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1 - Calculating the Training Return on Investment (ROI) In Pars Oil & Gas Company (P.O.G.C)
Frouz Nouri Saeid Safaee Movahed Hamideh BafandehTraining and development advisors and experts are working hard today to gain a position for training procedures as equal as other organizational procedures. This effort has turned into a huge challenge for such practitioners. Under such circumstances, return-of-investme MoreTraining and development advisors and experts are working hard today to gain a position for training procedures as equal as other organizational procedures. This effort has turned into a huge challenge for such practitioners. Under such circumstances, return-of-investment can be deemed both as an opportunity (if carried out properly) and a threat (if implemented improperly). Some believe that such an approach can help us integrate training into other mainstream procedures. Anyway, it is believed that formulating and conceptualizing such a strategy is a brave enterprise which needs to be managed reasonably.This paper aims at estimating the return-of-investment rate for project management training programs at Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC). To analyze data, AHP strategy is used through Expert Choice software. The final rate was calculated as %59976. The calculated ROI sounds logically reasonable and indicates that the training program has been effective in essence. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Examining teachers' Perceptions of Virtual in-Service Training
Peyman Yarmohamadzadeh Behbood Yarigholi Marjan doostI AlvaneghGiven the role that virtual in-service education plays today in the development of teachers 'professions, it is important to examine teachers' perceptions of this type of education. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the perceptions of teachers in distri MoreGiven the role that virtual in-service education plays today in the development of teachers 'professions, it is important to examine teachers' perceptions of this type of education. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the perceptions of teachers in district one of Tabriz about virtual in-service education. The method of this study was descriptive phenomenology. The participants in this study were teachers in district one of Tabriz in primary and secondary schools who had the experience of participating in in-service virtual education. Purposeful standard sampling was used to interview teachers. In this regard, after semi-structured interviews with a general question and then exploratory questions to obtain more in-depth information with 18 people, theoretical saturation was obtained in the data. During the interviews, teachers shared their experiences of in-service training, which was analyzed using the seven-step Colaizzi method. The results of the analysis of teachers' perceptions about in-service education showed 9 main themes, which are: accessibility regardless of time and place, optimization, suitability with educational methods and new technologies, organizational support, content problems, implementation problems, Evaluation problems, human resource problems; Lack of necessary infrastructure. According to these results, it can be said that the use of virtual education system for in-service training courses can solve some of the problems and inefficiencies of in-service training of teachers, including inconsistent training with changes in textbooks, time, place and Eliminate educational resources and pave the way for the emergence of new methods of teacher education such as electronic and virtual methods. Manuscript profile -
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3 - examination The Impact of Knowledge Productivity on Employee Empowerment in Insurance Company
Marziyeh Dehghani Nayeri Yousef Mohammadi moghaddam nader sheikholeslamiThe current research is in correlation method, and it is quantitative and qualitative about kind of data. The statistical society is insurance company which are The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of knowledge productivity on the factors of human res MoreThe current research is in correlation method, and it is quantitative and qualitative about kind of data. The statistical society is insurance company which are The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of knowledge productivity on the factors of human resources empowerment of the employees of the insurance company. The statistical population of the study was selected from insurance employees (380 persons) by Cochran formula of 191 persons using simple random sampling. A questionnaire consisted of three parts: Demographic information, Spritzer empowerment questionnaire, Knowledge productivity questionnaire (Qualitative Interview Questionnaire). Results were analyzed in two levels of descriptive and inferential statistics by LISREL software. Relationship between knowledge productivity and job meaningfulness (r = 0.83), between knowledge productivity and competence feeling (r = 0.86), between knowledge productivity with feeling of independence (r = 0.92), between knowledge productivity and feeling effective In the job (r = 0.90), there is a strong and positive relationship between knowledge productivity and a sense of trust in colleagues (r = 0.92), as well as between each component of knowledge productivity with empowerment. The relation between incremental innovation and empowerment (r = 0.66) and between fundamental innovation and empowerment (r = 0.92) was obtained. As a result, knowledge productivity is directly related to the empowerment of employees, but it does not have an impact on staff empowerment. So these factors are not conducive to empowering employees. According to the research findings, suggestions have been made to enrich staff empowerment and give importance. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Rate of TOL: a new look into measuring the quality of work-based training programs
