The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of surrogate training system on human resource productivity in the public sector. This research is a descriptive-correlational research that has been done by survey method. This research is applied in terms of purpose. The statistical population of the study consisted of employees of Kerman Province Industry, Mine and Trade Organization and 200 people were selected through simple random sampling method. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire on surrogate training system performance and Hershey and Goldsmith's standard productivity questionnaire (1980). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The findings of the study, while confirming the proposed model, showed that the implementation of surrogate training system had a positive effect on human resource productivity. Another finding showed that among the aspects of the implementation of the surrogate training system, evaluation of available resources had the most positive effect on the productivity of manpower and managerial training and finding and employing talented individuals were in the dimensional order, respectively.

The purpose of the present study is studying the implementation rate of succession planning system and determining its relationship with employees’ job satisfaction in Economic and Financial Affairs Organization of Kerman. The research is of correlation and descriptive type that has been done by survey method. The statistical population included all the employees of the Economic and Financial Affairs Organization of Kerman and according to Morgan table, a sample of 240 persons has been chosen. The inferential and descriptive statistics method (correlation test of Pearson) has been used in order to analyze the data and the data collection instruments were the questionnaires of the implementation of succession planning system and job satisfaction. The findings of the research show that there is a meaningful relationship between the implementation of succession planning system and its components (employing talented people, existing resource assessment, training and promoting talented people) and job satisfaction.

Succession is a way to ensure that there are people who can qualify for various organizational and managerial jobs and positions in the future. But successful planning and implementation of the succession system requires effort and equipping the organization with intelligent talent management strategies. The purpose of this study was to prioritize the factors affecting the successful implementation of the succession system in the Yazd broadcasting. To do this, the research literature was reviewed and Delphi technique was used after identifying the factors, then fuzzy TOPSIS method was used to prioritize the finalized factors. The results show that among the finalized factors, evaluation of capabilities, skills and competencies, and then, commitment to implement the succession program and implementation of a comprehensive system of performance evaluation were ranked respectively. Thus, according to the identified priority of 25 factors, policy makers and those in charge are suggested to formulate convenient and successful strategies.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers affecting the Implementing of the succession system in the central offices of the National Bank of Iran. This study was conducted using descriptive-survey method and is of applied type. The statistical population of this study was directors, experts and officials of the central departments of the National Bank of Iran in 1396. The sample size was 191 persons by using simple random sampling method and Krugsi Morgan's method. The data gathering method was library and field survey. The data were gathered through a researcher-made questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS software in two descriptive and inferential sections (T-test and ahp). The results of this study indicated that structural barriers, behavioral barriers, organizational barriers, and management barriers in the establishment of the succession system in the National Bank of Iran offices have a positive and significant effect, while structural barriers are of high priority.

Succession planning is considered as a strategic pillar in learning and transferringorganizational experiences as well as empowering human resources to meet thefuture needs of the organization in key jobs. The purpose of this study is to identifythe conceptual model of factors affecting the effective implementation of thesuccession management system in Mobile Communication Company ofIran(MCCI). The research method is applied in terms of purpose and is descriptive-exploratory in terms of method and nature. The statistical population of the studyincluded all employees (experts and above) of MCCI who were selected as asample by stratified sampling method using Cochran's formula and participated in the research. Data collection tool was a questionnaire and exploratory factor analysis (SPSS software) and confirmatory factor analysis (PLS software) were used to analyze the data. Based on the research findings, 45 indicators in the form of three categories of structural factors (27 indicators), behavioral factors (13 indicators) and underlying factors (5 indicators) were identified as effective factors on the effective implementation of succession management system in the study population. The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed the confirmation of the factor structure model of the research including structural factors with a bcoefficient of 0.627, behavioral factors with a coefficient of 0.319 and contextual factors with a coefficient of 0.137.The obtained framework can be used as a strategic tool in strategic human resource management in order to effectively establish a succession system in Iran Mobile Communications Company.

Considering the important role of the educational system in the society and the diversity of its services and activities, it is necessary that huge human resources are available to this system, but usually these resources are not selected competently or effectively and efficiently. are not exploited; therefore in this research, the process of establishing the succession planning system of management in universities was carried out using a qualitative method based on the grounded theory. For this purpose, 23 chancellors and vice-chancellors of departments in Azad Universities were interviewed and the data was extracted from the text of the interviews. The results of data analysis in the three stages of open, axial, and selective coding showed 14 general categories that were based on a paradigmatic model including causative conditions (foresight in academic decisions and proper management of resources); focal category (meritocracy); establishment strategies (nurturing competent ones, management Style, Creating a collaborative environment and Creating favorable structural and executive fields); background factors (culture and Value and psychological Factors); intervening conditions (management of the academic system, supporting and organizational culture) and the expected outcomes (organizational promotion) reflects the process of establishing a succession planning system of management in universities and the relationship between their different dimensions. To check the validity and reliability of the findings, the method of review by members, collaborative and collaborative review was used. As a result, this research provides a framework for policymakers and decision makers that they can use to establish the management succession system in universities.

Identification of talented people for educational organizations management and fostering them is one of the common challenges of educational system of developed and developing countries. The purpose of present research was to investigate succession system of educational leaders in four successful educational systems of Japan, Singapore, Finland and the United States of America from a comparative perspective. The research and data collection methods were qualitative -based on George Bereday's approach- and documentary respectively. The findings indicated existence of seven similarities among selected countries in components such as: Difficulty of finding a suitable candidate, lack of a formal succession system, importance of teaching experience, role of in-service courses, evaluation of previous behavioral and professional performances, and role of Local Boards of Education. Also, the findings revealed difference between four countries in five components related to succession system. For example, while in Japan and Singapore seniority is the most important factor in the succession process of managers, Finland and USA do not necessarily follow it. Also, offering the opportunity to potential external candidates to replace the current managers - through conducting interviews and examining scientific and professional resumes - is more common in Finland and USA. Another important finding is the distinctive role of cultural factors in the succession process of Japan and Singapore, while in Finland and USA, the personal efficacy of the manager's potential successors is considered

Issues such as meritocracy, training, and improvements of managers have raised up the issue of succession in the last decades. Although all organizations, especially cultural ones, call for succession systems, attempts to meet the requirements, particularly for succession behavior, have not been considerable. This research is intended to identify the elements which are effective on succession behavior. Research population includes all the managers at cultural organizations. The sample is selected according to theoretical purposive sampling method. This applied research follows a qualitative method using descriptive technique. The data is collected by the use of interviews, and data is analyzed by thematic analysis method. The results indicated that leadership style, psychological, moral and value components are effective in forming succession behavior in managers.