Identifying the Effective Factors on Employees' Acceptance Zone Expansion (A Case Study: Imam Ali (Puh) Military University)

The expansion of the acceptance zone is very important to military organizations, especially Imam Ali Military University as efficient scientific arm and higher education center of Ground Force of I.R.of Iran. Therefore, this study, aimed to identify the effective factors on employees' acceptance zone expansion in Imam Ali Military University in Grounded Theory method and based on deep and semi-structured interviews with experts. The results of the research indicate, identifying commander's acceptability (with 6 components and 35 indicators), the readiness of the subordinates (with 5 components and 20 indicators), and the characteristics of the order (with 2 components and 9 indicators) as effective factors on acceptance zone expansion. On the other hand, 8 components of the strategies of the acceptance zone expansion which are influenced by organization and community characteristics were identified: eligibility, appropriate socialization, diverse relationships, job diversification, diversified rewards system, training, empowerment and management based on the goal. Imam Ali Military University can expand employees' acceptance zone by identified HRM measurements.