Upgrading Islamic Azad University social accountability factors

Authors
Naviad Habibi 1
Hossein Vazifehdust 2
Parivash Jafari 2
1 Doctoral Student, Department of Higher Education Management, Science and Research Branch, IslamicAzad University
2 Department of Higher Education Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University
Abstract
Organizations' social responsibility as a guideline for ethical business has been increasing in recent years. The scope of this concept and its movement could be understood by large number of publications, conferences and active organizations. This study aimed to study social accountability at the Islamic Azad Universities in Khorasan Razavi, North Khorasan and South Khorasan and to recommend a model for their evaluation. The statistical population consisted of 350 faculty members employed in above universities. Using random sampling method, 323 individuals were selected. Based on research findings, there are five basic dimensions in the model of university social accountability:  humanitarian, economic, legal, ethical and technology. For the first time, technology accountability dimension added to the dimensions and 46 indicators were identified for it. This finding distinguishes this study from previous studies. It can be argued that this model, in addition to the advantages of the reviewed models, has the most adaptation to the current situation and therefore offers the most optimal model for internal evaluation.

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  • Receive Date 06 March 2023
  • Publish Date 06 March 2023