Exploring the Requirements for Improving the Productivity of Human Capital of Defense Organizations Based on the Statements of the Supreme Leader

Abstract

Background & Purpose: Human capital productivity is one of the most important drivers of sustainable productivity in the organization and productivity must be developed in accordance with the requirements of strategies and macro-orientations of the organization. Therefore, this study has identified and classified the requirements for improving the productivity of human capital of defense organizations according to Imam Khamenei. Methodology: This research is an applied research in terms of purpose and has been done with an interpretive-inductive approach.The sources of information for the study are Ayatollah Khamenei's speeches on improving human resources and capital in meetings with officials of defense and government organizations. Findings of the research have been analyzed using qualitative content analysis and cognitive mapping with the help of MaxQDA software. Findings: From the analysis of lectures, 201 open codes were identified regarding the factors affecting the productivity of defense human capital, which were classified into four main categories, which are: mental, spiritual, scientific and technical readiness as well as managerial requirements. Conclusion: The development and implementation of human capital development plans in defense organizations should be done in accordance with the nature of the mission of these organizations, expectations and measures and with a comprehensive approach to strengthen human capital readiness to advance organizational strategies and effectively perform expected tasks and plans.

Keywords

• keywords: human capital
• defensive organizations
• human capital productivity
• statements of supreme leader