Identifying the Factors Affecting the Social Responsibility of Schools

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD Student in Educational Management, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar Branch, Garmsar, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Management, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar Branch, Garmsar, Iran. (Corresponding Author).

3 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Management, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar Branch, Garmsar, Iran.

Abstract

Introduction: The present study was conducted with the aim of identifying and ranking the factors affecting the social responsibility of schools.
Methods: The statistical population of the present study Human resource management and training management formed. Statistical samples of the research were selected for in-depth interviews with experts, managers, deputy managers and formal and contract experts in the education departments of Iran. In this study, the researcher collected the required data by conducting in-depth and semi-structured interviews with 15 members of the community. Participants in the present study include three spectrums. In this research, three spectrums of university professors and experts, senior managers and deputies of the general departments of education and official and contractual experts of the education departments were interviewed. And then the data obtained through open coding, pivotal It was selected and analyzed. Thematic analysis technique (theme) was used to analyze the data and the validity of the research findings was guaranteed by the members using review methods, peer review, and participatory research.
Results: The results showed effective factors. Social responsibility includes legal responsibilities (paying attention to human rights, paying attention to social laws, intellectual property, adhering to the law) and moral responsibilities (paying attention to transparency, accountability, respect for values ​​and norms).
Conclusion: Social responsibility includes legal responsibilities (paying attention to human rights, paying attention to social laws, intellectual property, adhering to the law) and moral responsibilities (paying attention to transparency, accountability, respect for values ​​and norms).

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