Strategic Management Society of Iran

The goal of the society is to utilize the scientific capacities of universities and research institutes in the country and the field of management worldwide to enhance the quantity and quality of specialists in the field of strategic management, to develop and improve the status of education and research in this area, and to advance the goals and increase management capacity in our beloved country, and it has been established for an indefinite period.

History of the Strategic Management Society of Iran

The Strategic Management Society of Iran was established in August 2003 based on the permission No. 15609 dated 06/05/1382 (Iranian calendar) issued by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology. This society, which is a non-profit institution with a scientific-research and educational approach, was founded with the participation of a group of distinguished professors in strategic management and managers of commercial and industrial companies. The goal of the society is to utilize the scientific capacities of universities and research institutes in the country and the knowledge of management worldwide to enhance the quantity and quality of specialists in the field of strategic management, to improve the status of education and research in this field, and to advance the goals and increase management capacity in our beloved country.

Constitution of the Strategic Management Society of Iran

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Goals and Programs

Discover emerging strategic areas for the future
Participation in preserving, restoring, and enhancing the environment
Networking among researchers and capable domestic and international managers
Maximizing the attraction of government organizations, large private companies, and experts in the field of science and practice as full and legal members of the society
Participation in addressing the research and developmental needs of the country
Creating opportunities for new ideas and assisting in their commercialization
Publishing books and scientific journals to achieve the highest standards

Strengthening and solidifying the position of the Strategic Management Society of Iran as a place for evaluating, ranking, and supervising management services and consulting institutions, as well as honoring the specialized position of strategic management and ensuring customer confidence in receiving services
Organizing scientific gatherings at local, national, and international levels
Creating mechanisms to facilitate and accelerate the provision of quality
Improving teaching methods and conducting strategic research
Preparing the ground for theoretical work in management, strategy, and model building for strategy formulation

Revenue and Expense Sources of the Society

The financial resources of the society are provided through membership fees from members and income from educational, research, and consulting services, sales of publications and books, as well as donations and gifts. The generated income is used for scientific research, collaboration with executive organizations to implement research plans and programs, providing services, organizing gatherings, publishing books and journals, and developing the activities of the society and providing services to its members.

Main Responsibilities of the Society

Conducting fundamental research or scientific case studies at provincial, national, and international levels
Collaborating and interacting with scientific, research, executive, production, and commercial organizations with shared interests
Encouraging researchers, specialists, and entrepreneurs, and honoring distinguished individuals in this field by awarding national distinctions
Providing educational, research, and consulting services
Organizing national, regional, and international conferences, meetings, and symposiums to evaluate internal research capabilities

Publishing books and journals and distributing the latest findings in the field of strategic management worldwide
Holding short-term, medium-term, and long-term training courses in strategic management
Developing strategic plans for institutions, companies, and public and private organizations, as well as non-governmental and professional bodies
Creating roadmaps and short-term, medium-term, and long-term programs for public and private institutions and organizations
Supporting the execution of programs aimed at achieving the country's 20-year vision

Board Members of the Society

Strategic Management Society of Iran

Dr. Morteza Hashemipour

Chairman of the Board

Dr. Ghasem Behnami Rad

Vice Chairman of the Board and Secretary General

Dr. Behnaz Khoshtinat

Board Member and Treasurer

Dr. Akbar Manousi

Board Member

Dr. Ramadanali Sadeghzadeh

Board Member

Dr. Sharif Bagli

Auditor of the Society

Society’s Main Components

Strategic Management Society of Iran

The General Assembly, the Board of Directors, and the Auditor are the main components of the Strategic Management Society of Iran. The General Assembly is formed by the annual meeting of regular members, and if necessary, by one-third of the members upon invitation by the Board of Directors or the Auditor. The Board consists of five main members and two alternate members, elected every three years through secret ballot from among the regular members of the society. Membership in the Board of Directors is honorary. The General Assembly elects one auditor and one alternate auditor for a 3-month term. The auditor may participate in meetings without voting rights. The society establishes necessary departments and specialized workgroups to advance its goals. These groups include: Education and Research, Publications, Statistics and Information, Membership, Representations, Conferences and Symposiums, and International Affairs.

Some of the Key Areas of the Society’s Programs

Collaborating with executive, scientific, research, and educational institutions to promote strategic management knowledge
Establishing strategic scientific and technical workgroups
Providing educational, research, and specialized services
Organizing national and international conferences
Encouraging and honoring specialists, researchers, and outstanding scholars
Establishing continuous communication between universities and industry managers to address issues and find scientific and practical solutions
Enhancing members' knowledge through providing a platform for exchanging ideas and holding workshops and specialized roundtables
Encouraging researchers and recognizing strategic managers and planners
Cooperating and exchanging ideas with similar institutions at the national, regional, and global levels in strategic management

Publishing specialized journals and books
Developing targeted strategic research and strengthening strategic management knowledge through integration, collaboration, and mutual efforts
Promoting the principles of strategic management and teaching efficient methods based on international standards
Determining the strategies and directions for members in the development of research and knowledge in strategic fields
Setting guidelines for members regarding the continuous development and best practices in strategic management
Providing consulting services to managers and organizations
Publishing educational and scientific books in the field of strategic management
Organizing visits to planning, production, service, and cultural institutions, both domestic and foreign, to enhance strategic knowledge and exchange information with executive managers

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