Identification and Ranking of Comprehensive University Managers Selection Criteria: A Case Study in Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Background and Objectives: Selection and employment of more competent managers is the most essential decision making for attaining the goals and improvement of organizational performance. Therefore, this study was aimed to identify and rank the competency criteria for selection of the managers in Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Material and Methods: This was a mixed method study induced in three phases including literature review using key words in databases, interview with expert panel and utilization of a reseacher-made questionnaire, all criterias of selection and ranking of managers were collected. SPSS software was used for data analysis and presentation of descriptive and analytical results. Results: The results of this research showed that leadership criteria with mean score of 87.71 and personality traits with 87.02 were the most and demographic characteristics was the least important criterias for selection of managers. Conclusion: Establishment of competency-based selection and employment system of the managers need different and various criteria which can be utilized in Tehran University of Medical Sciences and other educational organizations.