Studying the Effect of Training on Human Resources Strategies with Emphasis on Intermediary Role of Professional Development and Knowledge Sharing

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of education on human resources strategies with emphasis on the intermediary role of professional development and knowledge sharing by structural equations. To do this, 230 employees and managers of district 7 of Gas transmission operation in Iran were participated in the present study. They responded questionnaires of education, professional development, knowledge sharing and human resources strategies. For data analysis, structural equations model with LISREL software was applied. The results showed that learning-oriented training has positive and significant direct effect on knowledge sharing, professional development and human resources strategies. There is a positive and significant direct effect of knowledge sharing on professional development and human resources strategies. There is an indirect, positive and significant effect of learning-oriented training on human resources strategies via professional development and knowledge sharing. Findings emphasized the role of education, knowledge sharing and professional development on human resources strategies.