Saeed Safaei Movahed keyvan salehi Mohammad HajizadTraining officials are often unable to prove how effective they are in meeting the business goals. We clearly admit that top managers need reliable and valid data to trust training functions, but training officials often lack justifiable indices to back up their claims MoreTraining officials are often unable to prove how effective they are in meeting the business goals. We clearly admit that top managers need reliable and valid data to trust training functions, but training officials often lack justifiable indices to back up their claims about improving staff's performance in real work. Although ROI was a rigorous index to report on effectiveness of work-based training programs, but it did not turn into popular trend it is hard and costly to estimate. Hence, we here put forward a new index for reporting on effectiveness of work-based training programs, entitled Rate of TOL. This index aims at measuring how much of what participants learn during training programs transfers into performance in real workplaces. To do so, two strategies are suggested: firstly, Simple Linear Strategy (SLS) which is based on calculating coefficient of determination between scores of final course tests and performance appraisals; and secondly, Cluster Linear Strategy (CLS) which is based on calculating multiple regression between scores of final course tests plus other influencing predictor variables (such as work climate, personal motivation, etc.) and performance appraisals. It is finally argued that the proposed index just improves when training programs are designed and implemented in the best possible manner to meet quality measures like learners' satisfaction, relevance, importance, instructors' competency, and etc. Consequently, Rate of TOL as a quality index helps training and development officials to report more exactly and justifiably on how effective they are in improving people in real workplace. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Designing a professional development model for managers with a data-based approach: Qualitative research in education
younes sahranavard nashtifan Salahedin ebrahimi Bahman Gholami سیامند مولودیThe educational system is the basis for intellectual growth and development and the basis for the maturity and realization of human capacities, and education managers must be professionally developed to carry out this mission successfully, because a large part of the co MoreThe educational system is the basis for intellectual growth and development and the basis for the maturity and realization of human capacities, and education managers must be professionally developed to carry out this mission successfully, because a large part of the complexity and sensitivity of the educational system. It refers to the behavior of managers and the success of the organization in achieving organizational goals and missions depends on the existence of competent and competent managers; Therefore, the present study was designed to develop a model for the professional development of education managers. To conduct the research, a qualitative approach with grand theory method was used. The study population was all experts, professors and senior managers in the field of human resources in education who were interviewed using purposive sampling with 21 experts. The research tool was a semi-structured interview. Open, axial and selective coding methods were used to analyze the qualitative findings. The results showed that "Development of cognitive-leadership-management skills and development of professional ethics" as key categories, "Professional development planning, organizational talent, educational and learning opportunities and self-development "As causal conditions", "networking, guidance, facilities and resources and career path management" as strategies, categories of "organizational values and culture, group of managers and working conditions" as a platform, "organizational factors, Learning-Improvement-Development Atmosphere and Barriers and Involvement of Managers were introduced as intervening conditions and succession can have consequences for individual and organizational development in education and positive extra-organizational effects for society. Manuscript profile -
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6 - The dark triangle of personality on knowledge concealment and organizational learning culture (case study: professors of Tehran University)
seyed hamed hashemi mehdi ahmadighamshani Hamidreza Nematollahi shabnam zarjouThe current research has been conducted with the aim of investigating the dark and dark aspects of personality on knowledge concealment with the mediating role of organizational learning culture. The current research is under the proof paradigm and in the applied resear MoreThe current research has been conducted with the aim of investigating the dark and dark aspects of personality on knowledge concealment with the mediating role of organizational learning culture. The current research is under the proof paradigm and in the applied research group. The data collection tool in this research is 3 standard questionnaires. The reliability of the research tool has also been confirmed based on Cronbach's alpha of the dark triangle of personality (0.75), knowledge concealment (0.77), organizational learning culture (0.71), the statistical population of the research includes professors of Tehran University. The sample size in this research is equal to 187 people using Spss Sample power sampling software and the sampling method in this research is available sampling. The data analysis tool is SPSS and AMOS statistical software. According to the findings of the research, it can be acknowledged that the dark triangle of personality has an effect on the concealment of knowledge and 31% of the variance of knowledge concealment is explained by the component of the dark triangle of personality. The dimensions of the dark triangle of personality (Machiavellianism, narcissism, dimension of intellectual and psychological disorders) have an effect on the concealment of knowledge. 38% of the variance of the knowledge concealment component is explained by the dimensions of the dark triangle of personality (Machiavellianism, narcissism, intellectual and psychological disorders dimension). Organizational learning culture has a partial mediating role in the effect of the dark triangle of personality on knowledge concealment. Manuscript profile -
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7 - An Investigation of Effectiveness of Online Development Courses for Faculty Members based on Principles of Education Science
