Document Type : Research Article
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Department of Sociology, Research Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University
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Faculty member and assistant Professor at Management and Industries Engineering Complex,, Malik e Ashtar University of Technology
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Faculty of Law, Theology and Political Science, Research Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University
Abstract
Considering the role of culture in shaping the mindset and behavior of organizations and societies on one hand, and importance of futures studies in drawing a vision and path of progress towards the future,, this article seeks to identify and evaluate the dominant pattern of futures culture in defense organizations by studying the literature and examining the experiences and opinions of experts. we choose defense organizations because of their nature and mission, they, must monitor future developments with great accuracy and sensitivity, which is why the origin of futures studies knowledge is mainly defense organizations. The present study try to reveal the dimensions and components of futures culture, which in terms of method, relies on a literature review in the theoretical part and uses content analysis in the field part. To examine the current situation, twenty-two ,experts, and scientific and practical practitioners in the field of defense futures studies were interviewed (until theoretical saturation was reached) and the findings were analyzed and categorized into three sections and presented as follows: A. Characteristics of the existing futures culture (including: outlook on the future, readiness for change and innovation, organizational characteristics, attitude to risk, role of elites, and contextual factors), reasons for the formation of the existing futures culture (including: structural factors, general culture, knowledge and skills, motivation, understanding and analysis of reality), and solutions for promoting the futures culture (including: strengthening and stabilizing relevant structures, training and empowerment, promotion and dissemination, promoting international interactions and experiences, and developing tools and methods).
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