The Challenges of Selecting and Appointing Managerial Jobs in Iran's Administrative System (Studied Case: National Employment Administrative Organization).

Background & Purpose: In Iran's administrative system, the task of selecting and appointing government managers is very important. The people who are entrusted with these central positions have the power to shape and influence the direction of public administration and the implementation of policies. Choosing the right public administrators is not just a routine procedure and it is a decision that can have far-reaching consequences for the effectiveness and success of the administrative apparatus. A selected team of capable and competent managers can create positive transformations in the administrative system and strengthen efficient governance. By choosing capable managers, Iran's administrative system can actively address challenges and implement effective policies. Methodology: The current research is qualitative and was carried out using thematic analysis method. The statistical population of the research was made up of experts from both academic and executive departments, and a semi-structured interview was conducted with 17 experts using snowball type targeted sampling. Interview data were coded and then analyzed using MAXQDA software. The validity of the findings was confirmed with the help of the agreement coefficient between two coders. Findings: In this section, the harms and challenges of managers' choices and appointments in Iran's administrative system were dealt with. Finally, 53 basic themes were extracted in the form of five overarching themes including "political influence and dynamics", "evaluation and measurement", "accountability and transparency", "resource management", and "procedural issues". And, a classification process and the overarching theme of "political influence and dynamics" were recognized as the most important factors influencing managerial appointments. Conclusion: This research shows the critical challenges related to the selection and appointment of managers in the administrative system and its complex landscape. The most important of these challenges is the general issue of "political influence and dynamics," which emphasizes the need to improve processes to minimize external pressures on managerial appointments. In this regard, the current study aims to promote transparency, reduce political interference, apply advanced evaluation methods, use modified measurement tools, pay attention to knowledge and experience, optimize competency models and eliminate organizational deficiencies, and provides recommendations for selecting managers. By addressing these challenges and implementing targeted organizational reforms, the selection structure of managers in Iran's administrative system can be moved towards more responsible and efficient choices. This will ultimately help to improve the level of accountability, efficiency and overall effectiveness of the administrative system in the development and progress of the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]