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1 - Explaining dimensions of organizational forgetting and absorptive capacity
Mohammad Mohammad اسماعیل زاده هانیه حسینی

The purpose of this paper is to explaine the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacity and organizational forgetting and to examine the relationship between them. In this context, we first describe and introduce the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacit More

The purpose of this paper is to explaine the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacity and organizational forgetting and to examine the relationship between them. In this context, we first describe and introduce the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacity and organizational forgetting variables. In the following, by considering background and literature review, we provide proper hypothesis. Given the size of considered community, 257 sample was chosen. Data collection tool was two questionaries that was extracted from the literature. In the following, for exploring the research hypothesis, it was used exploratory and confirmative factor analysis. The results shows that each of organizational forgetting dimensions influence on absorptive capacity dimensions. In the meantime, deterioration dimension from organizational forgetting variable had the greatest influence on utilization dimension from knowledge absorptive capacity variable Manuscript profile

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2 - Review and explain of the causal role of Knowledge Management in effectiveness of the Learning Organization (Case Study; Iran University of Science & Technology / IUST)
مرضیه باقری

In this study, the goal was to examine and explain the causal role of knowledge management in the effectiveness of the learning organization. Methods of survey research and data collection tool was the questionnaire. A comprehensive questionnaire to measure effectivene More

In this study, the goal was to examine and explain the causal role of knowledge management in the effectiveness of the learning organization. Methods of survey research and data collection tool was the questionnaire. A comprehensive questionnaire to measure effectiveness of the organization - has been designed and implemented according to The four functions of social system model of Parsons (Adaptation, Effectiveness,Unity and coherence, Stability & Maintain patterns), and Knowledge Management –was designed and employed according to Nonaka and takeuchi’s model. Data collected from the teaching staff of the University of Science and Technology.According to the analysis of research data, and the causal relationship between two variables, a positive meaningful relationship between KM Elements (Socializing, externalizing, combination, internalization) and the effectiveness of the learning organization was identified, and the direction of the relationship was detected of KM towards the learning organization. Also our findings indicated that demographic factors (Age, Work experience, Education level, Employment status, Position) of the above equation, have significant impact, Where as Gender has no effect. Manuscript profile

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3 - The relation between organizational learning culture and customer satisfaction: The mediating role of job satisfaction
مهدی حقیقی کفاش زهره دهدشتی شاهرخ حسن غریبی

The purpose of this research is an experimental study in servicing sector (Parsian bank) for investigating the relation between organizational learning culture and job satisfaction and their relation with customer satisfaction which is used from Pantuakiz and Borenta (2 More

The purpose of this research is an experimental study in servicing sector (Parsian bank) for investigating the relation between organizational learning culture and job satisfaction and their relation with customer satisfaction which is used from Pantuakiz and Borenta (2013) model. In this model the relation between organizational learning culture and customer satisfaction with considering job satisfaction mediating role is investigated. For research investigation a sample size containing 234 people, working in Parsian bank branches in Tehran is taken in cluster random of sampling type. Collecting data of standard questionnaire with 21 questions which its validity and reliability is confirmed is done by distributing it among statistical population. Analyzing of data is done by descriptive statistics and statistical inference. In descriptive statistics section indexes including frequency index and percentage of frequency index and in statistical inference section, indexes including correlation methods and structural equation model are used respectively for path analysis. In this regard SPSS and LISREL software are used. The results of analysis shows the relation among organizational learning culture and customer satisfaction and job satisfaction. Generally, Parsian bank ability directly or indirectly to satisfy its customers is linked through its employees' effective and continuous effort and their job satisfaction. (p<0.05) Manuscript profile

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4 - Entrepreneurial approach, the dominant approach to creating strategies In Iranian Successful companies
Seyed Mahmoud Hosseini Bahman Hajipour hooshang nezamivand chegini

Identifying pure and favorable strategies is one of the main concerns of managers and leaders in organizations and this managerial issue has become an important field for research. Many scholars in strategic management field have tried to provide multiple approaches or More

