Journal of Strategic Management Advances

Journal of Strategic Management Advances

An Analysis of the Role of National Will in Good Governance and Human Capital ‎Development in Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Master of Cultural Affairs Management, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/jsma.2026.555700.1044
Abstract
Management productivity in Iran, as a key factor for national development, relies on ‎the connection between effectiveness, efficiency, and national will. This study aims to analyze ‎management, explain the role of national will in its enhancement and that of human capital, and ‎provide solutions for improving productivity within the country's management system.‎ This qualitative study was conducted using documentary data and analysis of lived ‎experiences. By examining management theories and assessing the current situation, components ‎affecting the development of management and human capital within the country's value system ‎were analyzed.‎ Optimal management is a blend of effectiveness and efficiency, achieved through ‎functions such as planning, organizing, leadership, resource mobilization, and control. Success in ‎this process depends on mastery of these skills and commitment to organizational and social values ‎and norms. Attending to the dignity of human capital and formulating socio-economic policies ‎aligned with workforce needs are essential pillars. Furthermore, combating corruption and ‎administrative inefficiency was identified as crucial for achieving efficient governance.‎ Achieving development in management and human capital is not possible without the ‎formation of national will and serious political resolve. National will paves the way for reforming ‎inefficient structures, enhancing human capital, and institutionalizing a productivity discourse in the ‎country's management, ultimately determining the future trajectory of Iran's development.‎
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