Keywords = Accountability

Pattern of relationships between sovereign institutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Volume 19, Issue 2, August 2015, Pages 183-205

Hamed Zeinali; Mohammad Mirmohammadi; vajiollah ghorbanizadeh

Abstract abstract: The independence is relative, in spite of separation of powers, in Islamic Republic of Iran. Importantly, mutual support among government agencies is to allow the service to be more provided to the country and also prevent conflicts or illegal rebellions of the institutions against each other. Lack of proper interaction between governmental institutions led to acting and trading, and this is a disaster. The main objective of this paper is to draw the desired pattern of relationships between sovereign institutions within the framework of the constitution. The main criterion which is essential to be considered in the development of relations between institutions of governance is "check and balance". So, the first step is to try to prove the implications of the relationship between sovereign entities in accordance with the constitution using content analysis, and also provide a consensus by using Delphi technique. After condition stipulating in line with the constitution, issues or problems between the sovereign institutions were reviewed to achieve the desired study pattern using approach of focus group and finally a model with greater transparency in the check and balance mechanism of the sovereign institutions on each other was provided.

From public trust to political trust (A research about the relationship between public and political trust in iran)

Volume 15, Issue 4, February 2012, Pages 73-95

mohammad khanbashi; - -

Abstract Abstract Trust is the basis of many interactions in human societies; either interpersonal or social communications. Many factors such as lack of social capital, influence of critical media and especially decrease or lack of accountability in public institutions has diminished public trust to the government and its organizations. In this article, we study trust literature firstly and then evaluate the relationship between public trust to the governmental organizations (bureaucracies) and political trust in the society. Then we present suggestions to improve current situations. The results of such studies can be considered as the basis for more attention to the public and political trust in the society and solutions for their improvements.