Management faculty of Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University Innovation Management in Defensive Organizations 2676-7112 7 1 2024 03 20 Modeling the Effect of Transformational Leadership on Financial Performance with the Mediating Role of Organizational Innovation and Performance Readiness Modeling the Effect of Transformational Leadership on Financial Performance with the Mediating Role of Organizational Innovation and Performance Readiness 1 26 183247 10.22034/qjimdo.2023.407613.1609 FA Hossein Azimi Associate Professor, Management and Accounting Department, Faculty of Humanities, University of Zanjan. Zanjan, Iran 0000-0002-8282-4569 Reza Pirayesh Associate Professor of Management and Accounting department, Faculty of Humanities, University of Zanjan. Zanjan, Iran Fatemeh Karami Master of Public Administration student, Transformation, Faculty of Humanities University of Zanjan. Zanjan, Iran Journal Article Background & Purpose: Transformational leaders have a significant impact on the success or failure of organizations by resorting to organizational innovation and functional readiness. To understand this issue, the current research was conducted with the aim of determining the impact of transformational leadership on financial performance with the mediating role of organizational innovation and functional readiness. Methodology: The current research is an applied reserch in terms of usage and is an descriptive-survey research in terms of purpose. The statistical population of the research included 5 software companies in the cities of Karaj and Tehran. A standard questionnaire was used to collect data. Questionnaires were randomly distributed among 317 sample members. The reliability of the measurement tool was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and its validity was confirmed through convergent validity. In this research, structural equation modeling and partial least squares method were used for data analysis, research hypothesis testing and model fitting. Findings: Transformational leadership has an effect on functional readiness and organizational innovation. Organizational innovation has an impact on financial performance and functional readiness. Functional readiness also affects financial performance. Also, the mediating role of organizational innovation and functional readiness in the impact of transformational leadership on financial performance was confirmed. Conclusion: Bosed on research findings, managers realize the importance of transformational leadership and use this style to create transformation and innovation in the organization. Also, organizations implementing a transformational leadership style and creating innovation and competitive advantage of organizations will lead to the development and growth of the organization and help to improve the company's financial performance Background & Purpose: Transformational leaders have a significant impact on the success or failure of organizations by resorting to organizational innovation and functional readiness. To understand this issue, the current research was conducted with the aim of determining the impact of transformational leadership on financial performance with the mediating role of organizational innovation and functional readiness. Methodology: The current research is an applied reserch in terms of usage and is an descriptive-survey research in terms of purpose. The statistical population of the research included 5 software companies in the cities of Karaj and Tehran. A standard questionnaire was used to collect data. Questionnaires were randomly distributed among 317 sample members. The reliability of the measurement tool was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and its validity was confirmed through convergent validity. In this research, structural equation modeling and partial least squares method were used for data analysis, research hypothesis testing and model fitting. Findings: Transformational leadership has an effect on functional readiness and organizational innovation. Organizational innovation has an impact on financial performance and functional readiness. Functional readiness also affects financial performance. Also, the mediating role of organizational innovation and functional readiness in the impact of transformational leadership on financial performance was confirmed. Conclusion: Bosed on research findings, managers realize the importance of transformational leadership and use this style to create transformation and innovation in the organization. Also, organizations implementing a transformational leadership style and creating innovation and competitive advantage of organizations will lead to the development and growth of the organization and help to improve the company's financial performance

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Management faculty of Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University Innovation Management in Defensive Organizations 2676-7112 7 1 2024 03 20 Antecedents of employees' innovative behavior; emphasizing the role of meaningful work, thriving at workplace and self-leadership of employees Antecedents of employees' innovative behavior; emphasizing the role of meaningful work, thriving at workplace and self-leadership of employees 27 56 183250 10.22034/qjimdo.2023.399725.1591 FA Marziyeh Dehghanizadeh Assistant Professor, Department of public management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran Faezeh Ahmadi M.Sc. MBA, Department of Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran Journal Article Background & Purpose: According to studies, the innovative behavior of employees is a source of competitive advantage for the organization. Hence, the present research aims to investigate the antecedents of innovative behavior of employees. Emphasizing the role of meaningful work, success in the work environment and self-leadership of employees was done. Methodology: The current research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive- survey in terms of the nature and method of data collection. The statistical population of this research included 400 employees of Razi Insurance Company and 196 people were selected as a sample using simple random sampling method. The data collection tools were standard questionnaires, the validity of the questionnaire was confirmed using the opinions of a number of experts in this field, and the reliability was also confirmed through Cronbach's alpha coefficient and composite reliability. Findings: Based on the research data analysis, the leader-member exchange has a positive and direct effect on