The Phenomenology of Elite Awareness and Understanding of Urban Management Challenges (Case Study: Ahvaz)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge and life experience of elites and managers of Ahvaz city from the definition, concept and dimensions of urban management. To achieve this goal, 14 elites and managers of the province were studied by phenomenological method and in-depth interview technique. According to the results, the social phenomenon of Ahwaz urban management is organized in the central themes of the meaning of urban management, accountability and interaction with people, professional ethics, knowledge sharing, committed behavior and tasks of urban management. According to the participants, in some cases, the actions taken in the field of urban management in Ahvaz are not based on the principles of management science and do not have enough depth. Emphasis on the law poses various challenges. The vacancy of symbols related to subcultures is felt in the city and also the interaction of urban management with citizens is not at a proper level.