Document Type : Research Paper
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PhD. Student in Business ManagementŘ, Aras International Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Prof.,Marketing and Market Development, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Associate Prof., Leadership and Human Capital, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
10.30473/gaa.2025.75727.1832
Abstract
Subject and purpose: This research aims to present a comprehensive model for establishing a "Think Tank and Deliberative Body" in Tehran Municipality.
Research Method: This study employs a mixed-method approach (quantitative and qualitative).In the qualitative phase, data were collected using grounded theory and semi-structured interviews with experts and managers in urban management and public policy domains. Following secondary analysis of domestic and international academic sources, the data were coded. Participant selection was conducted through purposive sampling until theoretical saturation was achieved. In the quantitative phase, the statistical population comprised all employees and managers of Tehran Municipality, with a sample of 382 individuals determined using Cochran's formula.The data collection instrument was a researcher-developed questionnaire based on components extracted from the qualitative phase, and data analysis was conducted through structural equation modeling using Smart-PLS software.
Research Findings: Qualitative results revealed that five dimensions play a decisive role in think tank success: "Structure and Institutional Position," "Human Resources and Intellectual Capital,""Processes and Implementation Mechanisms," "Technology and Knowledge Management," and "Transparency and Accountability."Quantitative results also confirmed the significance and validity of structural-institutional, human resources, and procedural dimensions. Furthermore, the interaction and mutual reinforcement of these dimensions impact the sustainability and effectiveness of the model.
Conclusion, Originality and its Contribution to the Knowledge:Establishing a think tank in Tehran Municipality requires institutionalizing formal structures, purposeful utilization of elites, creating feedback processes and organizational learning, and developing technological infrastructure and knowledge management systems. The proposed model can contribute to transparent, data-driven, and strategic decision-making in urban management.
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