Identifying pure and favorable strategies is one of the main concerns of managers and leaders in organizations and this managerial issue has become an important field for research. Many scholars in strategic management field have tried to provide multiple approaches or styles for strategy formation in the organizations. An effective way to identify strategy formation approach is to investigate how successful organizations are directed and lead. In this way, the reliable methods of strategy formation can be achieved by investigation of the organizations. This paper presents the result of a wide study on strategy formation approaches in Iranian organizations. Firstly, using taxonomical statistic method, five successful companies among 29 companies from various industries were selected as a result of their first ranking in their industrial groups during 2011-2013. To do this, six performance indices including asset returns, profit margin, human productivity, market share and sale rate, and profit growth rate were employed. Through the identification of the companies, their revolution trends were examined and the most important strategies leading to their success were determined. Finally, using a questionnaire and a sample of 150 top and middle managers of the surveyed organizations, their strategy formation approaches were identified. Entrepreneurial approach in strategy formation was more effective than formal approach or strategic planning, strategic venturing approach, and strategic learning approach. In some organizations, a combination of two approaches, namely strategic planning approach and entrepreneurial approach were utilized to formulate their strategies. Hence, it is obvious that among investigated companies, this is entrepreneurial approach that can be considered as reliable to formulate successful strategies. Manuscript profile

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5 - Simulation of Impulse Buying Behavior in market: A Agent-Based Modeling Approach
Mohamad Reza Mehregan Mohammad Aboie Ardakan Zahra Sadeqi Arani Mohsen Nazari Omid Roozmand

Impulse Buying is a complex human behavior that is influenced by psychological, social, situational etc. factors. This behavior is irrational and often takes emotionally. Modeling and simulation of Impulse Buying behavior help the researchers and managers to understand More

Impulse Buying is a complex human behavior that is influenced by psychological, social, situational etc. factors. This behavior is irrational and often takes emotionally. Modeling and simulation of Impulse Buying behavior help the researchers and managers to understand and predict behavior and planning. Thus, the aim of this paper is developing and proposes a conceptual and mathematical model to simulation of Impulse Buying behavior. The model focuses on the essence of human decision making which rooted in emotion as important drives for shaping and directing human behavior. The proposed model is developed based upon the consumer agent’s culture and personality and situational and seller characteristics. An agent based modeling used to simulation of Impulse Buying behavior. Manuscript profile

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6 - Investigating Effect of Technological Variables and Organizational Learning on Organizational Performance Through the Mediation of Organizational Innovation (Case Study: Iranian Industry Bank)
Mahdi Joneidi Jafari Mohammad Aghdasi

This paper examines the effects of technological variables, including top management support for technology, on the development of technological skills, technological distinctive competencies and organizational learning. It also examines the effects of technological dis More

This paper examines the effects of technological variables, including top management support for technology, on the development of technological skills, technological distinctive competencies and organizational learning. It also examines the effects of technological distinctive competencies and organizational learning on organizational innovation. How these variables affect organizational performance. This study was conducted using a descriptive-survey research method with a sample of 30 banks approved by the Central Bank of Iran using a questionnaire and through structural equation method. The results of the research show that: (1) top management support has a positive impact on the development of technology skills, technological distinctive competencies, and organizational learning. (2) Technological distinctive competencies and organizational learning, directly or indirectly through organizational innovation, have a positive impact on organizational performance. It was also confirmed that innovation has a positive impact on organizational performance. Research also has recommendations for business professionals that the creation of merit is complex and a long-term process that should be pursued with the long-term strategy of the company. Therefore, the involvement of management through the design of an entrepreneurial strategy is also a major issue. Manuscript profile

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7 - An Effective Communication Model Effectiveness of In-service training in Organizations
Behrooz Kavehie Afsaneh Mozaffari Masoomeh Kebriaee

In recent years, with the advances made in the field of communication, the provision of educational services in various dimensions worldwide has become more evident but what makes it more important for organizations is the existence of an optimal communication model to More

