Designing a Strategic Human Capital Management Model (Case Study: Designing Centers in the Defense Industry)

This study is conducted for designing a strategic plan for human capital management in the defense industry designing centers. This mixed research is an exploratory one in terms of purpose. The initial model of the research, including dimensions, components and indicators, was designed after a comprehensive review of the theoretical literature relating to the research topic. In the next stage, the model was modified by conducting semi-structured exploratory interviews with experts, and then, the initial model was evaluated by an expert questionnaire in an expert panel of 32 members selected by a judgmental and purposive method. The panel members included academic experts familiar with the subject of the research and defense industry experts with work experience and responsibilities in this field. Having received modifying opinions from the experts, and using the Kendall correlation coefficient, the expert questionnaires were analyzed. Finally, the model, including all its processes, dimensions, components and indicators, was approved by the experts. Consequently, the strategic plan of human capital management in defense industry planning centers was designed.