Examining the views of education managers of Shahid Sadougi University of Yazd on how to improve the education system with an agility approach: a study with a qualitative approach

Massoud  Bakhtiari; NajmeSadat  Sajjad

doi:10.18502/tbj.v21i6.12296

Massoud Bakhtiari Assistant professor. Department of Accounting, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran .
NajmeSadat Sajjad M.sc,Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd,Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/tbj.v21i6.12296

Keywords: Agility, Organizational Culture, Flexibility, Learning Objectives, Accountability.

Abstract

: Organizations need agility in the current turbulent, complex and uncertain environment and rapidly changing markets. The purpose of this study is to design a model of agility in the educational system in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences with a theme analysis approach.

Method: The statistical population of this study was the staff, university experts, managers and officials of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences. In order to develop the model of agility in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, non-probabilistic judgmental or purposeful sampling method has been used. This sampling method is based on the researcher's theoretical understanding and previous experience of the study population. In order to analyze the data, interviews and theme analysis have been used and the interviews have continued until data saturation is achieved.

: Based on the findings based on interviews with experts and theme analysis, there are 5 main levels in the agility of the educational system in Yazd University of Medical Sciences, including educational components with 3 sub-levels (educational goals, educational needs assessment, and educational topic). Attitudinal-motivational components with 4 sub-classes (organizational culture, social justice, accountability and foresight), speed components with 2 sub-classes (cartime and technology), management components with 6 sub-classes (employee selection, employee empowerment, Management abilities, supervision, evaluation and allocation of financial resources (and components of qualification and competency) were identified with 3 subclasses (training and practical skills, organizational communication and flexibility).

Conclusion: Fierce competition in the business environment, increasing customer expectations, globalization, cultural and social issues, limited skilled human resources, information technology changes, innovation and initiative are among the driving factors for changes in organizations' environment, which necessitate attention to agility in The organization doubles.