Interpretive structural modeling of anti-elite factors in Iran's public sector

Subject Areas : Transformational Human Resources

Mohammad Yari ¹ , mohammad ziaaddini ² , Mostafa Hadavinejad ³ , mahdi Ebrahiminejad Rafsanjani ⁴

1 - PHD Student, Department of Management, Rafsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University
2 - Assistant Professor, Facuity of Management, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch, Rafsanjan, Iran.
3 - Associate Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative Affairs and Economics, Vali -e- Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran
4 - Professor, Department of Management and Economic, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.

Received: 2023-12-17 Accepted : 2024-01-13 Published : 2024-02-19

Keywords: elite, anti-eliticism, public sector,

Abstract :

Background and Purpose: Anti-elitism is the process of voluntary negative confrontation with the elites and the underutilization of their core career capabilities and competencies; the purpose of this research is to identify the causes and consequences of anti-elitism in the public sector. Analysis method: In order to collect the required data, in-depth interviews were conducted with 17 people with the necessary expertise in the field of elites In order to analyze the data, the relationships between the dimensions and indicators of anti-elitism were determined and analyzed in an integrated manner using the structural-interpretive modeling (ISM) analytical method; Finally, by using MICMAC analysis, the types of variables were determined according to their influence and effectiveness on other variables. Findings: The findings of the research showed that the variable "not paying attention to meritocracy" is one of the key variables, which is included in the category of independent variables (fourth group) and has a great impact on the process of anti-elitism in the public sector. Conclusion: The research findings indicate that using a merit-based system and leadership for utilizing elites and avoiding political appointments plays an important role in reducing elitism in the public sector, utilizing the abilities and talents of the elites, and preventing their escape from the government sector. Key words: elite, anti-elitism, public sector