Knowledge Commercialization Based on the Role of Managerial Ambiguity in Higher Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of knowledge commercialization in higher education based on managerial ambiguity. Applied research method was used in terms of purpose with a qualitative approach. Research data was collected using inductive content analysis of knowledge commercialization frameworks and holding two Delphi panel of knowledge commercialization experts based on dual ambiguity. The statistical population included 28 university experts, specialists and personnel working at incubation centers of Mazandaran Province. In this section, purposive sampling method was used considering the theoretical saturation law. Data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire. The content validity of this questionnaire was confirmed with the help of professors of expert groups. Findings showed that the dimensions of knowledge commercialization based on managerial dual competence had 4 components including managerial support, managerial empowerment measures, managerial motivational measures, opportunistic measures and 28 indicators. In addition, the findings showed that all dimensions, components and indicators were confirmed.