Document Type : ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Authors

• hasan alvedari ¹
• moslem soleymanpor ²
• reza norouzi ajirloo ³

¹ Department of Public Administration, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran

² Assistant professor., Department of Business Management, Payame Noor university, Tehran, Iran

³ Department of Business Management, Payame Noor university, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to design an economic development management model focusing on the role and capabilities of knowledge-based companies. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach and using the interpretive phenomenological analysis method. The participants included 23 managers of knowledge-based companies (Sistan and Baluchestan Province) who were selected using a purposive sampling method and up to theoretical saturation. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Smith's 6-step strategy.
Data analysis led to the identification of 10 main themes in designing an economic development management model, which are: 1. Investment in research and development; 2. Attention to human capital and continuous learning; 3. The existence of a culture of entrepreneurship and risk-taking; 4. Taking advantage of knowledge spillovers; 5. Strengthening organizational capabilities (marketing and technical); 6. Capacity building and participatory governance; 7. Development of science and technology parks; 8. Providing tax incentives and direct subsidies; 9. Integrating vocational training with industry needs and 10. Focusing on industrial clusters and developing technology exports.
The results show that economic development through knowledge-based pathways is a multifaceted phenomenon that depends not only on the internal capabilities of companies, but also on institutional infrastructure, government support policies, and the link between industry and academia. The designed model can be used as a roadmap for policymakers and managers to transform knowledge into wealth and achieve sustainable economic development.

Keywords

• Economic development
• knowledge-based companies
• innovation management
• human capital
• interpretive phenomenology

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