Presenting a structural-interpretive model based on identifying and prioritizing the preferences of generation Z of human resources in Iran's government organizations

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1 PhD student , Islamic Azad University , Sirjan, Iran

2 Professor of Management, Department, Sirjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sirjan, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to identify the job preferences of the fourth generation employees, the dimensions, components and characteristics of the fourth generation human resources management specific to this generation and to prioritize the recognition of these preferences for the organization's leaders and human resource managers in the organization. It is of vital importance. In terms of results, this research is considered to be a developmental research, in terms of its purpose,it is an applied research. The indicators related to the fourth generation management of human resources in Iran's government organizations were identified and prioritized based on Delphi analysis and then based on structural-interpretive analysis. The value system factor was placed in the autonomy variable group,it was also determined that indicators such as payment system, job promotion, and communication system are included in the group of dependent variables, and leadership style indicators and feedback system are in the group. The independent variables are placed. Based on the results of this research, the payment system and the feedback system are among the most important motivational factors of the fourth generation of human resources, which managers should consider in designing and establishing a management model and an effective leadership style

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