Determining the Management Development Dimensions in Supplying Automotive Parts Company (SAPCO)

The purpose of this study is to recognize the dimensions affecting the management development in SAPCO. This study is an applied research, and was carried out through a survey. The data used in this survey is a combination of qualitative and quantitative data gathered from the managers and the top-level supervisors in this company. Qualitative analysis was performed using content analysis and for quantitative analysis t-test was used. Sample group at the first stage (qualitative phase) consisted of 10 managers at supervisor level in SAPCO (saturation level) and at the second stage (qualitative phase) consisted of 53 participants who were asked to fill out a questionnaire. The results indicated that training, performance appraisal, succession planning, top manager’s support, and strategic orientation is recognized as the effective factors on the management development.