Performance Assessment of the Cadets Graduated from Imam Ali University

Performance assessment is among the fundamental concepts in the field of knowledge management and one of the major functions of organization senior managers, Education is also among the main priorities of organizations in order to empower human resources and improve organization performance. This study aimed to assess performance of the cadets graduated from Imam Ali University in terms of their efficiency in six dimensions including morale, scientific—cognitive, military—educational, intellectual, social and physical capabilities. Based on theoretical foundation and conceptual model, a pertinent questionnaire was developed and validated in terms of validity and reliability indices. As an applied and developmental research in design and descriptive— field one in method, the study involved originally 450 participants out of army experts and recently graduated IAMU cadets and commanders. 205 were selected based on stratified – random sampling through Kocran formula. The data were fed to SPSS 19 software. The findings revealed that the experts confirmed 100 performance indices out of 221 indicating statically significant relationship among them; all supporting various significance ratio among them. The participants revealed the highest performance ratio in "faith", "discipline", and "training" and indices like strengthening spiritual and religious insight along with military preparation showed the most significant loadings. However, certain weaknesses and areas of vulnerability were explored which require remedial attention so that the university efficiency can be solidified and directed in a progressive trend.