meaningful work, success in the work environment and leadership itself; Also, the impact of meaningful work on success in the workplace; The effect of success in the workplace on innovative behavior and self-leadership; And the influence of self-leadership on innovative behavior was also confirmed. Finally, success in the workplace in the relationship between meaningful work and self-leadership; In the relationship between meaningful work and innovative behavior; in the relationship between leader-member exchange and leadership itself; And it had a mediating role in the relationship between leader-member exchange and innovative behavior. Conclusion: Leader-member exchange and meaningful work are new antecedents for creating success in the work environment and innovative behavior of employees. The research showed how leaders can promote the success of employees in the workplace, which ultimately leads to leadership and innovative behavior. Background & Purpose: According to studies, the innovative behavior of employees is a source of competitive advantage for the organization. Hence, the present research aims to investigate the antecedents of innovative behavior of employees. Emphasizing the role of meaningful work, success in the work environment and self-leadership of employees was done. Methodology: The current research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive- survey in terms of the nature and method of data collection. The statistical population of this research included 400 employees of Razi Insurance Company and 196 people were selected as a sample using simple random sampling method. The data collection tools were standard questionnaires, the validity of the questionnaire was confirmed using the opinions of a number of experts in this field, and the reliability was also confirmed through Cronbach's alpha coefficient and composite reliability. Findings: Based on the research data analysis, the leader-member exchange has a positive and direct effect on meaningful work, success in the work environment and leadership itself; Also, the impact of meaningful work on success in the workplace; The effect of success in the workplace on innovative behavior and self-leadership; And the influence of self-leadership on innovative behavior was also confirmed. Finally, success in the workplace in the relationship between meaningful work and self-leadership; In the relationship between meaningful work and innovative behavior; in the relationship between leader-member exchange and leadership itself; And it had a mediating role in the relationship between leader-member exchange and innovative behavior. Conclusion: Leader-member exchange and meaningful work are new antecedents for creating success in the work environment and innovative behavior of employees. The research showed how leaders can promote the success of employees in the workplace, which ultimately leads to leadership and innovative behavior.

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Management faculty of Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University Innovation Management in Defensive Organizations 2676-7112 7 1 2024 03 20 Organizational Learning Facilitation Model in the Framework of Succession in Public Organizations Organizational Learning Facilitation Model in the Framework of Succession in Public Organizations 57 80 185693 10.22034/qjimdo.2023.411664.1616 FA Fatemeh Akbari PhD student in Human Resource Management, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran. Kave Teimoornejad Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Azad University Central Tehran Branch Mehdi Kheirandish Professor of Management Department, Aeronautical University Of Science and technology, Tehran, Iran. 0000-0001-6815-3255 Journal Article Background & Purpose: In today's era,, improving the performance of organizations requires having empowerd employees. The existence of succession planning will ensure the existence of the required human capital. Effective learning plays an important role in the implementation of succession planning. In terms of the importance of learning, in this research, the model of facilitating organizational learning in the framework of succession in Public organizations is discussed. Methodology: This study is an applied research that was conducted using the qualitative method and thematic analysis strategy. A semi-structured interview was used to collect data. Interviews with 10‌experts were conducted in a snowball fashion until the theoretical saturation stage and data analysis was conducted in three stages of extracting basic, organizing and comprehensive concepts. Findings: The model includes five cultural dimensions(creating a suitable learning culture, knowledge sharing among colleagues, an environment of trust and confidence in the organization, a culture of learning and teaching, and an atmosphere of empathy in the organization), educational(system readiness for learning, providing in-service training and Individual growth, setting up research areas in institutions, efficiency and effectiveness of training, investment for professional development of employees, effective learning tools and having active training groups, managerial(sense of managerial stability, effective and efficient performance evaluation system, decentralization, formulation of vision and planning It is strategic, meritocracy, succession management in the organization, learning management in the organization and the rule of systemic thinking in the organization), innovative(readiness to accept changes, redesigning processes and procedures, accepting new ideas in the organization, monitoring environmental changes and smartening education and learning) and and individual (employee characteristics and attitude). Conclusion: Facilitating learning in the statistical population of the present study requires comprehensive planning in the dimensions of the research model Background & Purpose: In today's era,, improving the performance of organizations requires having empowerd employees. The existence of succession planning will ensure the existence of the required human capital. Effective learning plays an important role in the implementation of succession planning. In terms of the importance of learning, in this research, the model of facilitating organizational learning in the framework of succession in Public organizations is discussed. Methodology: This study is an applied research that was conducted using the qualitative method and thematic analysis strategy. A semi-structured interview was used to collect data. Interviews with 10‌experts were conducted in a snowball fashion until