exploratory mixed method

The success of accelerators requires continuous growth and improvement of the capacity to absorb knowledge from internal and external organizational resources. In this regard, the present study is aimed to design a model for improving the capacity of knowledge absorption in startup accelerators. This study is an applied-developmental design in terms of purpose, and non-experimental (descriptive) in terms of data collection and a cross-sectional study. Also, in this study, a mixed research method (qualitative-quantitative) is used. The data collection measure in the qualitative section is semi-structured interview, and in the quantitative section, ISM questionnaire is used. The Holsti coefficient is used to validate the qualitative section, The statistical population includes the managers of startup accelerators who are selected by the purposeful sampling method and theoretical saturation was achieved with 15 interviews. Thematic analysis method and Nvivo software were used for data analysis in the qualitative. Then, using the interpretive- structural modeling method, the research model was presented. Finally, using MICMAC analysis, the type of variables has been identified based on their influence and susceptibility to other variables. The research findings showed that the human rsources emmpowerment is the most influential components and is placed at level 4. Therefore, any program or action to enhance knowledge absorption capacity in accelerators should focus on the key and fundamental role of this factor. This components have high penetration power and low dependence in enhancing knowledge absorption capacity in accelerators and is among the priorities for action in improving knowledge absorption in startup accelerators

According to the results of many researches, informal learning is the most important of instruments of the development and it plays an effective and important role in competencies development. The aim of this research is to identify the effective factors on the use of informal learning, informal learning methods and outcomes of informal learning by human resources managers and research is done by using an exploratory mixed method and an in- depth and objective interview. Statistical population of this research is human resource managers in large organizations in IRAN. The model has been tested quantitatively and by using of the LISREL software. The results of this research showed that individual and behavioral features and managerial - organizational factors were identified as effective factors for informal learning and informal learning have outcomes for person and unit of human resource and organization. Keywords: Informal learning, human resources manager, exploratory mixed method

Organizational changes are difficult, complex, ambiguous and yet unavoidable. Studies have shown planning, directing, and maintaining organizational change is difficult with little chance of success. Having an integrated model of change management may simplify complex events – that is inherent nature of any change- by identifying relationships between critical elements. In this pattern, the institutional and cultural context of changing firm has been taken into consideration. Because of significant differences between Iranian and Western organizations, this is in a particular position. In this study, 21 successful change agents in different types of organizations were interviewed and after carrying out a content analysis, data were analyzed and screened by Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) to ensure expert consensus and on the other hand to cover ordinary mind uncertainty. The field study with a sample size of 290 employees of different organizations  was performed with structural equation modeling to examine the relationship among the variables. This model contains 3 dimensions and 17 variables and is an attempt to help organizations involved in performing sustainable changes based on their context analysis and benchmarking.

Iran’s unique attractions and destinations has created a great potentiality for utilising tourism industry. However، according to statistics of the World Travel and Tourism Council in 2011، among 182 countries، Iran ranked 127th in terms of the contribution of tourism industry to GDP، 135th in terms of the level of employment in tourism industry، and 138th in terms of investment in the industry، while، according to the existing tourist destinations in the country، at least 5% of the global income of tourism industry should be gained by Iran. This number was 0. 4 in 2011، which is a sign of an undesired situation in the industry and failing to make use of the existing capabilities and potentials of the country. Therefore، it is necessary to identify and explain the major problems of this industry. This research is to realise a part of this end. For the qualitative part of this research، exploratory mixed method and qualitative content analysis were used. On the other hand، survey method and structural equations were used in the quantitative part. After acquiring theoretical sufficiency by interviewing the experts of the field and applying qualitative content analysis on interviews، some questionnaires were distributed in order to conduct a survey. Finally، 22 major problems were identified for the country’s tourism industry، classified into four categories، namely government sector problems، private sector problems، national level problems، and international level problems.