Presenting a Succession Planning Model for Executive Managers of Bank Melli Iran in Khorasan Razavi Province Using a Grounded Theory Approach
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Succession, managers, causal factors, interventionists, background conditions, strategies, consequences, outputsAbstract
The aim of this study is to develop a succession planning model for executive managers of Bank Melli Iran in Khorasan Razavi Province. From a research objective standpoint, the study is applied in nature; in terms of data type, it is qualitative; and methodologically, it follows a systemic (paradigmatic) grounded theory design. The research population consists of human resources experts with doctoral degrees who possess authorship, publications, research background, and practical experience in this field. Using a theoretical purposive sampling method, 15 experts were selected for interviews. The data collection tool was a semi-structured interview, through which the dimensions, components, and indicators of the succession planning model for executive managers of Bank Melli Iran were formulated. To construct the interview framework, in-depth interviews with the experts were conducted initially. Subsequently, through open coding, relevant indicators were extracted, which were then categorized into components and indicators via axial coding. These were sent to the 15 experts for validation, and using selective coding, the components and indicators were identified and finalized through interviews and brainstorming sessions. As a result, 5 dimensions, 18 components, and 106 indicators were finalized for the succession planning model targeting executive managers of Bank Melli Iran in Khorasan Razavi. After final approval and prioritization by the experts, the dimensions, components, and indicators of the model were illustrated, and the model underwent an additional round of validation by experts.
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