Designing a Model Of Succession Process For Educational superintendent: An application of the Grounded Theory Strategy

Document Type : Qualitative Research Paper

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1 , Department Of Educational Sciences, Faculty Of Humanities And Social Sciences, University Of Kurdistan. Sanandaj, Iran

2 Department Of Educational Sciences, Faculty Of Humanities And Social Sciences, University Of Kurdistan. Sanandaj, Iran

3 Department of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Univesity of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

10.22034/jsa.2025.139978.2543

Abstract

This research was carried out with the aim of designing the succession model of education superintendents. The strategy of this qualitative research was carried out using the grounded theory. The participants include superintendents and vice-presidents of education departments in Uramanat regions of Kermanshah province, 18 people were selected as a sample with the purposeful sampling method. The data collection tool in this research was a semi-structured interview, and by using a systematic method from the data theory method of the foundation, the factors affecting the succession of superintendents were identified It was checked and confirmed using the methods of retest reliability and reliability of two coders. Qualitative data obtained during three stages of coding analysis and the effective factors of managerial succession and relationships between them were obtained. The results show 16 general categories including the causal factors of legislation, support and succession training, background factors of bureaucracy, improvement of appointments, budget allocation, service compensation, hiring methods, intermediary factors, politicization and social conditions, the central category of succession administrators, succession strategies, talent management and delegation authority and consequences (positive consequences and negative consequences).

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School Administration
Volume 12, Issue 3 - Serial Number 39
October 2024
Pages 137-170

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  • Receive Date: 05 April 2024
  • Revise Date: 02 September 2024
  • Accept Date: 25 September 2024

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