Presenting a Model for Selecting Professional Managers of Governmental Organizations

Meritocracy and establishment of worthy managers is one of the most essential factors in the success and progress of the government system that can facilitate the development of the country. Formulating the competencies required for running public office positions and presenting a model for selecting the right person from the most talented is the most important condition for the realization of a meritocratic system. The present study is a descriptive-survey in terms of implementation and an applied one in terms of purpose. In this study, a combination of several qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used to ensure the accuracy of the managers’ selection process. In the process of conducting the research, first, benchmarks of managerial competencies were applied using previous researches as well as the competencies used in developed countries and six main criteria and 28 sub-criteria were gathered. It followed by forming focus groups consisting 45 people as a panel of academics and some experts from the governing body and the Organization for Management and Planning. Using the fuzzy Delphi methodology, the basic competence criteria refined to 17 key sub-criteria, and in the next stage, the fuzzy hierarchical analysis technique used to identify and rank the most important and essential competencies for managers. Finally, in order to test the presented model, in another case study conducted in one of the aforementioned organizations, eight senior executives and stakeholders intended to choose one of their professional managers among three applicant for managerial post. In the proposed research model, they selected the right person for the post. The results show that strategic thinking, team formation and Information Technology management are among the most important priorities in professional competencies.