Identifying the Factors Affecting Succession Development in University Management (Mixed-method Research at Farhangian University)

Document Type : Research Article

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1 Department of Educational Management, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Architecture, Faculty of Enghelāb-e Eslāmi, College of Technical, National University of Skills, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

One of the major issues of advanced and progressive systems in the third millennium is the importance of the role of "educational management and leadership" in advancing the goals of education. In this context, Farhangian University has a serious task and an important mission. Regarding its effective management and leadership, the need for new leadership strategies, including talent management and succession planning, is more evident than ever. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to identify the factors affecting succession planning in the management of Farhangian University. This study is applied in purpose and, considering the method of collecting research data, is of a mixed type, both qualitative and quantitative, with a deductive-inductive approach. The research community in the qualitative section consisted of experts, professors, and professionals in the field of human resources at Farhangian University, 17 individuals of which were selected as the research sample using purposeful snowball sampling. The statistical population in the quantitative stage consisted of professors, managers, and employees of Farhangian University, 256 individuals of which were selected using a random sampling method based on the Cochran formula. In order to collect qualitative data, semi-structured interviews were used, while a researcher-made questionnaire was used for quantitative data. The reliability of the interview data was confirmed by the participant feedback method, and the validity of the interviews was confirmed by the agreement coefficient and retest method. Additionally, the face validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts, and the reliability of the questionnaire was obtained using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.89. To analyze the data, open and axial coding method was used in the qualitative part, and exploratory factor analysis was employed in the quantitative part. The results showed that the factors affecting succession planning in the management of Farhangian University include: 1- Formulating a vision and succession plan, 2- Talent management and meritocracy, 3- Training and development of the teaching professionals, 4- Participatory management and leadership (employee participation), 5- Developmental assignments, 6- Improving human resource management, and 7- Performance appraisal system. The results of this research can be effective in improving the status of succession planning, talent management, and the efficiency of educational system.

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Organizational Culture Management
Volume 24, Issue 1
April 2026
Pages 101-117

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