Year:2024 | Volume:3 | Issue:3 (پیاپی 11)|Papers Count:7

Background and purpose: The identification and development of managerial competencies are essential for enhancing productivity and improving various facets of human resource management within organizations. This research aims to assess the validity of the competency model for managers in the ministry of energy with a focus on ethical leadership. Research method: This study employed a descriptive-survey research design, involving the selection of 11 managers from the Ministry of Energy and academic experts based on the principle of theoretical saturation. In the quantitative component, simple random sampling was utilized, with the statistical population comprising all managers within the Ministry of Energy. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied to assess the normality of the data, while the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) index and Bartlett's test were employed to evaluate the suitability of the data for factor analysis. Findings: The research identified a model comprising six dimensions of strategic human resource development: upstream documentation, managerial development strategies, macro-level human resource development, job performance, and employee capability assessment. The delineated competency received validation from organizational experts. Conclusion: Emphasizing the competency dimensions of managerial personnel through the lens of ethical leadership facilitates the alignment of macro-organizational strategies with sector-specific human resource strategies, thereby enhancing interactions and communication among employees within the Ministry of Energy.

Background and purpose: To effectively retain human resources and minimize turnover rates, organizations must establish a supportive framework for the development of human capital, particularly among efficient and specialized personnel. Consequently, it is essential for organizations to enhance their understanding of the factors contributing to successful career trajectories. This research aims to design a successful career path framework for government organizations in Iran Research method: The research methodology employed the Delphi technique. The statistical population comprised organizational academic experts. The Delphi panel was constituted of 10 experts, and expert feedback was collected in three iterative stages utilizing a structured questionnaire. Findings: In the initial round of the Delphi method, 326 indicators were identified. Following this, in the subsequent round, 256 indicators were assessed in relation to components of career path success, encompassing 53 distinct components from the experts' perspectives. In the third round, 17 dimensions of career path success were evaluated across four axes: continuous improvement of objective conditions, institutionalization of mental success, integrated policy-making in career path development, and evaluation of career path success. Conclusion: It is essential to prioritize internal and executive alignment with organizational job realities and external demands when developing the success model for career pathways. Government organizations should leverage an employee-centered approach in the design and formulation of employee career path strategies.

Background and purpose: Critical thinking is a cognitive process that allows an individual to evaluate various facets of a problem using well-founded reasoning. The objective of the present study is to design a model for the antecedents and consequences of employees' critical thinking in public organizations in Iran Research method: In this study, a mixed-methods approach was employed. The qualitative component's statistical population comprised management professors and senior managers from government organizations, with a purposive sampling method yielding a sample size of 18 participants. The statistical population for the quantitative segment included managers and experts from Iranian government organizations, with the sample size determined to be 176 individuals through two-stage cluster sampling based on Cohen's statistical table. Data analysis was conducted utilizing NVIVO and SMART PLS software. Findings: The analysis identified nine themes: organizational atmosphere and culture, human resource training and development, employee competence, and employee motivation are acknowledged as antecedents to critical thinking, enhanced decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities. Additionally, the sustained management of human resources, productivity, organizational effectiveness, creativity, innovation, and foresight regarding the implications of cognitive processes are critically examined. Conclusion: To foster critical thinking among employees in government organizations, it is essential to concentrate on the antecedents identified by management and to institutionalize these factors within the organizational environment.

Background and purpose: Research indicates that the sustainability of contemporary organizations is contingent not only upon enhancing productivity but also on undertaking digital transformation initiatives. This study aims to identify the components of digital competencies based on employees' experiences within the banking sector. Research method: The methodology employed in this research involves content analysis, supplemented by in-depth interviews conducted with 14 subject matter experts selected through purposive sampling. This sampling process continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. Data analysis was performed using Atlas TI 8 software, executed in multiple stages encompassing open coding, axial coding, and theoretical coding. Findings: The results indicate that the components of digital competencies derived from employees' experiences encompass technological cognitive competencies, technical competencies, and operational competencies. These components were prioritized with technological cognitive competencies ranked first, followed by technical competencies in second place, and operational competencies ranked third. Conclusion: To enhance the digital competencies within banking institutions, management should prioritize the various components associated with these skills in a systematic order.

Background and purpose: Office workers typically occupy their workspaces for over 50% of the standard workday, making it crucial to ensure an environment that promotes both physical and psychological well-being. This research aims to analyze the impact of various internal environmental quality factors on employee health and behavioral outcomes within office settings. Research method: The qualitative component of the study focused on specialists in architectural engineering and professional health engineering. In the quantitative component, the study population comprised all administrative employees working within districts 7 and 8 of the Karaj city municipality. Utilizing Cochran's formula, a sample of 244 individuals was selected through simple random sampling, and a questionnaire was subsequently administered to them. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS software, employing Spearman's correlation coefficient, while the final model was analyzed using AMOS software. Findings: The findings indicate a direct correlation between environmental characteristics and employee health, suggesting that the neglect of environmental comfort factors in the workplace adversely affects employee health behaviors. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the impact of the quality of the working environment on employee health, behavior, prosperity, and well-being. It aims to enhance human resource capabilities and improve performance within office settings.

Background and purpose: The comparative analysis of social security systems across various nations facilitates the identification of their respective strengths and weaknesses, thereby enabling the formulation of evidence-based and experience-driven transformative models. This research aims a comparative study of the social security system and providing a welfare model based on evidence and experiences. Research method: The methodology employed in this research involves content analysis, with a comprehensive examination of the similarities and differences between Iran's social security system and those of selected countries across various domains. A comparative analysis was conducted involving a sample of six countries. Findings: The findings indicate that in the examined countries within the insurance sector, the social insurance system is predicated on employment, characterized by a labor-employer relationship. It relies on the collection of insurance premiums from the insured individuals, their employers, and occasionally governmental assistance. In contrast, within the non-insurance sector, the government assumes responsibility for social security for individuals with low financial resources, facilitating a shift towards comprehensive coverage funded by national income sources. Additionally, these countries provide support to individuals who income falls below a specified threshold, thereby transitioning from social insurance to social welfare programs. Conclusion: The social security system in Iran necessitates comprehensive planning that encompasses economic components, healthcare and treatment services, emergency relief and rescue operations, organizational coordination, support and rehabilitation mechanisms, and the effective implementation of policies.

Background and purpose: Knowledge-based industries are expanding their market share, and the technical expertise of personnel within this sector is on the rise. This research aims to employ interpretive structural modeling of technical knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry for global markets. Research method: This research was conducted using a qualitative approach with fundamental and applied objectives. The statistical population consisted of 15 experts and faculty members with knowledge in the relevant field. Initially, the dimensions of human technical knowledge in medicine were gathered from existing literature and research studies. Following interviews with the experts, which served to validate the dimensions, the interpretive structural modeling method was employed to confirm the model. Findings: The findings indicate that the technical knowledge of human resources in the medical field encompasses 13 dimensions. Of these, 12 components were classified at the first level, while the component related to strategies for entering the international market was positioned at the second level, demonstrating the greatest impact on the overall model. Conclusion: The findings of this research will significantly impact the pharmaceutical industry. By concentrating on strategies to penetrate international markets through the export of technical knowledge related to human resources, pharmaceutical companies can contribute positively to the economy and enhance foreign exchange.