HR Competencies: Strategic Factor in Improving Organizational Performance

Document Type : Research

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran

2 MA student, Allameh Tabatabay University, Tehran

Abstract

Today organizations to acquire Competitive advantage, while implementation of a strategic approach to the turbulent environment around them, following is the factors affecting their performance to identify and measure the effects of these agents and reinforcement, to ensure their survival. On the other quality of human resource plays a vital role in the success of the organization. However, determination the ability of staff for this success is often difficult. But some organizations HR competency model as a strategy for human resources are used to using these models in human resource systems, to improve their performance. Models of social competence, knowledge, skills and abilities, and other characteristics that are needed to function effectively on the job are. The aim of competency model is identify the optimal use of human resources and competencies in line with the organization's strategy. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the suitability of staff and its impact on organizational performance in this area is to provide solutions. Research methods, descriptive correlation (regression analysis) and statistical community managers and industry experts are banking. To collect data from library studies and questionnaires were used as research tools. Data by Spearman correlation and multiple regression method and were analyzed by Spss software. Results show that there are Correlation between the model results and the impact of competence and organizational performance.

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Journal of Strategic Management Studies
Volume 5, Issue 19
December 2014
Pages 15-37

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  • Receive Date: 31 December 2013
  • Revise Date: 12 June 2019
  • Accept Date: 05 May 2014

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