the theoretical saturation stage and data analysis was conducted in three stages of extracting basic, organizing and comprehensive concepts. Findings: The model includes five cultural dimensions(creating a suitable learning culture, knowledge sharing among colleagues, an environment of trust and confidence in the organization, a culture of learning and teaching, and an atmosphere of empathy in the organization), educational(system readiness for learning, providing in-service training and Individual growth, setting up research areas in institutions, efficiency and effectiveness of training, investment for professional development of employees, effective learning tools and having active training groups, managerial(sense of managerial stability, effective and efficient performance evaluation system, decentralization, formulation of vision and planning It is strategic, meritocracy, succession management in the organization, learning management in the organization and the rule of systemic thinking in the organization), innovative(readiness to accept changes, redesigning processes and procedures, accepting new ideas in the organization, monitoring environmental changes and smartening education and learning) and and individual (employee characteristics and attitude). Conclusion: Facilitating learning in the statistical population of the present study requires comprehensive planning in the dimensions of the research model

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Management faculty of Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University Innovation Management in Defensive Organizations 2676-7112 7 1 2024 03 20 Designing a Professional Competence Pattern of Key Managers in Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company Designing a Professional Competence Pattern of Key Managers in Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company 81 108 178597 10.22034/qjimdo.2023.406087.1605 FA Mahsa Mohammadian , PhD student, Department of Public Administration, School of Management and Economics, Research and Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Alireza Koshki Jahromi Visiting Associate Prof., Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Economics, Research and Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Associate Prof., Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran Abolhassan Faghihi Professor Department of Public Administration, School of Management and Economics, Research and Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Mohammad Bamenimoghadam Visiting Prof., at Dept. of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Economics, Research and Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Prof. at Dept. of Statistics, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran Journal Article Background & Purpose: Development of professional competence to perform key tasks and economic and social development of the organization is of particular importance. Hence, in the present research, the design of the model of professional competence of key managers in Iran's Marine Engineering and Construction Company has been discussed. Methodology: This study is an applied research that was conducted qualitatively using the qualitative content analysis method. For this purpose, sixteen documents were studied in order to identify the professional qualifications of key managers, and 14 academic and executive experts of the Oil Industry Research Institute and Marine Facilities Company were interviewed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted by combining purposeful judgmental sampling and snowball methods. Findings: The pattern of professional qualifications of key managers includes four dimensions of capacity-building qualifications (foresight, system attitude, analysis skills, formation of work teams, motivation development, negotiation skills, technological skills, collaborative decision-making), balance competencies (leadership competencies, technical competencies, supervision and control, time management, communication competencies, executive competencies), Individual competencies (self-management, ethical competencies, professional experience, positive personality traits, behavioral competencies, professional knowledge, general knowledge) and development competencies (attracting and employing expert staff, training, and human resource development, organizational growth and development, business intelligence, creativity, and innovation). Conclusion: Organizational managers need different characteristics to be successful. These characteristics allow a manager to act correctly in the organization and motivate other employees of the organization to move towards organizational goals. Background & Purpose: Development of professional competence to perform key tasks and economic and social development of the organization is of particular importance. Hence, in the present research, the design of the model of professional competence of key managers in Iran's Marine Engineering and Construction Company has been discussed. Methodology: This study is an applied research that was conducted qualitatively using the qualitative content analysis method. For this purpose, sixteen documents were studied in order to identify the professional qualifications of key managers, and 14 academic and executive experts of the Oil Industry Research Institute and Marine Facilities Company were interviewed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted by combining purposeful judgmental sampling and snowball methods. Findings: The pattern of professional qualifications of key managers includes four dimensions of capacity-building qualifications (foresight, system attitude, analysis skills, formation of work teams, motivation development, negotiation skills, technological skills, collaborative decision-making), balance competencies (leadership competencies, technical competencies, supervision and control, time management, communication competencies, executive competencies), Individual competencies (self-management, ethical competencies, professional experience, positive personality traits, behavioral competencies, professional knowledge, general knowledge) and development competencies (attracting and employing expert staff, training, and human resource development, organizational growth and development, business intelligence, creativity, and innovation). Conclusion: Organizational managers need different characteristics to be successful. These characteristics allow a manager to act correctly in the organization and motivate other employees of the organization to move towards organizational goals.

