Identifying the components of the strategic thinking competency model of bank managers (case study of Tejarat Bank in southern Iran)
Subject Areas :Omidreza Sadati 1 , امین نیک پور 2 * , shiva madahiyan 3
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2 - دانشیار گروه مدیریت، واحد کرمان، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، کرمان، ایران
3 - Faculty member, Department of Management, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Islamic Azad University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
Keywords: Strategic thinking competency, setting strategic goals, organizational strategic knowledge, making strategic decisions, creating strategic options.,
Abstract :
The aim of this research was to identify and design the strategic thinking competency model of commercial bank managers in southern Iran using a qualitative approach. To achieve this goal, the content analysis method was used, which is one of the effective methods for analyzing qualitative data. Initially, the theoretical foundations and background of the research were examined, and then semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 experts, including university professors, strategic bank experts, and senior managers of Tejarat Bank. Library and interview methods were used to collect data. Data analysis was performed through the content analysis process and NVIVO software. The findings showed that key competencies in strategic thinking of bank managers include setting strategic goals, developing individual competencies, establishing purposeful relationships, searching for potential strategic resources, organizational strategic knowledge, environmental opportunism, formulating value-creating strategies, making strategic decisions, creating strategic options, and human resource management. Also, the results of data analysis using the Fuzzy Delphi method indicate the high impact of individual and social competencies such as communication skills and thinking beyond daily operations in strengthening management processes and making strategic decisions. The results of this study can help bank managers improve their strategic capabilities and make more informed decisions.
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