Quarterly Journal of Training and Development of Human Resources: 2 (5)

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1 - Studying the Effective Factors on Transfer of Training through In-Service Trainings of University of Tehran’s Non-faculty Staff: Based on Holton’s Model
مهدی وفایی‌زاده abbas abbaspour

The current research has been done to investigate the effective factors on transfer of training among non-faculty staff of Tehran University. The population of this study was all employees of Tehran University who have been attended through in-service trainings in the s More

The current research has been done to investigate the effective factors on transfer of training among non-faculty staff of Tehran University. The population of this study was all employees of Tehran University who have been attended through in-service trainings in the summer of 2013. A sample of 291 employees has been chosen for this research. In order to gather the data, the Holton’s questionnaire (LTSI) was used. The validity of this instrument has been estimated by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and its reliability has been achieved using the Cronbach's alpha test. The courses were evaluated using Kirkpatrick model, and after implementing the third level of this model and detecting the low level of change in behavior (training transfer), Holton’s instrument has been implemented to realize the main causes. In order to analyze the data of LTSI the following tests were used: descriptive and analytic statistics, t-test, Pearson Correlation. The results showed that Individual factors (2.68), organizational factors (3.47), and program factors (3.07) which affecting transfer of training were its barriers in Tehran University. Manuscript profile

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2 - A Diagnostic Approach to Organizational Training: Using a Trichotomy Model
علی اصغر محمودی کوچکسرایی مهدی فراهانی آرش رسته‌مقدم

The influential factors of organizational training in a holding company affiliated to the ministry of energy examined by a diagnostic trichotomy model. Using a descriptive research inquiry a content analysis of organizational characteristics was applied. The sample was More

The influential factors of organizational training in a holding company affiliated to the ministry of energy examined by a diagnostic trichotomy model. Using a descriptive research inquiry a content analysis of organizational characteristics was applied. The sample was included all managers and experts that worked at the training and development department of all 90 affiliated companies which are under the holding company's directions. The means of gathering data was a series of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured/open questions and interviews. In order to content analysis, after extracting relevant concepts, themes, and contents, each items classified into one of the three (structural, behavioral, environmental/context) dimensions of the model. The results show that structural component has a more influential effect on explanation of strength and weakness of training and development activities than the other two components. In this regard, the article concluded that structural/process aspect of organizational training met with more difficulties than behavioral and context so need to pay more attention. Finally, it seems that the trichotomy model of analysis is a useful diagnostic approach to the organizational pathology and could lead to appropriate applied results. Manuscript profile

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3 - Studying the Role of Knowledge Management and Innovation in Organizational Performance (Case study: The Technology and Entrepreneurship Development Centre of Shahid Beheshti University)
بهروز قلیچ‌لی الهام اقتصاد

The process of innovation depends strongly on the knowledge and the knowledge management. Some organizations are not aware of the actual outcomes of the knowledge management. The researches show that the management of knowledge and innovation affects either directly or More

The process of innovation depends strongly on the knowledge and the knowledge management. Some organizations are not aware of the actual outcomes of the knowledge management. The researches show that the management of knowledge and innovation affects either directly or indirectly on organizational performance. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of knowledge management and innovation in organizational performance. The statistical population of this study consists of 100 Technology and Entrepreneurship Development Centers of Shahid Beheshti University staffs. The data used in this study were selected randomly and through a questionnaire and a sample by the way Cochran formula of 79 people. Therefore the questionnaires were distributed between 90 persons of the staff and meanwhile 80 questionnaires were received. And the content and research structure validity were confirmed by using expert instructors, as well. The reliability of all 3 variables of the study was confirmed by using Cronbach's alpha: Knowledge management0.830, innovation 0.828, performance 0.802. The results of the Structural Equation Model showed that the knowledge management and innovation affect the organizational performance strongly. In other words, knowledge affects the organizational performance through innovation. Manuscript profile

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4 - Evaluating Talent- based Development in Saipa Automobile Manufacturing Company
Khodayar Abili سارا رحمتی

The aim of this study was to determine the status of talent- based development process in the human resources department of Saipa automobile manufacturing company. In terms of purpose this study is an applied research, and research evaluation for data collection. Statis More

