Design and Presentation model of competency-based succession management system of Islamic Azad University managers (research based on qualitative approach grounded)

Succession management is an forecasting an organized effort by the organization to maintain the continuity of leadership in key positions and ensures capital development knowledge for the future.Studies have shown that even in developed countries can be seen succession at the low level of university . This study aims to explain and modeling for succession management system, Islamic Azad University, using a qualitative approach has been grounded theory.In the present study is to collect data on in-depth interviews among 22 qualified experts, former and current executives and faculty members in research then sampling was chosen. The present study in terms of goal is applied research with a developmental approach and In terms of data collection and data analysis nature is qualitative research and environmental survey. The results of data analysis in three stages open coding, axial coding and selective coding showed nine categories of the model paradigm including causal conditions, pivotal concept meritocracy, strategy deployment, underlying factors and confounding conditions and conditions facilitator and the consequences of the process of succession planning and management at the University of relations between different dimensions reflect it.