A Framework to identify and classify human resources strategic directions in Iran oil industry using qualitative approach

This study has been conducted to the human resource strategic direction in each main sub-section of HR in Iran oil industries, and some sources such as: upstream documents, business strategic, trends, adaptive comparison, historical documents, and half- structured interviews has been used for gathering information. The research method was qualitative and contents analysis was used for data analysis. The research data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 49 superior managers in oil industry. Based on the results, 4 main category (provision, training, employment, and maintenance), 71 secondary category and 20 concept for strategic direction in human resources policy of Iran Oil Industry have been recognized.