources, and outdated knowledge, skills, and abilities of teachers and staff along with resistance to change. Among these, the outdated knowledge, skills, and abilities of teachers and staff, coupled with resistance to change, were found to have the highest impact on job plateauing. Additionally, neglecting creativity and innovation and lack of job autonomy were significantly influenced by other factors.

Conclusion: The study concludes that the lack of organizational dynamics significantly contributes to job plateauing among school staff. Addressing these issues, particularly by fostering creativity and innovation, enhancing job autonomy, and updating the knowledge and skills of teachers and staff, can mitigate job plateauing.