Identify the Vulnerability and Threats Affecting University Science Management (Case study of Islamic Azad University)

Subject Areas : Education

Heidar Ahmadi ¹ , Mohammad Reza Keramati ² , Gholam Ali Ahmadi ³

1 - PhD Student in Higher Education Management, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 - Associate Professor, Department of Educational Management and Planning, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran Iran
3 - Associate Professor, Curriculum Planning, Faculty of Humanities, Shahid Rajaei University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Received: 2020-10-09 Accepted : 2021-08-04 Published : 2022-03-21

Keywords: university, Vulnerability, Threats, Science Management,

Abstract :

Introduction: The aim of this study was to identify the Vulnerability and threats affecting science management policy in the university. research methodology: The research approach is applied in terms of purpose. Research information was collected by descriptive-survey method. The research is a "mixed method" and exploratory. Participants in this study were 17 faculty members of Islamic Azad University. Participants were selected by purposive method using snowball sampling method up to the theoretical saturation limit.  Qualitative data analysis was performed by inductive content analysis using coding at three levels: open, axial and selective. In the quantitative part, using Cochran's formula, 514 professors and faculty members of the Islamic Azad University were studied by "cluster" sampling method. Quantitative data analysis was performed using Smart PLS software in the form of structural equation modeling (factor analysis). Findings: Based on the results, the Structural and managerial policies, educational environment, communication environment, legal environment and intellectual and motivational environment indicators were related to recognizing Vulnerability. Indicators Contextual conditions (close environment) and intervening conditions (remote environment) were related to recognizing threats. Conclusion: Five components of structural and managerial policies, communication environment, legal environment and intellectual and motivational environment were identified as effective damages on university science management.

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