Validation of Human Resource Training and Development of Excellence Model in Iran

The main objective of this study is to validate an Excellence Model of Training and Development in Iran. The method of this research is descriptive and is considered as correlational research. The used tool is a researcher-made questionnaire contained 124 items, which by using it, the opinions of specialists, experts and main scholars of training area about Training and Development of Excellence Model in Iran has been collected. A research questionnaire was sent to 194 members by using paper and electronic methods, and finally, after follow-up by researcher, 154 analyzable questionnaires were collected. The obtained Results were analyzed using statistical methods of structural equation benchmarking and using LISREL statistical software. The results showed that the amount of the Adjusted Goodness-of-Fit Index1 was 0.91 and the amount of the Root Mean Squared Error of Approximation2 was estimated by 0.08, therefore Model validation indexes is desirable. Also, by using t test, investigation of the model parameters is discussed. The results of this study have been indicated favorable validation indexes of Training and Development of Excellence Model. The segmentation of the model is also supported by the findings (segmentation into three parts; enablers, processes, and results).