Identifying and Prioritizing Managerial Competencies of the Ministry of Interior with an Emphasis on the Knowledge Dimension (Case Study: Strategic and Educational Studies Center of the IRAN Ministry of Interior )

Dara, Jalil; Rahimian, Samaneh

doi:10.22034/kps.2025.508208.1227

Identifying and Prioritizing Managerial Competencies of the Ministry of Interior with an Emphasis on the Knowledge Dimension (Case Study: Strategic and Educational Studies Center of the IRAN Ministry of Interior )

Document Type : Field Reports

Authors

Jalil Dara ¹

Samaneh Rahimian ²

¹ Associate Professor of Political Science, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

² PhD Candidate in Information and Knowledge Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Tarbiat Modares, Tehran, Iran.

10.22034/kps.2025.508208.1227

Abstract

Knowledge represents the intangible assets of organizations, particularly within knowledge-based entities where it is housed within individuals. In this context, empowering human resources—where knowledge is the primary tool—emerges as an innovative approach to intrinsic job motivation. Organizations with efficient managers can ensure their success in the competitive and dynamic business environment. Studies show that only a few managers naturally possess all or most of the core managerial competencies, making team leadership come to them. For others, the development of competencies occurs over time through experience and effort. This research aims to identify and prioritizing the main components of managerial competences using a knowledge approach. The present research employs a phenomenological methodology; it is applied in terms of its objective and qualitative in terms of its approach. The interview process continued until theoretical saturation was reached with 8 participants of the Strategic Studies and Training Center of the Ministry of Interior. Research finding show, the 30 main indicators that are significant for managerial competencies with knowledge approach. the components of systemic approach, academic attitude, critical and analytical thinking, flexibility, teamwork, strategic management, knowledge management, professional ethics, empowerment, meritocracy, personal skills, trust building, performance management, and time management were of the highest importance to the organization's experts. Conversely, the components of creativity, systematization, and realism were of the least importance according to the organization's experts.

Keywords

Managerial Competency

Ministry of Interior

Knowledge

Organization

Subjects

Knowledge management

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