In recent years, with the advances made in the field of communication, the provision of educational services in various dimensions worldwide has become more evident but what makes it more important for organizations is the existence of an optimal communication model to make it more tangible for organizational learning and helps organizations advance their goals. This research is aimed at designing an effective communication model for learning in organizations' education, which has been done using qualitative methods and approach based on the grounded theory. Data collection tools were semi-structured interviews and interviews were conducted with 15 managers, teachers and staff members of Mellat Bank to collect information using a targeted sampling method.Data analysis was conducted in three stages: open coding, axial coding and selective coding, and based on this, a qualitative research model was designed. The results of this study indicate that the extraction of over 678 codes from interviews has 197 concepts and 27 categories that have been considered as a paradigmatic model including the effectiveness of organizational education as a pivotal phenomenon and causative conditions, interventional conditions, strategies and consequential factors. Manuscript profile

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8 - The impact of alignment of organizational learning culture on organizational performance with the mediating role of dynamic capacity (Case Study: EPCO)
Majid Babaee Lashkami Sirous Amirghodsi علی بنیادی نایینی

The research investigates the effect of organizational processes and culture of organizational learning on organizational performance with the role of the mediator of the dynamic capacity of EPCO. Research type is descriptive. Research population is all employees of EPC More

The research investigates the effect of organizational processes and culture of organizational learning on organizational performance with the role of the mediator of the dynamic capacity of EPCO. Research type is descriptive. Research population is all employees of EPCO. Research tool is standard questionnaire of Yu Yuan Hung (2010). The results showed that there is significant relationship between the Organizational dynamic capacity and organizational performance. There's significant and positive relationship between Organizational learning culture and Organizational dynamic capacity and Organizational dynamic capacity has the mediator to the relationship between organizational learning culture and organizational performance. But, the organizational learning culture doesn’t have a significant effect on Organizational dynamic capacity and Organizational performance. Finally, Organizational dynamic capacity doesn’t have the mediator role to the relationship between organizational process alignment and organizational performance. Based on research results and verification of positive influence of organization learning culture on organizational dynamic capacity and positive relationship between dynamic capacity and organizational performance, the people in charge could substantially improve the learning level of the company. This improvement first broaden the ability of competitiveness as well as the creativity and innovation, while at the same time it enhances organizational performance by improving competitiveness ability. Manuscript profile

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9 - Extension of The development methodology for hybrid multi-scale AB-SD simulation modeling in learning organizations
Alinaghi Mashayekhi

Performing the concurrent analysis of organizational, departmental and individual scales alongside macro and micro levels of abstraction in temporal, spatial and event-driven contexts may significantly clarify the concept of learning, and develops the opportunities for More

Performing the concurrent analysis of organizational, departmental and individual scales alongside macro and micro levels of abstraction in temporal, spatial and event-driven contexts may significantly clarify the concept of learning, and develops the opportunities for effective policy making accordingly. It would also help to improve the performance indicators of the system and its involved agents globally. Due to Ignorance of aforementioned concurrent analysis, the relationship between organizational learning and learning in lower scales has been ambiguous, and monitoring the effect of organizational learning on organization performance indicators has been neglected. Hence, whether organizational learning is an effective factor in the amplitude of organization competitive advantages or not has remained a serious question yet. However, a potential solution to this question has got conceivable through the multi-method system modeling perspective. Design and analysis of integrated multi-scale learning in organizations are now possible through hybrid modeling and simulation and the extended methodology presented in this research along with the related architecture. The outcome is a plain platform which embraces lucid modeling of complex abstract concepts including learning in organizations comprehensively. Future case studies may be required to further confirm the applicability of this methodology and underpin its administrative value. Manuscript profile

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10 - Designing Strategic Pattern of Knowledge Management in Cultural and Educative Affairs
mehdi rahimi Hadi Rezghi ali akbar farhangi nader mohaghegh

These days based on the feature and variety of cultural and educative organizations designing the knowledge management components in accordance with strategy are different and the main strategy of organization improves the synergy of organizational knowledge. Success of More

