Journal of Management and Planning in Educational Systems
Year:2017 | Volume:10 | Issue:2 (19) |Papers Count:8

The purpose of the present study is to identify the components of the method of the higher education resource allocation in Iran. For this purpose, key indicators of resource allocation were extracted and categorized into three groups of political, functional and approach-based ones. The designed questionnaire was compiled based on effective indicators on resource allocation method, among managers and experts in universities, as well as the affairs of higher education of program and budget organization of the country, distribution and needed data to study and the analysis of resource allocation indices to universities in the present and also optimal situation. The effectiveness amount of the indices was evaluated using an analytical method. Based on research findings, making change and achieving an optimal resource allocation model requires more and deeper attention to the functional component and consideration of the importance of the approach-based component. Some of the most important indicators that affect the optimal allocation of resources to universities are as follows: "realization of educational objectives of the strategic plan of the university", "realization of research objectives of the strategic plan of the university", "effectiveness of educational activities", "cost-based activities in the university", "University dignity and credibility, " "effective and transparent management process at universities, " "possibility of predicting methods and parameters used for resource allocation, " as well as "transparency, justice and resource allocation efficiency". The results of the research show that the political component does not affect the optimal method of resources allocation to universities.

This study aims to explain the role of “ self-development” on “ readiness for change” among Kharazmi University staff with mediating role of “ organizational development” . The research method is descriptive-correlational. The analytical method was structural equation modeling (SEM). Research population was all headquarter and faculty staff in Tehran consisting of 477 people. By using Cochran's sampling formula, the sample size was determined; 172 employees by stratified random sampling with proportional allocation were selected. To collect data the self-development questionnaire based on Abili and Mazari (1393) with reliability of (0/91), organizational development questionnaire by Lok and Crawford (2000) with reliability of (0/90) and Farzaneh’ s readiness to change questionnaire (1393) with reliability of (0/89), were used. For data analysis Stepwise regression and structural equation modeling was used. The results showed that among the components of “ self-development” , “ self-leadership” and “ self-management” , predict 20% changes of “ organizational development” and 29% changes of “ readiness for change” . Structural equation modeling showed that the index of self-development model has been verified and directly impact on organizational development (γ =0/26) and with the mediation of organizational development impact on readiness for change (β =0/52). The organizational development directly impact on readiness for change (β =0/63).

The purpose of this research is the investigation of management information system (MIS) with the use of seven skills ICDL (International Computer Driving License) on increasing the effectiveness of training and learning of staff Payame-noor universities staff of Ilam province. The descriptive survey method was used in this research due to the kind of hypothesis and research objective. The population was 176 people of staff of Payame-noor universities in Ilam province. The sample was 123 people who were selected by Morgan table. The theoretical model of the research is information and communication technology education (ICTE) model in training and learning process. The samples were selected by stratified random method. Data was gathered with researcher made questionnaire which consisted of 34 questions of Likert with the reliability of 0/83 using alpha Cronbach. Data was analyzed based on one-sample t-test, independent-sample t-test, and variance analysis using SPSS 16. 0 software. The results from the perspective of Payame-noor universities staff showed that there isn't any valuable attention to management information system. Moreover, using management information system and ICDL made effective results on training and learning and also it showed that the degree of knowledge of respondents is not at an acceptable level. Besides, there aren't significant differences between the degree of respondents’ familiarity with management information system (MIS) in relation to their gender, and also there is relationship between familiarity extent background with attention to the management information system (MIS) and work history and work place with familiarity degree with management information system (MIS).

