Presenting a construct Model for Factors influencing Organizational Architecture

Purpose: The objective of this study was to introduce a model for factors affecting organizational architecture in Islamic Azad University. Methodology: This is an applied research in terms of objective, and a descriptive research in terms of collecting data. In addition, according to the objective and nature of the research, this is an exploratory research. The statistical population consists of all faculty members working in Islamic Azad University (31000) members. Based on cluster sampling method and kerjeci & Morgan (1987) table, the sample must include 379 members; however, for prevention of probable loss, we finally selected 500 members. Data was collected through interviews and a questionnaire. The validity of the research instrument was confirmed by content validity. The reliability was measured based on Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Findings: findings defined factors affecting organizational architecture as: educational and research factor, organizational support and participation factor, physical factor, size of organization, and psychological factor. Discussion: A model was introduced considering the mentioned factors, which was well fitted. According to the model, factors affecting organizational architecture in Islamic Azad University were in a good current status; however, there was a difference between the current and the desirable status of factors influencing organizational architecture in Islamic Azad University