Bahar Bandali Razieh Shahverdi Somaye Rahimi Morteza Rezaeizadeh Abasalt KhorasaniIn our country we face the fact that many faculty members of the universities have not received formal teacher training but they teach and this has been one major concerns in the field of education. On the other hand, many courses that are held in person or virtual with MoreIn our country we face the fact that many faculty members of the universities have not received formal teacher training but they teach and this has been one major concerns in the field of education. On the other hand, many courses that are held in person or virtual with the purpose of training teaching to the professors do not serve the expected effectiveness. Hence, this study was conducted with the aim of examining the effectiveness of an electronic off-line course for development of faculty members which was held in one of the high-rank universities of Iran. This course titled "Teaching Competencies in the Virtual Classroom" was designed and implemented in order to improve the competencies of the professors in the three fields of teaching, assessment and electronic content development in the virtual classroom. The current research design was quantitative and the research strategy was a quasi-experiment of the pre-test and post-test type. The participants of this course were 33 university faculty members who completed the course in 5 weeks. In order to collect data, several self-report questionnaires were used, which were designed based on the level one and two components of Kirkpatrick's model. The results of the research showed that the reaction of the participants (satisfaction, involvement and relationship with the job) was positive towards the course and also this course had a significant effect on the perceived knowledge and skills of the participants. However, in the dimension of attitude, it had a negative effect on the attitude of the participants towards teaching. In addition, the self-confidence and commitment of the participants did not show any significant changes. These results have been discussed in relation to the eight pedagogical and andragogical features of the course, and the reasons this course has not been able to have the expected effects on the attitude, self-confidence and commitment of the professors has also been discussed. Also, the effects and application of these findings in both theoretical and practical fields are presented. Manuscript profile -
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8 - The Effects of Training and Human Resource Development on Employees’ Productivity with a Focus on Motivational and Psychological Empowerment
Mahdi Jabbari Maysam CheginThe purpose of the current research was to investigate the effects of training and human resource development on employee's productivity, emphasizing the mediating role of motivational and psychological empowerment in Kashan Amir Kabir Steel Company. This study also sou MoreThe purpose of the current research was to investigate the effects of training and human resource development on employee's productivity, emphasizing the mediating role of motivational and psychological empowerment in Kashan Amir Kabir Steel Company. This study also sought to propose conceptual model accordingly. This research was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive and survey in terms of collecting and analyzing data. The statistical population included 380 employees of Kashan Amir Kabir Steel Company from whom 191 individuals were selected using Cochran's formula and available sampling methods. To collect the research data, a researcher-made questionnaire was used, the validity of which was confirmed after applying the supervisor's comments, and its reliability was obtained with Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.82). Next, structural equations method and Lisrel software were used to analyze the collected data. The findings of this research showed that training and human resource development could lead to employee's productivity and also enhance the motivational and psychological empowerment of employees. Consequently, motivational and psychological empowerment has an impact on employee's productivity. Manuscript profile -
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9 - An Investigation and Pathology of Organizational Training for Engineers in Water and Electricity Industry Based on ADDIE
zainab sharaf Mohammad reza Nili Ahmadabadi Mohammad Javad LiaghatdarOrganizational training could play a significant role in keeping the knowledge, skills and attitudes of employees updated, if it is conducted based on scientific principles and methods and considered as an empowering factor. In this regard, the present study seeks to ev MoreOrganizational training could play a significant role in keeping the knowledge, skills and attitudes of employees updated, if it is conducted based on scientific principles and methods and considered as an empowering factor. In this regard, the present study seeks to evaluate and identify the limitations of the organizational training of engineers in the water and electricity industry. To this aim a mixed method was used including survey method in the quantitative phase and phenomenology in the qualitative phase. The research tool in the quantitative part was a researcher-made questionnaire and in the qualitative part it was a semi-structured interview. The participants in the quantitative part included trained engineers, 900 individuals in the year 2021, and in the qualitative part there were teachers and employers in the water and electricity industry. In the quantitative section, 269 individuals were selected by simple random sampling using Morgan's table, and in the qualitative section, 20 individuals were interviewed based on the theoretical saturation level. For analyzing the quantitative data, SPSS software was used and for qualitative data analysis, thematic analysis method was used. According to the findings of the quantitative part of the research, the current state of organizational training of engineers in the water and electricity industry in all 5 dimensions of education is at the average and below average levels. On the other hand, based on the findings of the qualitative part, the main limitations of the organizational occupational training system include process limitations, motivational, cultural and administrative structure. The results revealed that the organizational training of the water and electricity industry does not meet the desired quality levels; cultural problems and inattention to the academic degrees, lack of motivational incentives, structural-administrative problems and process problems and non-compliance of organizational trainings with scientific and logical approaches could be mentioned as some of the factors leading to the current situation. Manuscript profile