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Management faculty of Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University Innovation Management in Defensive Organizations 2676-7112 7 1 2024 03 20 Providing a pattern for prioritizing defense technologies Providing a pattern for prioritizing defense technologies 109 132 184093 10.22034/qjimdo.2023.395291.1583 FA Mohammad Hassan Ahmadzadehfard Ph.D. Student of science and technology policy, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran 0009-0004-5109-0920 Sepehr Ghazinoory Prof. of Information Technology Management Department, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran Abolghasem Sarabadani 2. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University Mohammad Taghi Partovi Assistant Prof. of the Command and Staff University of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article Background & Purpose: Limited resources and the existence of numerous innovation opportunities have revealed the need to pay more attention to intelligent prioritization in the field of science, technology and innovation. Based on this, in this research, a mechanism for prioritizing defense technologies has been provided. Methodology: In this research, the methodology of design science was used, which focuses on solving specific problems by designing and making new artifacts. This method has 3 main stages including awareness, development and summation and each stage has four sub-stages. In this research, in-depth interview tool was used. 24 experts were selected as the statistical population by snowball method. To analyze the research data, general methods based on theme analysis and a combination of inductive and theory-based approaches were used to identify and categorize themes and semantic patterns (themes) in the data. Findings: The proposed model for prioritizing defense technologies included the following eight steps; Extraction of basic cross-sector - upstream - national and international strategic values, identification of technologies and continuous estimation of the probability of their use and dimensions of use in the military field, explanation of the current and future consequences and results of the development of each of the technologies, the affected areas and the beneficiaries of each of the technologies, determining the weights Each of the criteria of capability, attractiveness and compatibility and reflection in the three-dimensional matrix and choosing the best portfolio of technology development projects, finalizing the portfolio of projects, continuous monitoring and evaluation of technological priorities. Conclusion: In the issue of prioritizing potential or actual defense technologies, it is necessary to consider the expectations of stakeholders or economic, political, social and cultural sectors. Also, as a policy recommendation, the need to focus as much as possible on dual-purpose technologies and the connection of defense and non-defense industries was emphasized. Background & Purpose: Limited resources and the existence of numerous innovation opportunities have revealed the need to pay more attention to intelligent prioritization in the field of science, technology and innovation. Based on this, in this research, a mechanism for prioritizing defense technologies has been provided. Methodology: In this research, the methodology of design science was used, which focuses on solving specific problems by designing and making new artifacts. This method has 3 main stages including awareness, development and summation and each stage has four sub-stages. In this research, in-depth interview tool was used. 24 experts were selected as the statistical population by snowball method. To analyze the research data, general methods based on theme analysis and a combination of inductive and theory-based approaches were used to identify and categorize themes and semantic patterns (themes) in the data. Findings: The proposed model for prioritizing defense technologies included the following eight steps; Extraction of basic cross-sector - upstream - national and international strategic values, identification of technologies and continuous estimation of the probability of their use and dimensions of use in the military field, explanation of the current and future consequences and results of the development of each of the technologies, the affected areas and the beneficiaries of each of the technologies, determining the weights Each of the criteria of capability, attractiveness and compatibility and reflection in the three-dimensional matrix and choosing the best portfolio of technology development projects, finalizing the portfolio of projects, continuous monitoring and evaluation of technological priorities. Conclusion: In the issue of prioritizing potential or actual defense technologies, it is necessary to consider the expectations of stakeholders or economic, political, social and cultural sectors. Also, as a policy recommendation, the need to focus as much as possible on dual-purpose technologies and the connection of defense and non-defense industries was emphasized.

