Document Type : Original Article
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PhD student in Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.
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Professor of Industrial Management Department, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.
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Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, Yazd University, Iran.
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Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.
10.48301/kssa.2023.391748.2503
Abstract
Universities need to adapt rapidly in response to evolving societal requirements and technological advancements. Agility in universities enables them to offer improved services, with the flexibility and capacity to swiftly adjust to developments in information technologies. The purpose of this research is to establish a framework for fostering agility in technical and vocational universities, followed by the design of scenarios aimed at enhancing the system framework by considering factors that influence agility within universities. This research serves an applied purpose and employs a descriptive-survey methodology for data collection. The research population consists of 72 experts from technical and professional colleges across the country. Data collection methods include interviews and questionnaires. To construct a fuzzy cognitive map and create scenarios, two software tools, MentalModeler and FCMAPPER, have been utilized. This study explores six scenarios from both retrospective and prospective perspectives to contribute to the improvement of the identified system with a systemic viewpoint. The research findings identify 22 factors that significantly impact the establishment of agility in technical and professional universities. Additionally, the results from both forward and backward scenarios underscore the critical importance of addressing two key factors: financial transparency and the reconstruction of information technology systems, along with internal support.
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