Journal of Urban Economics and Management

The purpose of an urban management system is to provide and establish an appropriate atmosphere for a convenient, secure, and efficient life for the citizens in accordance with social and economic features and such an issue necessitates a unified management system. Thus, the current research aims at investigating the structural elements of Tehran urban management model and determining the type of correlations between them. The current research utilized a deductive-inductive method and for the statistical tests, quantitative analyses model was suggested. The population included all high-ranking managers of Tehran municipality who enjoyed related experience in different municipal domains and were counted expert. The results indicated that while urban management system enjoyed linear-vertical relation with other sectors like an open system, it faced some problems in terms of planning and organizing. Moreover, the type of relation and the proper coordination mechanism between municipality and the related sectors were determined upon specific objectives. Finally, suggestions were put forth for improving urban management system.