Introducing Strategic Framework of Human Resource Management Functions in Turbulent Environment

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Assistant professor of university of Tehran, Farabi Campus

2 Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Management, School of Management and Accounting, Farabi Campus, Tehran University

3 Associate Professor of Business Administration at University of Tehran

Abstract

In previous HR strategies’ researches, turbulent environment in different models has been considered rarely. The goal of this research is to introduce a strategic framework for human resource management functions in turbulent environment. As paradigmatic point of view, method of this research is interpretive and in terms of strategy, it is qualitative content analysis. Gathering information method is library method and based on article review selected from reliable scientific databases. First, the concept of environment, turbulent environment and its different dimensions were explained. Then via selecting specific human resource functions, the relevant strategic framework in turbulent environment defined as findings of research. Findings of research are divided to two sections. First section states that among Mintzberg describing strategic schools, entrepreneurial school and learning school are applicable in turbulent environment. Prescriptive strategies can not still be applied. Aligned with aforesaid two strategic schools, second categories of findings which are HR functions are defined. Innovative oriented of performance appraisal, continues generative learning, making dynamic capabilities, scenario planning, multi-skill innovative recruitment, agile recruitment, multi-dimensional aligning incentives, temporary competitive advantages through reconfiguration, semistructure job design, autonomy, slack time, professional nomadism, fluid and creative job development, HR scalability are some instances in this respect.

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