An Optimal Model for Interpersonal Communication in Command Hierarchy (Case study: Martyr Ghasem Soleimani)

Martyr Haj Ghasem Soleimani, at the level of a world manager, was able to establish, organize, and apply the Resistance Front with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Investigations of his managerial dimensions, as a precious heritage left by him, can be considered as a model for continuing his path. This research is aimed at investigating Martyr Soleimani’s interpersonal communication pattern in his command hierarchy. The data collection involves a semi-structured interview with his close knowledgeable colleagues across the resistance front, including Iran, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Lebanon. Theme analysis was employed for the analysis of the obtained information. The results revealed that the interpersonal relationship of Martyr Soleimani influenced by the position of individuals in the command hierarchy, covered a scope from determination and formality to intimacy and informality. The closer the colleagues were to Martyr Soleimani in the hierarchy of command, the more decisive and formal his behavior was, and the lower the ranks of the people, the more informal and sincere the Martyr's behavior became.