The aim of this study was to determine the status of talent- based development process in the human resources department of Saipa automobile manufacturing company. In terms of purpose this study is an applied research, and research evaluation for data collection. Statistical society was staff of Saipa Company’s human resources department to 260 people using the random sampling method, 155 of them were selected and questioned. A researcher-made questionnaire consisted of 20 closed questions was used to collect data. The validity of this was reviewed and approved by using view point of university professors and its reliability was calculated 94/5% by using Cronbach's alpha. After gathering and summarizing data, were used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze and interpret the research questions. The results showed that from the organization's employees point of views the situation of talent based development process is in a favorable level. Moreover, the results indicate a significant gap between the current situation and the desired situation in all components of talent based development process. Solutions for lowering this gap were suggested. Manuscript profile

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5 - The Effects of Social Capital on Human Resource Development
مصطفی عسکریان منصور دهقان نجم‌آبادی mohamad ali borjikhani avanaki

The current research aimed at studying the effects of social capital components (according to Ghoshal and Nahapyt) on human resources development elements in Saipa companies using training experts’ viewpoints in that company. This is an applied research in which descrip More

The current research aimed at studying the effects of social capital components (according to Ghoshal and Nahapyt) on human resources development elements in Saipa companies using training experts’ viewpoints in that company. This is an applied research in which descriptive survey was used as the data collecting method. The statistical population consists of training experts in Saipa companies and 104 persons of them were selected as a sample for this research by ratio cluster and table sampling in Krejcie- Morgan method. The data was analyzed through descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The validity and reliability of questionnaire were confirmed by academicians and the Cronbach’s Alpha, respectively. The result of this research shows that social capital components has effect on human resources development in SAIPA Companies using training experts of viewpoint in that companies, so that by increasing and preserving social capital, human resources develop more efficiently. Manuscript profile

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6 - Quality Evaluation of in-Service Trainings Based on Quality of Services Approach in Shahid Sattari University of Science and Technology
محمود غلامی شعبان مرادی

In the twenty-first century along with the development of educational systems, the subject of education quality has been raised as an issue. Continuous improvement in the quality of staffs’ in-service training, is an essential factor in improving the competitiveness of More

In the twenty-first century along with the development of educational systems, the subject of education quality has been raised as an issue. Continuous improvement in the quality of staffs’ in-service training, is an essential factor in improving the competitiveness of educational institutions. Based on the quality of services approach, this study aims to assess the quality of in-service training using cross-correlation method. As for the statistical population of this study, 140 participants of training courses in Shahid Sattari University of Science and Technology were selected. Using a simple random sampling method, 92 people from these participants have been selected to receive questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using single-sample T-student test and Pearson and Friedman correlation methods. The results indicated that from learners’ perspective, the various components of in-service training seemed eligible and there was a meaningful and positive correlation between the satisfactions of participants from training with the overall quality of training and training’s components. Among the factors affecting the in-service training, the respondents chose staff as the most important factor. Manuscript profile

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7 - Studying the Effect of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) on Work – Family Balance (WFB) in Refah Bank
Aryan gholipour

Today's work environment is competitive with complex and different activities. Organizations need appropriate strategies for different parts ,in order to work in such environments and to realize their goals. These strategies are implemented by human resources or human c More

Today's work environment is competitive with complex and different activities. Organizations need appropriate strategies for different parts ,in order to work in such environments and to realize their goals. These strategies are implemented by human resources or human capital, and they are critical factors for the success of the organization. So readiness, abilities and effectiveness of these resources are important for organization .In fact, employees are faced with different problems that can effect on their workplace and family performance. So the mechanisms are required to offer solutions to these problems. One of these mechanisms is Employees Assistance Programs (EAPs) that are created in order to help to solve their employees and family member problems. Among of these problems, we can consider the Work – Family Balance (WFB) issue and its importance in today's organization. Existence of balance between all of these areas will have a positive effect on performance at work and family life. Refah K. Bank has recognized the importance of employees and it offers some EAPs to them. One of the problems of Refah K. Bank that has created the importance of addressing the issue of work – family balance, is employees’ overtime and its consequences for the bank.According to what was said, the main research question was: “Do EAP are influencing on WFB for employees of Refah Bank?” 385 questionnaires were distributed among Refah Bank employees. The research method of this study was Survey method and Regression analysis was used to analyze the data. The results show that EAPs are influencing on WFB by reducing Work- Family Conflict (WFC) and increasing Work- Family Enrichment (WFE). Manuscript profile

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