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        1 - Studying Management Support Status of Training and Development in Tehran’s Municipality
        mahmood abolghasemi
        The fundamental aim of this study is investigating level of managers’ support from employees training and development in the municipality of Tehran. The study employed a mixed method research in which qualitative and quantitative data were collected using interview and More
        The fundamental aim of this study is investigating level of managers’ support from employees training and development in the municipality of Tehran. The study employed a mixed method research in which qualitative and quantitative data were collected using interview and questionnaire. In this study, interview was conducted, by using purposive sampling, 8 training managers and questionnaires conducted by using stratified random sampling, 61 managers and 315 employees were selected. The qualitative data were analyzed using the descriptive, analytical and interpretive method. To analyze quantitative data, one-sample T test, independent T test and MANOVA was used. The research findings show that the most areas of supporting are: the resource allocation (time and proper equipment) for using learning content in workplace. The most important supporting level from the perspectives views of employees and managers are: to help to increasing the level of interest and motivation of employees to training and the opportunity use of training benefits (financial benefits, certification. Also the research findings showed that from the perspective of managers and employees, the most important barriers of managers’ support were high workload. For motivating employees to attend in training courses and sufficient support of training by managers also suggested that senior manager play as a template Manuscript profile
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        2 - Strategies for Training and Development of Social Entrepreneurs in Iran
        farnosh allami hamid rahimian
        The purpose of this study is to present strategies for training and development of social entrepreneurs in Iran. A mixed method study was conducted in two phases: qualitative and quantitative. In the qualitative phase twelve social entrepreneurs were interviewed in-dept More
        The purpose of this study is to present strategies for training and development of social entrepreneurs in Iran. A mixed method study was conducted in two phases: qualitative and quantitative. In the qualitative phase twelve social entrepreneurs were interviewed in-depth. The interviews were conducted based on the theatrical saturation and purposeful sampling. Then “Grounded Theory” and “Narrative Method” used for analysis. Five general categories of factors were identified as a result of qualitative phase in order to expand training and development of social entrepreneurs: public awareness and culture building, comparing study and benchmarking, more effective strategies of political and social institutions, developing entrepreneurs’ activities with training of social entrepreneurs, and initializing entrepreneurship in educational systems. In quantitative phase, 5 hypotheses were formulated based on obtained qualitative results in order to verify and generalize them. The sample size for quantitative phase of this study contains 58 CEOs or founders of NGOs using convenience sampling method. Then the data were analyzed using one sample t-test and Friedman. All components were verified except two sub-components. Manuscript profile
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        3 - Designing a Business Management Competency Model for Managerial Jobs of Ansar Bank
        حسین زاهدی
        This study aims to design a causal business management competency model for managerial jobs of Ansar Bank. This study uses a descriptive-survey method in which 150 Ansar Bank managers were sampled by purposive sampling and then studied in 2012. Data collection was made More
        This study aims to design a causal business management competency model for managerial jobs of Ansar Bank. This study uses a descriptive-survey method in which 150 Ansar Bank managers were sampled by purposive sampling and then studied in 2012. Data collection was made by a researcher-made questionnaire. The instrument validity was assessed and verified based on the comments of university professors who were dealing with the subject of this study, while taking advantage of principal component analysis method and latent variables measurement fitting using confirmatory factor analysis. The reliability was measured by Cronbach’s alpha which revealed a reliability of (R=864%), and as it can be claimed the instrument enjoys a good reliability. To test the hypotheses of this research, structural equation modeling was used. The results verify all primary and secondary hypotheses of this study and reveal the effectiveness of competencies included in Business Management Competency Model for Managerial Jobs of Ansar Bank.The variable of customer-orientation enjoys the highest level of effectiveness. In other words, it enjoys the most significant relationship with business management and afterwards the variables of communications, modifications, resource management come respectively. Manuscript profile
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        4 - Studying the Challenges of Training and Development of Human Resources Based on Three Branches Model
        gholamreza shams mourkani علی  فاطمی صفت
        This study aimed at identifying and ranking human resource deficiencies in training and development activities at Fajr Electronic Industries, based on three branches model (process, structure and environment dimensions). Concerning methodology, it has been adapted the c More
        This study aimed at identifying and ranking human resource deficiencies in training and development activities at Fajr Electronic Industries, based on three branches model (process, structure and environment dimensions). Concerning methodology, it has been adapted the complex method which is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In qualitative phase, according to information-rich sampling method, all related documents and researches were reviewed and interview framework was developed after categorizing the identified deficiencies based on three branches model,. According to purposeful sampling method, 10people were selected to be interviewed in order to identify more deficiencies. In quantitative part, the questionnaire was developed through converting identified deficiencies to questionnaire items and then distributed among 126 of employees. They were selected from all employees (including managers) of Fajr Electronic Industries (N=250) based on stratified random sampling method. Since the content of questionnaire was based on the results of reviewing documents and interviews, its content related validity is admitted. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods (including one sample t-test, two independent sample t-test, estimation of mean, and Friedman test) were used to analyze the quantitative data. Results indicated that education office of Fajr Electronic Industries - in all studied dimensions- is at quiet defected or almost defected statues Manuscript profile