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Management faculty of Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University Innovation Management in Defensive Organizations 2676-7112 7 1 2024 03 20 Organizational Virtue Modeling in Service Organizations with the Approach of Promoting Organizational Innovation Organizational Virtue Modeling in Service Organizations with the Approach of Promoting Organizational Innovation 133 154 195948 10.22034/qjimdo.2024.430819.1647 FA Leila Tanha Department of Management, Faculty of Humanities, Saveh Branch of Islamic Azad University, Saveh, Iran Ehsan Sadeh Associate Pro., Department of Management, Faculty of Humanities, Saveh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Saveh, Iran Zainol Abedin Amini Sabegh Associate Prof., Department of Management, Faculty of Humanities, Saveh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Saveh, Iran Ali Reza Afsharnejad Department of Management, Faculty of Humanities, Saveh Branch of Islamic Azad University, Saveh, Iran Journal Article 2023 12 16 Background & Purpose: Innovation is used as an effective mechanism and an attractive goal for the sustainability and promotion of the legitimacy of government organizations and soft and hard approaches have always been used to achieve this goal. Therefore, in this research, the modeling of organizational virtue in service organizations with the approach of promoting organizational innovation is discussed. Methodology: Based on the type of use, this research is applied and in terms of method, it is a kind of mixed-exploratory research. The statistical population in the qualitative section included 20 organizational experts and academic specialists, and in the quantitative section, it included 803 managers and judicial experts of Arak city. The data collection tool was semi-structured interviews in the qualitative part and questionnaires in the quantitative part. Coding technique was used in the qualitative part and structural equations modeling in the quantitative part to analyze the data. Findings: Based on data analysis, 20 concepts and three individual, group and organizational subcategories were identified for the category of organizational virtue. Also, the results of quantitative analysis indicated the effect of organizational virtue in service organizations on organizational innovation with the mediating role of improving individual attitude and individual performance of employees. Conclusion: Today, focusing on soft approaches to improve organizational innovation has become more attractive and has attracted the attention of those involved. Due to the non-cost nature of the soft approach, the results of this research can be used by the officials of the organization Background & Purpose: Innovation is used as an effective mechanism and an attractive goal for the sustainability and promotion of the legitimacy of government organizations and soft and hard approaches have always been used to achieve this goal. Therefore, in this research, the modeling of organizational virtue in service organizations with the approach of promoting organizational innovation is discussed. Methodology: Based on the type of use, this research is applied and in terms of method, it is a kind of mixed-exploratory research. The statistical population in the qualitative section included 20 organizational experts and academic specialists, and in the quantitative section, it included 803 managers and judicial experts of Arak city. The data collection tool was semi-structured interviews in the qualitative part and questionnaires in the quantitative part. Coding technique was used in the qualitative part and structural equations modeling in the quantitative part to analyze the data. Findings: Based on data analysis, 20 concepts and three individual, group and organizational subcategories were identified for the category of organizational virtue. Also, the results of quantitative analysis indicated the effect of organizational virtue in service organizations on organizational innovation with the mediating role of improving individual attitude and individual performance of employees. Conclusion: Today, focusing on soft approaches to improve organizational innovation has become more attractive and has attracted the attention of those involved. Due to the non-cost nature of the soft approach, the results of this research can be used by the officials of the organization

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Management faculty of Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University Innovation Management in Defensive Organizations 2676-7112 7 1 2024 03 20 Qualitative Analysis of Obstacles and Solutions of Organizational Branding of Public Services Qualitative Analysis of Obstacles and Solutions of Organizational Branding of Public Services 155 178 195946 10.22034/qjimdo.2024.441600.1663 FA Farshid Nazeriyan Phd Student of Business Management, Islamic Azad University, Quds City Branch, Quds City, Iran Mohammad Javad Mahmoudi Associate Prof. of Economics, Member of the Scientific Board of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Tehran, Iran 0009-0003-7215-9723 Mohammad Aghayee Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Faculty of Management, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran Nader Gharibnavaz Assistant Professor, Business Management Department, Islamic Azad University, Quds City Branch, Quds City, Iran. Journal Article 2024 02 12 Background & Purpose: Having the Mobile Communications of Iran Company (MCI) with public and government facilities and infrastructure has led to not paying attention to organizational branding. The non-fulfillment of organizational branding in the shadow of monopoly and state enterprise has led to numerous challenges for the quantitative and qualitative development of the MCI in a competitive environment. Then, in the current research, a qualitative study of barriers and organizational branding solutions of MCI has been done. Methodology: This research is based on qualitative method and grounded theory strategy. In this research, an in-depth interview was conducted with 14 managers and subject experts. The research data were analyzed based on the principles qualitative research during three stages of open, central and selective coding. Findings: Based on data analysis, 184 primary concepts, 10 component categories and 34 major categories were extracted. According to the findings of the research, the problems caused by the conditions of sanctions and centralization in the