Dynamics Analysis of the Support System in the Structure of Human Resources of Iranian Science and Technology Parks

The purpose of this study is to investigate the dynamic structure of the support system in the human resource structure of science and technology parks using systems dynamics and group modeling. This research is a mixed method research (qualitative and quantitative) and in terms of purpose, it is an applied research. In order to conduct the present study, using expert opinion in in-depth group modeling interviews, problem redefining as well as dynamic hypothesis and various models of system dynamics (including behavior diagrams over time, rich picture, cause and effect diagrams and flow) were designed. For this purpose, according to Winz and Gary (2007) from a group of 8 people whose members were purposefully selected, which included two managers from the park headquarters, two managers from technology companies, two employees from technology companies and two university graduates. The findings of this study were analyzed in the form of system dynamics modeling steps using Vensim software. The results of modeling led to the identification of three strategies for reducing park support along with the development of park services, the establishment of a center for evaluation and development of human resources and the development of institutions and educational processes of science and technology parks.