Introduction
History of the Association
The Goals of the Association
The Activities of the Association
Who can apply for membership in the Association
Expansion of activities in provinces

Introduction

Manufacturing is an organized process the most fundamental feature of which is collective work, whereby the capabilities , ideas and initiatives of entrepreseneurs and the industrial workforce converge to provide for society`s present and future needs through the development and introduction of new products.

Admittedly , entrepreneurs and managers have a momentous responsibility and a crucial mission within this process. As well as coordinating the whole range of production factors , they have to help in the creation and dissemination of an industrial culture. They are also tasked with the duty of arriving at a constructive consensus on basic issues, strengthening creativity in the workforce available to them and putting the competence and skills of their workers to optimum use.

Furthermore, they must never lose sight of exchanging know - how - dental hygiene colleges, experiences and information through constant dialog with managers and specialists in other fields, adopting scientific and practical approaches based on society`s cultural values and creating suitable conditions for the steady development of the country`s industrial activities.

To meet such important challenges , industrial managers have to be constantly on the watch and persevere I the face of all the problems facing them in the process of the country`s economic development .

Foremost among the prerequisites of industrial management are a deep awareness of the rapid changes occurring in the industrial , management , training and technological arenas, a scientific and rational approach to the relevant issues , an emphasis on collective and critical thinking and an open mind to innovation.

The Industrial Managers Association of Iran (IMA) seeks to serve as a forum for the airing of ideas and exchange of experiences with a view to strengthening cooperation among managers and acquainting the Iranian society with the values inherent in manufacturing.

History

The Industrial Managers Association was established in 1979 on the initiative of a group of industrial managers with the aim of promoting the role of manufacturing in economic development , defining the status of industrial management in industrial production and contributing to efforts towards the country`s industrialization. It was officially registeredin 1980. The Association is a non political entity without affiliation to any political party or group.

It is a non - profit institution devoted to studying the macro problems of the manufacturing sector and identifying and deliberating on the various economic and social dimensions of the country`s industrial structure. Its foremost goal consists in gathering information and doing research on bottlenecks and problems facing the country`s economy, with particular emphasis on the manufacturing sector , focusing on ways to achieve industrial development through ever greater participation by the people in industrial activities (hypnotherapy training).

The Association desires the cooperation of all individuals endeavoring to contribute to the country`s industrialization as well as managers with responsibilities in industrial production. It calls upon all concerned to ponder the most effective ways of achieving industrial development and laying the foundation of a dynamic and steadily evolving manufacturing sector by drawing on the collective cooperacion of all interested parties and utilizing the scientific capabilities and experience available to the country.

Goals

Promoting manufacturing and entrepreneurial activities, providing protection to industrial institutions, sterngthening scientific management , encouraging investment in manufacturing, expanding industrial relationwith other countries, and transferring the technology needed for the country`s economic and social development are among the most important goals pursued by the Association.

The tasks the Association has set itself in order to attain goals are as follows: Identify the issues and problems of the country`s manufacturing sector and offer scientific and rational analysis with a view to eliminating bottlenecks; provide the relevant executive authorities with appropriate views and recommendations.

Provide opportunities and possibilites to industrial managers to forge constructive relation and develop mutual understanding with each other through exchange of views as well as participation in specialized seminars, conferences and expert committees set up by the Association (forensic colleges). Make efforts towards the mobilization of capital available to the people and steer it in the direction of industrial activities and production. Make efforts towards identifying the lastest achievements in the area of industrial management in the world and adapting them to national ways and traditions and transferring scientific findings and experiences to Iranian industrial managers.

Endeavor to enhance the productivity of the country`s industrial workforce and the sector`s efficiency with the aim of improving industrial production both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Assist in efforts aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of the country`s industrial managers and workers and publicizing the importance of industrial management in society.

Make efforts towards dissemination of an industrial culture in the country. Take an active part in efforts to speed up the process of technology transfer with a view to adapting transferred technologies to local conditions and developing suitable technologies within the country`s manufacturing sector. Contribute to efforts aimed at expanding the export of manufactured goods. Make efforts towards enchancing the dynamism and innovative capabilities of manufacturing and mining sectors and encourage industrial establishment to set up research and development centers.

Study and formulate industrial development strategies and examine factors contributing to such development .

Cooperate closely with the Islamic consultative Assembly, universities, line ministries and other related organization and decision - making bodies; present them with results obtained from applied research and scientific studies carried out by the Association and participate in meetings held by them to deal with the issues involved in manufacturing.

