مجله مدیریت سرمایه اجتماعی
سال دهم شماره 2 (تابستان 1402)

Social capital can aid educational managers in achieving educational goals and effectiveness. Therefore, this research aimed to identify the factors influencing the social capital of managers in Iranian-Islamic organizations within the education sector. The study employed a mixed method (qualitative-quantitative) approach using a sequential exploratory strategy. In the qualitative phase, the research community consisted of experts, professors, and individuals knowledgeable in human resources and social capital in education. A targeted sampling technique based on snowball sampling was used to conduct interviews with 20 participants. For the quantitative phase, the statistical population comprised senior and middle managers from the Tehran Education Department. A sample of 459 individuals was selected using cluster sampling. The research utilized a semi-structured interview guide for the qualitative phase and a researcher-designed questionnaire for the quantitative phase. Data analysis involved the use of open and axial coding in the qualitative phase and descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, and second-order confirmatory factor analysis employing structural equation analysis in the quantitative phase. The results revealed that the factors influencing the social capital of educational managers included support and networking, interaction and communication, talent management and development, extracurricular activities, enhancement of human resources, management factors, and organizational factors. The quantitative analysis, employing the partial least squares approach, confirmed the validity of the model through second-order confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.

The objective of the present study is to analyze and elucidate the concept of sustainable social capital within the framework of the conceptual relationship between societal security, social support, and public participation in society. The research adopts a mixed approach, combining applied purpose and research methods. The mixed methodology follows an exploratory sequential design, encompassing two qualitative-quantitative phases. Grounded theory is employed as the qualitative method in the first phase, while the second phase utilizes a quantitative survey method. The research participants consist of academic and executive experts in the field. Interviews were conducted to gather qualitative data, and a questionnaire was utilized to collect quantitative data, with 14 experts responding to the survey questions. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and PLS4 software packages. The research findings were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin's systematic approach, resulting in 211 open codes, 72 axial codes, and 23 selected codes, which were categorized into six distinct categories. The study's results highlight the crucial role of the conceptual relationship between societal security, social support, and public participation in fostering sustainable social capital. This connection facilitates increased coordination, trust among citizens, improved access, enhanced social interaction, societal cohesion, collaborative problem-solving, and the development of relationships based on trust and respect, along with the creation of shared values and perspectives.

The purpose of this research is to propose a social capital model for Payam Noor universities in Guilan province and identify elements for its improvement and enhancement.

This study takes an interpretive approach from a philosophical perspective and utilizes a qualitative methodology with inductive logic. It is both practical and developmental in its goals. The participants of this research were experts from Payam Noor University in Guilan province, with a snowball sampling method employed to select 20 individuals until theoretical saturation was achieved. Semi-structured interviews were used as the data collection tool.

The significant achievement of this research is the presentation of a model comprising elements such as structural flexibility, increased de-bureaucratization, structural empowerment, competence-based performance evaluation, goal-oriented management system, trust-based culture, enhanced trust and ethical adherence, development of professional ethics among employees, equal opportunities for employee development, improved interpersonal relations, enhanced management-employee relationships, collaborative decision-making, promotion of informal groups within the organization, improvement of organizational identity, and implementation of these elements in Payam Noor universities in Guilan province to harness the positive aspects of social capital while mitigating its negative aspects.

The findings of this research indicate that Payam Noor University in Guilan province faces challenges in terms of structure, relationships, and context. Consequently, this research has identified factors rooted in social capital that can serve as remedies to enhance the university's conditions and protect it from potential harm.

The primary objective of this research is to assess the impact of professional job crafting on teachers' job performance, with social capital serving as a mediating factor. The research follows an applied approach in terms of purpose and descriptive methodology for data collection. The statistical population comprises 69 non-governmental high schools in two districts of Shiraz. Data were collected from 62 high schools based on the sample size formula for limited populations. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used as the data collection tool. The questionnaire's validity was assessed in terms of content and structure, and reliability was determined using Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.899). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS and Smart PLS statistical software. The results indicate that job crafting has a positive and significant impact on job performance, job crafting has a positive and significant effect on social capital, social capital positively influences job performance, and job crafting, mediated by social capital, has a positive and significant effect on job performance. Consequently, managers of non-governmental high schools in the second district should encourage teachers to utilize job crafting techniques to enhance their social capital and job performance.

Social capital encompasses concepts such as participation, trust, and cooperation among members of a group or society. Understanding social capital correctly can contribute to societal progress, development, and enhanced social, economic, and political performance and efficiency. Rulers and policymakers have long been concerned with the development and governance of social capital. This article aims to identify the key factors influencing the future of social capital and examine their mutual effects, considering a horizon of 2031 through a structural analysis approach. The research is applied in nature, employing reliable sources, document review, and field methods (questionnaires and expert panels) as complementary techniques. Participants were a group of experts chosen purposively based on their analytical assistance potential for the research objectives. Nineteen experts were involved in the study through conscious selection. The results suggest an uncertain future for Iran's social capital, emphasizing the need for governors and policymakers to focus on identifying and managing strategic and critical components related to this issue. The research analyzes nine significant factors influencing the future of social capital and provides recommendations for its maintenance and improvement.

The objective of this study is to examine the role of cooperatives in fostering social capital and its impact on the productivity of cooperative members in society. A survey method was utilized to investigate the pre- and post-membership social capital status, as well as the productivity of 340 members belonging to 85 active cooperative companies in Bojnord city. Spielberg's 9-dimensional measurement framework was employed to assess social capital, while Hersey and Goldsmith's 7-dimensional measurement framework was used to evaluate the human resource productivity of cooperative members. The research findings demonstrate that all dimensions of social capital increased after joining the cooperative, with an overall increase of 18.3% in social capital reported by all respondents. Additionally, 90.6% of the participants experienced an increase in social capital after becoming members. Furthermore, the results reveal that individuals holding managerial positions within the cooperative exhibit higher levels of social capital. Regarding the relationship between social capital and productivity, the findings indicate that members with higher social capital demonstrate higher productivity levels. In other words, social conditions, including the social capital of members, influence the economic variable of productivity.

Organizational resilience is an organizational capability influenced by social capital. This study aimed to examine the role of different levels of social capital in the development of organizational resilience in government-owned banks. The study employed a mixed method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses. The first stage involved thematic analysis, using interviews with 19 academic and banking experts. The findings revealed 48 final codes representing three main concepts: social capital of the banking network, trans-banking social capital, and bank resilience. The social capital of the banking network, including branch social capital, inter-branch social capital, and linking social capital, along with trans-banking social capital encompassing vertical and horizontal social capital, proved influential in shaping the resilience of Bank Melli. In the quantitative stage, the analysis of 308 questionnaires using multiple linear regression demonstrated that all five types of social capital significantly influenced the resilience of Bank Melli. Based on the standard beta coefficient and the determination coefficient, vertical social capital (capital injected by the government and governance institutions) exhibited the greatest impact on the resilience of Bank Melli (β=0.799).