A Meta-Analysis on Factors Affecting Succession Management in Public Organizations

The purpose of this study was investigating the factors affecting succession management in public organizations using meta-analysis. The statistical population includes valid papers in reputable domestic and international databases regarding factors affecting succession management. The collected data were analyzed by CMA2 software. Finally, the results of the study led to the identification of 41 effective factors out from 53 factors studied in the study of succession in organizations. By recognizing these factors, the necessary grounds for purposeful decision making and implementation of appropriate strategies in order to use talented and competent forces are facilitated.