Analyzing the Role of the Government in Promoting the Iranian Industries’ Competitiveness

Today, the success of any country is defined by the level of prosperity and progress of its citizens. The requirement for this progress is the economic growth of the country, and one of the main important factors related to economic growth is the ability of a country's industry to operate internationally and to be present in foreign markets. For the sake of success of industries of a country and its companies in international arenas with an export-oriented approach, it is necessary that the products and services of these industries have a competitive advantage compared to their international competitors. Gaining competitive advantages in international markets, in addition to being dependent on the micro-environment and within the industry of a company, is also affected by the macro and distant environment of companies, and in the meantime, the government plays a significant role in shaping and influencing this environment. The influence of the government on the economic environment has been accepted in all economic schools, regardless of the amount and manner of influence, but in Iran, due to the maximum presence of the government in many economic levels, this influence is more important. This article seeks to find and discover the role of the government in gaining the competitive advantage of industries in the international arena. This research is applied in terms of purpose. The strategy of this research is qualitative, and among the categories of qualitative strategy, it has targeted the qualitative content analysis method. Data analysis led to the formation of 43 indicators, 14 components and 3 dimensions. The results show that governments should play their role in 3 dimensions; Facilitating role, regulatory role, and promotional role.