Designing an Educational Model for a Knowledge-Based Resistance Economy at Islamic Azad University: A Qualitative Study
Keywords:
resistance economy, knowledge-based, causal factors, intervening factors, contextual conditions, strategies, outcomes, outputsAbstract
Objective: The objective of this study is to develop a competency model for managers at the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, focusing on the knowledge-based resistance economy.
Methods and Materials: This qualitative research employs a grounded theory approach using a systematic paradigm. Data were collected from 15 experts in human resource and educational management through semi-structured interviews. The interviews were analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding to identify 143 indicators, 22 components, and 5 dimensions.
Findings: The research identified five main dimensions: causal factors, contextual factors, intervening factors, strategies, and outcomes. These dimensions encompass 22 components, such as upstream documents, media, organizational mission, human resources, technology, financial resources, and planning. The model highlights the significant role of media, organizational structure, and human resource management in supporting the knowledge-based resistance economy.
Conclusion: The proposed model provides a comprehensive framework for developing competencies among managers in the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs. It aligns with global trends in the knowledge-based economy and offers strategies for improving economic resilience, organizational effectiveness, and human capital development in line with the principles of the resistance economy.
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