摘要：The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of empowerment aspects on the competence
level and success of the primary school principals in Pakdasht city in Iran. This research is a descriptive-survey
method and in terms purpose is practical. The statistical population of this study
consisted of principals of the primary schools in Pakdasht city. The total number of primary school
principals in this city is 135 people (75 male schools and 60 female schools). As data gathering
tool, a researcher-made questionnaire was used. In order to analyze the validity of the questionnaire
in this study, the Content Validation Method was used in which the questionnaires were first examined
by the experts and the necessary corrections were made. The reliability of the questionnaire
was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Research hypotheses were tested using structural
equation modeling and AMOS software. The results show that competence and effectiveness
aspects affect competence and success of principals of the Pakdasht elementary schools. Autonomy
affects the competence level of elementary school principals in Pakdasht city but does not
affect principals' success. Meaningfulness aspect did not affect principals’ competency however it
is effective on principals’ success in Pakdasht elementary schools. Trust aspect was not effective
on the Pakdasht elementary schools principals’ competence and success.
