Designing a Human Resource Management Model Based on Scientific Quality in Universities: A Case Study of Islamic Azad University
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Design, human resource management, scientific quality, Islamic Azad UniversityAbstract
Objective: This study aimed to design and explain a comprehensive human resource management model based on scientific quality in universities, focusing on Islamic Azad University.
Methodology: This research adopted a qualitative, foundational–applied approach using grounded theory methodology. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 16 managers and experts familiar with human resource management at Islamic Azad University. Open, axial, and selective coding procedures were employed, supported by MAXQDA software, and purposive sampling continued until theoretical saturation was achieved.
Findings: The analysis resulted in a paradigmatic model of scientific-quality-based human resource management comprising seven core dimensions: structural, environmental, cultural, strategic, organizational, technological, and e-learning factors. These dimensions were organized within causal conditions, contextual and intervening conditions, strategic actions, and outcomes, forming an integrated explanatory framework for enhancing scientific quality in universities.
Conclusion: The proposed model underscores that improving scientific quality in higher education requires a systemic and integrated approach to human resource management, aligning organizational structures, culture, technology, and strategic orientation to support sustainable academic excellence.
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