policy-making system as a kind of structural obstacle have made the branding process of the MCI difficult. Also, the governance of the bureaucracy system and government management methods have made the existing conditions doubly challenging. Conclusion: Based on the literature, in order to face the structural conditions, it is necessary to focus on social and cultural capacities and characteristics in order to facilitate the organizational branding process of MCI. Also, handing over management powers to the provinces and adopting interactive approaches were among the strategies that will have consequences such as increasing market share, strengthening the penetration rate and achieving goals. Background & Purpose: Having the Mobile Communications of Iran Company (MCI) with public and government facilities and infrastructure has led to not paying attention to organizational branding. The non-fulfillment of organizational branding in the shadow of monopoly and state enterprise has led to numerous challenges for the quantitative and qualitative development of the MCI in a competitive environment. Then, in the current research, a qualitative study of barriers and organizational branding solutions of MCI has been done. Methodology: This research is based on qualitative method and grounded theory strategy. In this research, an in-depth interview was conducted with 14 managers and subject experts. The research data were analyzed based on the principles qualitative research during three stages of open, central and selective coding. Findings: Based on data analysis, 184 primary concepts, 10 component categories and 34 major categories were extracted. According to the findings of the research, the problems caused by the conditions of sanctions and centralization in the policy-making system as a kind of structural obstacle have made the branding process of the MCI difficult. Also, the governance of the bureaucracy system and government management methods have made the existing conditions doubly challenging. Conclusion: Based on the literature, in order to face the structural conditions, it is necessary to focus on social and cultural capacities and characteristics in order to facilitate the organizational branding process of MCI. Also, handing over management powers to the provinces and adopting interactive approaches were among the strategies that will have consequences such as increasing market share, strengthening the penetration rate and achieving goals.

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Management faculty of Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University Innovation Management in Defensive Organizations 2676-7112 7 1 2024 03 20 Formulation of Organizational Strategies in Small Companies (Case Study: An Automotive Parts Manufacturing Company) Formulation of Organizational Strategies in Small Companies (Case Study: An Automotive Parts Manufacturing Company) 179 198 243995 10.22034/qjimdo.2024.450322.1702 FA Samad Khabbaz Bavil Department of Business Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran Journal Article Background & Purpose: Small companies operating in the automotive parts industry navigate a dynamic and competitive environment where rapid technological changes, market fluctuations, and resource limitations pose significant challenges to strategy formulation and implementation. Despite the high importance of strategic management for these entities, many small companies lack a coherent structure and approach for defining their future direction. The objective of this research is to formulate an appropriate strategy for a small automotive parts manufacturing company, thereby providing practical solutions for improving its performance and enhancing competitiveness. Methodology: This research is applied in terms of its objective and descriptive-analytical in nature. The statistical population comprises managers, experts, and key employees of a small automotive parts manufacturing company who are directly involved in decision-making processes and production operations. Due to the limited number of eligible individuals, a census sampling method was employed. Data collection involved a combination of semi-structured interviews and a researcher-made questionnaire encompassing internal and external environmental indicators. The collected data were analyzed using environmental analysis methods and Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrices (QSPM) to extract and prioritize suitable strategies for the company. Findings: Based on the total scores obtained from the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM), the strategies were prioritized as follows: formation of an industrial cluster with a score of 6.18 ranked first, formation of a reciprocal service consortium with a score of 4.95 ranked second, and participation in the value chain with a score of 4.76 ranked third. Therefore, based on the analysis of internal and external strategic factors, the formation of an industrial cluster was identified as the most appropriate strategy for the studied auto parts manufacturing company Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that, considering the internal and external conditions of the auto parts manufacturing company, approaches based on cooperation and synergy among firms can play an effective role in improving performance and enhancing competitiveness Background & Purpose: Small companies operating in the automotive parts industry navigate a dynamic and competitive environment where rapid technological changes, market fluctuations, and resource limitations pose significant challenges to strategy formulation and implementation. Despite the high importance of strategic management for these entities, many small companies lack a coherent structure and approach for defining their future direction. The objective of this research is to formulate an appropriate strategy for a small automotive parts manufacturing company, thereby providing practical solutions for improving its performance and enhancing competitiveness. Methodology: This research is applied in terms of its objective and descriptive-analytical in nature. The statistical population comprises managers, experts, and key employees of a small automotive parts manufacturing company who are directly involved in decision-making processes and production operations. Due to the limited number of eligible individuals, a census sampling method was employed. Data collection involved a combination of semi-structured interviews and a researcher-made questionnaire encompassing