These days based on the feature and variety of cultural and educative organizations designing the knowledge management components in accordance with strategy are different and the main strategy of organization improves the synergy of organizational knowledge. Success of a cultural and educative organization relies on applying an appropriate pattern of knowledge management in ruling that organization. A variety of factors may affect designing the strategic pattern of knowledge management that noticing to them may be a key issue in designing successful pattern of knowledge management. The aim of this research is to identify the fundamental components of knowledge management in Tehran province’s prison organization that may have an effect on designing an appropriate strategic pattern of knowledge management in cultural and educative affairs. For identifying and extracting the aimed components the qualitative method is chosen based on the explorative nature and complexity of different dimensions of research. For gathering information from the society of this research that include cultural bosses, employees and prisoners of cultural affairs the deep interview is used. The experts are chosen by using purposeful sampling method and theory. Data analysis shows that after 19 interviews the categories reached to a theoretical saturation. Findings show that 20 components including explanation and dissemination of organizational culture, knowledge oriented strategy an policies, patterning, role of leadership, importance of human resource, appropriate infrastructure of technology and information, evaluation processes of role, organizational structure, experts’ network, assigning rewards and incentives, educational programs, cooperation and teamwork, difficulty in accessing knowledge, knowledge management architecture, reengineering, clarity, trust, systematic relationship with stakeholders, knowledge strategies, importance of recording saving and documentation of knowledge are identified. Conclusion: Designing strategic pattern of knowledge management in cultural and educative affairs of Tehran’s province prison organization may be successful in case the identified components find establishment and to be used in that organization concerned. Manuscript profile

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11 - The phenomenological analysis of conceptual territory of inter-organizational learning
وجه الله قربانی زاده حبیب رودساز mir ali seyed naghavi Hossein Mohammadi

20.1001.1.22286047.1401.21.72.8.7

This article is aimed to analyze the conceptual territory of inter-organizational learning. We made use of semi structured interviews to collect data and phenomenology as research strategy. To analyze the conceptual territory of the phenomenon, we draw a framework chara More

This article is aimed to analyze the conceptual territory of inter-organizational learning. We made use of semi structured interviews to collect data and phenomenology as research strategy. To analyze the conceptual territory of the phenomenon, we draw a framework characterizing the meaning, specifications, influential variables, outputs and outcomes in order to develop distinct borders. The meaning of the phenomenon is perceived when factors like 1) sharing, optimizing, and localizing, 2) the perception of succession, 3) feedback getting, monitoring, and modifying would take place. Specifications include pathology, planning, and shared organizing; and usage of collective wisdom; influential factors include extension of virtual collaboration, and usage of outdoor experiences; outcomes include convergence and synergy; and developing learning instructing culture, defections include lack of enough budget and facilities, and the need for economic, managerial and social infrastructures. With analyzing the territory of inter-organizational learning phenomenon and developing distinct and exclusive borders, this study adds to the conceptual domain of the phenomenon. Manuscript profile

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12 - Imposing learning based roadmap for the application of Industry 4 Internet of Things in the health care products industry
Niloofar Aminikalibar Fatemeh saghafi mansure hoorali SEDIGHEH Rezaiian

20.1001.1.22286047.1400.20.68.6.0

There is a difference in the technology development model between developing and developed countries. In developing countries, it commences with learning the technology from innovations takes place in developed ones. Thus, the driving engine of technology development in More

There is a difference in the technology development model between developing and developed countries. In developing countries, it commences with learning the technology from innovations takes place in developed ones. Thus, the driving engine of technology development in late countries is learning the technology instead of providing innovation; in the way that the core of activities, organizations and communications are all concentrating on learning. The combination of virtual and real world has created a concept named as Industry 4.0. Nowadays, the application of Industry 4.0 in different scopes is expanding; applying it there requires setting a roadmap. This research aims to propose a learning-based roadmap for the application of industry 4.0 (especially the Internet of Things) in the sale and distribution of healthcare products. Here, there has been used the learning-based roadmapping method, the process of which is explained in eight steps. Two groups of a distinct expert panel including the business industry and technology industry contributed to this research; the Delphi method has been used to guarantee the convergence. The paper’s result can be used as a pattern for deployment in other related fields and secondly guidance in the industry to estimate required funds in the sale and distribution of health care products. Manuscript profile

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