Analysis of Outsourcing Strategy of Recruiting and Training of Human Resources and Its Effects on Staff Empowerment in Ministry of Sports and Youth of I.R.I

Abstract

Background & Purpose: Outsourcing services is a growing strategy that can help increase the productivity and competitive advantage of organizations. The aim of this study was to identify the requirements and achievements of the outsourcing strategy of recruitment and training and its effect on employee empowerment. Methodology: This research is applied in terms of purpose and has been done with a consecutive mixed approach (qualitative-quantitative). The participants of the qualitative stage were managers and experts of the Ministry of Sports and Youth in the field of outsourcing. The required data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by content analysis method. In the quantitative stage, 202 persons of managers and employees of this ministry were selected by simple random sampling method. The data collected using a questionnaire were analyzed by structural equation modeling. Findings: The requirements and achievements of the strategy are presented in the form of 27 basic themes, 7 organizing themes and 2 comprehensive themes. In addition, the validity of the model presented and the effect of this strategy on employee empowerment is confirmed quantitatively. Coclusion: Outsourcing employee recruitment and training can help reduce costs, facilitate the hiring process, and create entrepreneurial opportunities. Furthermore, It can facilitate employee empowerment by enhancing the effectiveness of these functions.

Keywords

• outsourcing
• recruitment and employment
• training
• empowerment
• ministry of sports and youth