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        5 - Studying the Challenges of Training and Development of Human Resources Based on Three Branches Model
        gholamreza shams mourkani
        This study aimed at identifying and ranking human resource deficiencies in training and development activities at Fajr Electronic Industries, based on three branches model (process, structure and environment dimensions). Concerning methodology, it has been adapted the c More
        This study aimed at identifying and ranking human resource deficiencies in training and development activities at Fajr Electronic Industries, based on three branches model (process, structure and environment dimensions). Concerning methodology, it has been adapted the complex method which is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In qualitative phase, according to information-rich sampling method, all related documents and researches were reviewed and interview framework was developed after categorizing the identified deficiencies based on three branches model,. According to purposeful sampling method, 10people were selected to be interviewed in order to identify more deficiencies. In quantitative part, the questionnaire was developed through converting identified deficiencies to questionnaire items and then distributed among 126 of employees. They were selected from all employees (including managers) of Fajr Electronic Industries (N=250) based on stratified random sampling method. Since the content of questionnaire was based on the results of reviewing documents and interviews, its content related validity is admitted. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods (including one sample t-test, two independent sample t-test, estimation of mean, and Friedman test) were used to analyze the quantitative data. Results indicated that education office of Fajr Electronic Industries - in all studied dimensions- is at quiet defected or almost defected statues Manuscript profile
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        6 - Studying the Challenges of Training and Development of Human Resources Based on Three Branches Model
        gholamreza shams mourkani علی  فاطمی صفت
        This study aimed at identifying and ranking human resource deficiencies in training and development activities at Fajr Electronic Industries, based on three branches model (process, structure and environment dimensions). Concerning methodology, it has been adapted the c More
        This study aimed at identifying and ranking human resource deficiencies in training and development activities at Fajr Electronic Industries, based on three branches model (process, structure and environment dimensions). Concerning methodology, it has been adapted the complex method which is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In qualitative phase, according to information-rich sampling method, all related documents and researches were reviewed and interview framework was developed after categorizing the identified deficiencies based on three branches model,. According to purposeful sampling method, 10people were selected to be interviewed in order to identify more deficiencies. In quantitative part, the questionnaire was developed through converting identified deficiencies to questionnaire items and then distributed among 126 of employees. They were selected from all employees (including managers) of Fajr Electronic Industries (N=250) based on stratified random sampling method. Since the content of questionnaire was based on the results of reviewing documents and interviews, its content related validity is admitted. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods (including one sample t-test, two independent sample t-test, estimation of mean, and Friedman test) were used to analyze the quantitative data. Results indicated that education office of Fajr Electronic Industries - in all studied dimensions- is at quiet defected or almost defected statues Manuscript profile
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        7 - Human Resources Training and Development as an Academic Discipline: Experiences and Perspectives
        Davood Ghorooneh Fateme Sanaeipour Kobra Emami
        Human resource training and development (HRD) has become an interdisciplinary field of study as an important academic discipline. But the literature review shows that there is no consensus on components of this field. This research was conducted with the aim of studying More
        Human resource training and development (HRD) has become an interdisciplinary field of study as an important academic discipline. But the literature review shows that there is no consensus on components of this field. This research was conducted with the aim of studying the existing situation and determining the scope of HRD, using qualitative research approach and case study method. The population in this study was all resources related to the subject, curriculum of the top universities in this field, as well as specialists of HRD. Therefore, after studying theoretical fundamentals, the curriculum of the top 10 universities was studied. Also, with seven experienced professors interviewed, and four group interviews with employers and proctors of HRD were conducted through the focus group. The interviewees were selected in a purposeful way and systematic coding was used to analyze the data. The results of these three stages of research have shown that the most important areas of study in HRD are: training design, HRD strategies, application of modern learning technologies in HRD, managing learning programs, evaluating learning effectiveness, talent management, coaching and mentoring, knowledge management, change and innovation management, and performance improvement management. Also, competencies such as leadership development, strategic human resource management, business intelligence, organizational behavior analysis, communication skills, and benchmarking of HRD have been identified as core topics in this field. Manuscript profile
