Design of Strategic Management Model in Technical and Vocational Training
Subject Areas : Business Strategy
Zabihollah
Rahimi
1
(Department of Educational Management, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran)
Moslem
Salehi
2
(Department of Educational Management, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran)
Mojgan
Amirianzadeh
3
(Department of Educational Management, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran)
Ebadollah
Ahmadi
4
(Department of Educational Management, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran)
Keywords: Vocational Training, strategy, model, strategic management,
Abstract :
The present research aims to design strategic management model in technical and vocational training. The research has qualitative design and for data analysis and classification, thematic Analysis Method (Thematic Network) was applied. The statistical population of the study consisted of experts of the Iran Technical and Vocational Training Organization. The number of 13 participants were selected by purposive method based on experience and expertise criteria. For data collection, the structured and semi-structured interview were used. The data collection process was performed using theoretical saturation technique until it reached the iteration and saturation stage. For data validation, triangulation method was used. Content validity index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) were used to decision making and assess the consensus of experts and to evaluate the reliability, Holstein coefficient was considered. At the end of the thematic analysis process, the conceptual model of research was designed based on the themes extracted and the theoretical foundations of the research. Results showed that number of eight inclusive themes, including strategic goals, external environment analysis, internal environment analysis, strategic analysis, educational goals, technical and vocational training plans, implementation of technical and professional training and evaluation plans, as well as 33 organizing themes and 160 basic themes were recognized for the strategic management model in technical and vocational training. According to results, this model can provide promisingly a suitable framework for strategic management execution in skill training.