Productivity Management Analysis in Development Plans (Requirements, Threats and Measures)

The productivity as a key concept has been always considered in economics and public sector management. There are several provisions related to improve Iranian productivity in the 20-Year Perspective Document, development plans, and general administrative policies. A provision of productivity is seen in the fifth development plan Act upon which the organization should be created called "Iranian National Productivity Organization". The paper explains productivity concept and its theoretical foundations, assesses the current situation of productivity in the country, and compares the productivity of Iran with other Asian countries also the role of productivity in Iranian development plans is discussed. Finally, according to the theoretical foundations and experiences of development plans of the country, a conceptual model for research with three main components of requirements, measures, and threats to establish productivity management cycle in public sector is provided and tested. Statistical community of this study consisted of experts, and the Legislative and Executive experts involved in the codification and approval process of the fifth development plan Act that 40 people have been identified and questioned by using snowball sampling method. Results of the statistical test indicate all components and elements of the model of requirements, measures, and threats have been significant.