A Model for Cultivating Managerial Traits in Secondary School Students: A Grounded Theory Approach
Keywords:
management, managerial traits, manager, education and trainingAbstract
The aim of this study was to identify the factors and design a model for cultivating managerial traits in secondary school students. This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of data collection and analysis. The statistical population consisted of all experts familiar with the subject under investigation, selected through judgmental and purposive sampling. Accordingly, 14 individuals were selected as the sample. Data analysis was conducted using the grounded theory method. Findings indicated that five components—curriculum content, teacher characteristics, teaching methods, school assignments, and school staff—function as causal factors in the development of managerial traits among secondary school students. School staff can play a significant role in fostering these traits by creating an environment where students have opportunities to engage in managerial roles (such as student councils). Furthermore, teachers who possess managerial skills such as leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving can serve as role models and thereby enhance these traits in students. Regarding contextual factors, five elements—family, genetics, childhood, adolescence, and peer groups—were identified as influential. The results showed that three components—individual differences, gender, and learning environment—serve as contextual conditions for developing managerial traits in secondary school students. This means that these factors provide the necessary conditions and settings in which managerial traits can emerge or be strengthened.
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