This study aims at assessing the training needs of Kharazmi University new faculty members and prioritizing the identified needs. The methodology of the study is a kind of mixed-method approach. In the first phase (needs identification), a qualitative strategy was used and 9 key informants were selected purposefully from among higher education experts. The needed data were gathered by semi-structured interview and analyzed by Smith coding method. In the second phase (needs prioritization), 306 postgraduate students were selected randomly from 10 colleges of Kharazmi University (the statistical population comprised 1500 students) based on Krejcie and Morgan Table. For analyzing quantitative data, descriptive (frequency, mean and standard deviation) and inferential procedures (one-sample t test and ANOVA) were used. Results from the first phase indicated that the training needs of new professors can be categorized into 6 domains: classroom management, research methodology, teaching-learning strategies, communication skills, and psychological skills. In addition, 29 secondary needs were given priority by postgraduate students. Results from the second phase indicated that there is no significant difference between respondents except for classroom management domain.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between teachers' empowerment and their performance quality at high schools of Yasoj. Method: the kind of present study was correlational. Participants were 201 teachers (111 men and 90 women) who were selected by using stratified sampling method. All of them completed scales of performance quality and empowerment. Data were analyzed with Canonical correlation model. Results: The results showed that there were three significant canonical functions between teachers' empowerment and their performance quality. First, there was a significant relationship between the sense of competence, impact and choice with classroom management. Second, there was a significant relationship between the sense of choice and meaningfulness with quality of feedback. Finally, there was a significant relationship between the sense of trust, impact and meaningfulness with relationships. Discussion: the sense of competence, trust in others, impact, choice and meaningfulness of teachers accompany with quality of classroom management, quality of feedback, and relationships.

Higher education system has been known as one of the most significant bases of development and progress of every society. As the most important inputs of this system, students play special role in transforming the destiny of the country. Regarding the increasing number of universities and the specific situation of the country in facing the national and international crises, nowadays researchers and managers in higher levels have paid more attention to attracting, satisfying and retaining the students. Despite some efforts undertaken, it has not been looked at seriously, so that Iran loses enormously, for leaving elite students (Brain Drain). Thus, the need to have a comprehensive plan, which would lead the organization's managers and strategists, is felt. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive model for the relationship amongst the students’ satisfaction indexes, and ultimately create loyalty. For this purpose, in this study by the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, an Iranian students’ satisfaction Index model was constructed including a new way of building models. To do this, 384 questionnaires were distributed amongst five mother National Universities of region seven of Ministry of Science. Based on the results of the study, “ perceived quality” , “ image organization” , and "student relationship management" have the greatest impacts on the students’ satisfaction respectfully. Also, the "image organization", "students’ satisfaction" and "trust" were identified as the most influential factors in creating loyalty amongst the students.

The present study aims to evaluate and compare the internal performance of Tarbiat Modares University and Islamic Azad University (Central Tehran Branch) concerning the 12 areas of efficacy including educational guidance, university atmosphere, life in a university complex, academic support services, importance given to students, educational effectiveness, financial help, admission efficacy, safety and security of faculties, superior services, student-centrism, and accountability to various populations. A Descriptive survey method was used in this study. A total of 328 MA/MSc and also PhD students of Tarbiat Modares University and Islamic Azad University were asked to answer to a questionnaire. Data collection instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire prepared based on the international satisfaction Pattern of Noel Levitz. The data were analyzed using t-tests, paired samples t-test, one-sample t-tests and Friedman’ s test. The results revealed that all the 12 areas were of great importance. The highest relative satisfaction belonged to three areas of superior services, admission efficacy and educational effectiveness. Other elements were of the least satisfaction level. Moreover, comparison of the two universities showed that, in terms of accountability to various populations, Tarbiat Modares University students felt moderate to high satisfaction level. Concerning the other parameters, in spite of the higher mean scores of satisfaction in the view of Tarbiat Modares University students relative to those in the view of Islamic Azad University students, there appeared no significant difference. In both universities, satisfaction of educational performance was at low level.

This study is a survey descriptive research that aims to assess the creativity of talented high school students in a classroom environment. The statistical population contains 1152 talented high school students of Borujerd and Khorramabad. According to cluster-based Morgan sampling, 288 students (144 boys and 144 girls) were selected as the samples of the study. The tools for gathering data were a standard questionnaire of creativity (with 89. 47% reliability), a standard questionnaire of classroom (with 90. 30% reliability), and a school climate questionnaire (with 91% reliability). Based on the results, all hypotheses were confirmed. The results showed that the above-average population studied creativity of the students and their attitudes toward class and learning environment is desirable and the creativity of female students was more than male students. Male students' attitudes toward school and classroom environment were better than female students.