Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Society and Progress, Institute of Technology Studies, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Innovation Policy and Foresight, Institute of Technology Studies, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The emerging literature of human capital promotes the role of knowledge staff as a key source of innovation in knowledge-based and innovator companies and requires innovative employee capabilities in terms of management programs. In that regard, this research aimed to provide a model of human resource management in knowledge-based and innovator companies with a mixed approach (qualitative-quantitative). The qualitative section was performed using the meta-systhesis method and as a result of a seven-stage process, a total of 32 documents were selected as a qualitative division sample and analyzed. A quantitative section was also descriptive using survey method. Sampling was carried out in a convenience sampling and 102 managers and employees of knowledge-based and innovator companies participated in research. Data were analyzed during the process of initial and secondary coding and data collected data were analyzed using SPSS software and SMART PLS software and in two descriptive and inferential sections. The findings of the qualitative section in the form of 8 key functions and 51 duties of human resource managers were counted and presented, and the results of survey also confirmed the pattern fitting, which was compensating for services and motivation; Education, development and creation of learning environment; timing and participation; management of performance evaluation; management of talent and competence; maintain and promote knowledge worker; identification, recruitment and employment and human resources policies in order, are among the most important human resources policies functions of knowledge-based and innovator companies.
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