internal and external environmental indicators. The collected data were analyzed using environmental analysis methods and Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrices (QSPM) to extract and prioritize suitable strategies for the company. Findings: Based on the total scores obtained from the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM), the strategies were prioritized as follows: formation of an industrial cluster with a score of 6.18 ranked first, formation of a reciprocal service consortium with a score of 4.95 ranked second, and participation in the value chain with a score of 4.76 ranked third. Therefore, based on the analysis of internal and external strategic factors, the formation of an industrial cluster was identified as the most appropriate strategy for the studied auto parts manufacturing company Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that, considering the internal and external conditions of the auto parts manufacturing company, approaches based on cooperation and synergy among firms can play an effective role in improving performance and enhancing competitiveness

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Management faculty of Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University Innovation Management in Defensive Organizations 2676-7112 7 1 2024 03 20 Explaining the Role of Knowledge Management and Digital Innovation in Enhancing Smart Supply Chain Performance in Defense Organizations: Analyzing the Mediating Role of Organizational Learning Explaining the Role of Knowledge Management and Digital Innovation in Enhancing Smart Supply Chain Performance in Defense Organizations: Analyzing the Mediating Role of Organizational Learning 199 230 247470 10.22034/qjimdo.2024.851020.5411 FA Seyed Reza Mousavizadeh Department of Business Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran Shamsollah Bahmaee PhD Student in Public Administration, Graduate Studies Center, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article Background & Purpose: In the era of expanding intelligent logistics processes, defense organizations are required to simultaneously leverage the capabilities of knowledge management and digital innovation. However, the mechanisms through which these capabilities influence smart supply chain performance, particularly through organizational mechanisms such as organizational learning, require further empirical investigation. Therefore, the present study aims to explain the role of knowledge management and digital innovation in enhancing the smart supply chain performance of defense organizations, with a particular emphasis on the mediating role of organizational learning. Methodology: This study is applied in terms of purpose and adopts a descriptive-correlational design based on structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population consisted of managers and experts from the country's defense organizations, from which 330 participants were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through a standardized questionnaire. The validity of the research instrument was confirmed through content validity, while its reliability was established using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Data were analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach with SmartPLS software. Findings: Knowledge management has a positive and significant effect on both organizational learning and smart supply chain performance. Likewise, digital innovation exerts a positive and significant influence on organizational learning and smart supply chain performance. Furthermore, organizational learning directly and significantly enhances smart supply chain performance. The findings also confirmed the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship between knowledge management and smart supply chain performance, as well as in the relationship between digital innovation and smart supply chain performance. Conclusion: Investing in digital infrastructure, facilitating knowledge creation and sharing processes, empowering employees, and institutionalizing continuous learning provide the foundation for enhancing the agility, coordination, adaptability, and operational effectiveness of the defense supply chain. Background & Purpose: In the era of expanding intelligent logistics processes, defense organizations are required to simultaneously leverage the capabilities of knowledge management and digital innovation. However, the mechanisms through which these capabilities influence smart supply chain performance, particularly through organizational mechanisms such as organizational learning, require further empirical investigation. Therefore, the present study aims to explain the role of knowledge management and digital innovation in enhancing the smart supply chain performance of defense organizations, with a particular emphasis on the mediating role of organizational learning. Methodology: This study is applied in terms of purpose and adopts a descriptive-correlational design based on structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population consisted of managers and experts from the country's defense organizations, from which 330 participants were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through a standardized questionnaire. The validity of the research instrument was confirmed through content validity, while its reliability was established using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Data were analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach with SmartPLS software. Findings: Knowledge management has a positive and significant effect on both organizational learning and smart supply chain performance. Likewise, digital innovation exerts a positive and significant influence on organizational learning and smart supply chain performance. Furthermore, organizational learning directly and significantly enhances smart supply chain performance. The findings also confirmed the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship between knowledge management and smart supply chain performance, as well as in the relationship between digital innovation and smart supply chain performance. Conclusion: Investing in digital infrastructure, facilitating knowledge creation and sharing processes, empowering employees, and institutionalizing continuous learning provide the foundation for enhancing the agility, coordination, adaptability, and operational effectiveness of the defense supply chain.

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