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        8 - Calculating the Training Return on Investment (ROI) In Pars Oil & Gas Company (P.O.G.C)
        Frouz Nouri Saeid Safaee Movahed Hamideh Bafandeh
        Training 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 More
        Training 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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        9 - Professional Identity of Human Resource Training and Development of Graduate Students at Tabriz University: A Phenomenological Study
        Ali Imanzadeh vahideh jafariyan
        This research aims to study professional identity in the mutual experiences of human resources training and development of graduate students at Tabriz University. In this research, a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method was used. The population of the stu More
        This research aims to study professional identity in the mutual experiences of human resources training and development of graduate students at Tabriz University. In this research, a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method was used. The population of the study consisted of all human resources training and development students studying at Tabriz University who are familiar with the field of education and human resource development. So based on purposeful sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 students and to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and correctness of the data, the interview questions reviewed and approved by the experts and repeated study, compare continuous data, summarize and categorize information methods was used. Data were analyzed by the Smith method proposed. Results include five main themes of the role of discipline, reasons of choosing discipline, nature of discipline, limitations of discipline, promotion the status of the discipline was obtained that each main themes also has several sub- themes. Results showed that introduction of discipline, reinforcing its position, providing the necessary and related professional resources and determination of the boundaries of disciplines can be useful steps in achieving professional identity of human resources training and development graduate students. Manuscript profile
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        10 - Explanation of the Role of Gamification on Job Satisfaction and Employee Motivation (case study: cosmetic industry(
        Shahin Rouhani Rad Mehdi Sabokrou Maasoumeh Mohammadi
        The purpose of this study is the explanation of the role of gamification on job satisfaction and employee motivation in the cosmetic industry. This research is a positivist nature with a quantitative approach. Also, this research is descriptive and in the type of field More
        The purpose of this study is the explanation of the role of gamification on job satisfaction and employee motivation in the cosmetic industry. This research is a positivist nature with a quantitative approach. Also, this research is descriptive and in the type of field studies, and in terms of research approach, is quantitative research. The target population of this study is all staff of marketing and sales units in the member of Iran cosmetic industries association whose scope of activity is in Tehran province. In this study for sampling, cluster sampling method has been used. Also, we used Krejcie and Morgan tables to determine the sample size, and 350 members of the target population have been investigated. In this research, two methods of library and field methods (a standard questionnaire consisting of 13 items) have been used for data collection. In order to assure the reliability of the measurement instruments, Cronbach's alpha was used. And for validation, content validity (content validity ratio and content validity index) was used. Also, in order to investigate the relationship between variables and data analysis, paired-samples T-test and SPSS software have been used. The results showed that gamification has an effect on job satisfaction and employee motivation Manuscript profile
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        11 - identifying the critical success factors for coaching in organizations with a meta-synthesis approach: providing a model
        Sajad Gharloghi Abasalt Khorasani Gholamreza Shams Moorkani Behrooz Ghelichlee
        The purpose of this study is to identify the key factors of coaching success in the organization. This study also provides a comprehensive model for coaching success factors.This study was conducted in the framework of a qualitative approach meta-synthesis methode with More
        The purpose of this study is to identify the key factors of coaching success in the organization. This study also provides a comprehensive model for coaching success factors.This study was conducted in the framework of a qualitative approach meta-synthesis methode with the seven-step approach of Sandolowski and Barso (2009). The study population of the present study includes all Persian and English researches and studies published in the field of coaching between 2000 and 2020. In this regard, keywords related to the purpose of the research were searched. Then, the obtained articles and documents were examined using purposive sampling method, according to the acceptance criteria. Finally, 25 articles that met the inclusion criteria were studied. They were analyzed using three-step coding method (open, axial, selective). The reliability of the codings was confirmed using the kappa agreement coefficient in SPSS software with a value of 0.75 and to evaluate the validity of the study, the findings were provided to two qualitative research experts. Based on the results of data analysis, 129 open codes were identified, which were classified into 6 categories and 23 sub-categories, which include professional coaching competency (perceptual skills, communication skills, technical skills, knowledge And experience, personality and moral characteristics, professional credibility), cochee conditions and characteristics (desire and motivation, personal characteristics, commitment and responsibility, cognitive skills, knowledge and competency, organizational position), Coaching process (planning and organizing, evaluation methods), relationship quality (relationship level, cooperation and agreement, mutual respect and trust, professional learning), organizational context (support of top managers, organizational culture, structural And strategic factors) and external context (cultural factors, environmental factors). Manuscript profile
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        12 - Providing a World Class Model for National Iranian Oil Company Manager's Development