Activities

Since its inception, the Industrial Managers Association has included a wide range of activities in its agenda. These activies, diligently and systematically pursued by the Association, are primarily aimed at achieving its goals through the establishment of close cooperative relations with researchers and experts, drawing on the extensive paricipation of the country`s industrial managers. Foremost among such activities are :

Research

Research and studies the Association engages in are mainly focused on examining the issues , problems and requirements of the manufacturing sector; introducing advanced technology ; identifying priorities in industrial production ; deliberating on the country`s industrial development ; presenting practical solutions to problems ; and maaking appropriate recommendations. Research by the Association also addresses various other economic and social areas connected with manufacturing such as investment , the sctor`s financial turnover, commerce , exports, tax laws and regulations, social security, etc.

In view of rapid changes occurring in the various aspects of manufacturing throughout the world , the research of the Association avoids restricting itself to the issues of the moment.

Rather , it makes a point of deliberating on a future in which the country is bound to project a dynamic image in the global scene,coupled with an active presence in world markets.

Reviewing bills and draft laws - interior design colleges, with a view to making corrective and complementary recommendations are among the Association`s other research activities. Which it carries out within the interests and in response to the expectations of the country`s manufacturing sector.

Communications

At present , coopreation and association among individuals and groups with the aim of exchanging ideas and experiences is the foremost need of our society .In recognition of this fact , a substantial part of the Association`s efforts is devoted to activities related to communications.

On the one hand, the Association tries to bring the country`s industrial managers togeather in order to pave the way for ever greater cooperation among them through direct communication and personal contact.On the other hand , it seeks to forge connections among them in such a way as to make it possible for them to pool their knowledge and experiences towards the formulation of feasible and scientifically - based strategies capable of addressing the whole array of issues involved in the sector.

Among other activities in the realm of communications mention should be made of the Association`s efforts to establish relations with government organizations concerned with manufacturing.As well as informing the industrial managers about the challenges and problems facing the sector and the lastest developments and decisions affecting it, this activity is primarily aimed at giving publicity to the issues involved in manufacturing. In this connection , steps taken by the Association to set up relations with other specialized organizations and like - minded counterparts inside and outside the country and forging relations with relavant research centers are also worth mentionong.

Such communications allow the Association to project an active presence through timely presentation of expert analyses in a variety of industrial and economic areas. They also provide it with the opportunity to contribute to the formulation and consideration of laws , regulation and standards for the manufacturing and mining sectors as well as adoption of measures and decisions relating to the country`s industrial activities.

Training and publications

In recognition of the importance of training the Association conducts various training programs, particularly in such as developing a nationwide industrial culture , promoting the principales and methods of scientific management and familiarizing the country`s managers with the relevant laws , regulations and systems. In this connection, reference can be made to management training courses and scientific and applied seminars on industrial issues conducted by the Association as well as its monthly general meeting . Furthermore, the Association`s specialized committees hold regular meeting on a variety of subject ranging from commerce and stock exchange to the problem and bottlenecks of the country`s manufacturing sector , labor relations , social security,taxes ,mining and other related issues.

With respect to publication, the association has been publishing a monthly internal bulletin titled "Manufacturing and the press" . It is mainly aimed at reflecting the internal needs of the members and will continue to appear on a regular basis. The Association has recently obtained a license topublish a new monthly titled " Karafarin" (The Entrepreneur) on an entirely professionsl basis.

It will be primarily aimed at furthering the awareness and knowledge of the general public about manufacturing , the country`s industrial culture and the industrial culture prevailing in other parts of the world.

Who can apply for membership

Membership in the Industrial Managers Association open to :

1. Managers of industrial and mining establishments that have been set up and are operating in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the country.
2. Managers of mining and agribusiness establishments, chicken farms and animal husbandry units operating on the strength of the requisite permits issued by the competent authorities.
3. All Iranian citizens who have a major role in setting up the country`s production establishments or are with direct responsibility in running them.
4. Managers of companies engaged in design and engineering services and managers of industrial union , syndicates,councils and associations.

For further information on issues relating to membership , please contact the public relations section of the industrial Managers Association

Expansion activities in provinces

In the two decades since its establishment , the industrial Managers Association has tried to accommodate requests to set up branches in different provinces. To date, it has succeeded in opening branches in ten provinces, drawing on the full cooperation and paticipation of the manager of the local industrial establishments.

These are : East Azarbaijan , Isfahan , Bushehr, Khorasan, semnan , Fars, Qom , Kerman, Geelan and Hamedan.

The establishment of branches in provincial centers would obviously make for increased presence and participation of both industrial managers and enterpreneurs in the intellectual, cultural and research activities undertaken by the Association. Furthermore , it would prove effective in sterngthening cooperation and contribute to convergence of ideas among all concerned in the country`s manufacturing sector.