        Sogol Ranvar Mohammad Ghahramani Abasalt Khorasani shahrokh ghasemi
        Given (considering) the importance of human resource development, especially the development of managers as the key to the development of the country, the present study aims to provide a model for the development of managers of the National Iranian Oil Company. In the r More
        Given (considering) the importance of human resource development, especially the development of managers as the key to the development of the country, the present study aims to provide a model for the development of managers of the National Iranian Oil Company. In the research, the mixed method has been used. In the qualitative section, using Delphi method and purposeful sampling, a semi-structured interview was conducted with 15 senior managers of national Iranian oil company in order make a questionnaire, which was thematically analyzed and coded in MAXQDA software. In the quantitative section after collecting information about 156 questionnaires from the spatial territory of all training and development units in the national Iranian Oil Company, to confirm and test the conceptional model, confirmatory factor analysis of the SPSS and LISREL software has been used. The results showed that among the dimensions of development of world-class managers, the individual dimension has the highest correlation with the latest variable and we do not see a significant difference with the desire level. After that, the group dimension is less different from the desired level, but in the organizational dimension with a global level, we see a significant difference. Given (considering) the importance of human resource development, especially the development of managers as the key to the development of the country, the present study aims to provide a model for the development of managers of the National Iranian Oil Company Manuscript profile
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        13 - Determining the factors of the decision making model for choosing training and learning methods in human resources development
        Dr Firouz Nouri Kalkhoran
        Providing an operational guide for the selection and implementation of learning methods in organizations as one of the tools used by managers and training professionals has a significant impact in effective knowledge transfer and optimal improvement of educational proce More
        Providing an operational guide for the selection and implementation of learning methods in organizations as one of the tools used by managers and training professionals has a significant impact in effective knowledge transfer and optimal improvement of educational processes. The theoretical model gap in this area and the increasing demand of organizations for decision-making are the main motivations for the author's research. For its theoretical model, this mixed research employed a theoretical research method in the qualitative section and a survey method in the quantitative section. In the qualitative section, after purposeful selection of experts from among managers and training professionals (using a snowball sampling method), the main factors influencing decision-making models were determined using a semi-structured approach. The participants in this section included twelve experts, and the results of the qualitative research section were extracted using thematic analysis. For the quantitative section, the validity of the questions was first confirmed by experts using the CVR method. Following the distribution and collection of questionnaires, they were analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, T-test, and central indices. Afterwards, the influential factors in determining training methods and human resource development were identified. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Expert Choice software were used for weighting these factors. The influential factors, after identification with their weight coefficients, include Audience Level (0.161), Competency Development Program Scope (0.162), Competency Coverage Level (0.139), Competency Development Objective (0.044), Cost Allocation for Competency Development (0.284), Desired Competency Development Duration (0.067), Feasibility of Learner's Real Experience with Competency Phenomena (0.076), and Desired Learning Transfer Duration (0.064). To make the findings practical and direct their practical application, the results were presented in the form of fully functional decision-making software that aims to empower the organization in decision-making. Manuscript profile
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        14 - Determining the training needs of Pahlavi and Zorkhane Federation trainers
        Kurosh Fathi Vajargah Dr Firouz Nouri Kalkhoran reza fathi Nader Barzegar
        The development of sports coaches of any country is very important and success in the field of sports will bring important cultural, educational and economic results. The importance of this issue increases when the international federation of the studied field is inside More
        The development of sports coaches of any country is very important and success in the field of sports will bring important cultural, educational and economic results. The importance of this issue increases when the international federation of the studied field is inside the country and the main trustee of the management of this field at the international level belongs to the country of Iran. The development of coaches can lead to transformation and promotion in the field of sports. The training and development of coaches at all levels is important, and in terms of global reputation, this group has the most influence in gaining honor. The purpose of this study is to determine the educational needs of sports coaches in fields related to Zorkhaneh and Pahlavi Federation. In order to achieve such a goal, a research was conducted with a mixed approach. In the qualitative part, using the exploratory method and with two DICOM tools (9 participants) and semi-structured interview (12 participants and selected with the Snowball approach) and the test analysis method with Atride and Stirling's model, related needs It was extracted with the coaches of the Pahlavi and Zorkhane Federations, and then the educational needs were determined and prioritized by the survey method (using T-tag group tests, one-way variance analysis or ANOVA, as well as Friedman's test). Educational needs were classified and presented in the form of five main groups of moral abilities, international abilities, specialized abilities, soft abilities, and organizational alignment abilities after .examination and analysis. Manuscript profile