Presenting a model for human resource development in Shiraz Municipality using a mixed exploration plan

This article aims to provide a model for human resource development in Shiraz Municipality. In terms of purpose, it is an applied-developmental research and in terms of data collection method, a cross-sectional research. To achieve the research goal, a mixed exploratory design has been used. The statistical population in the qualitative section includes human resources professors and managers with a history of Shiraz Municipality. Purposeful sampling was performed and 15 subjects achieved theoretical saturation. The statistical population of the quantitative section also includes 3400 employees of Shiraz Municipality, which with the Cochran's formula, the sample size was estimated at 345 people. The required sample size was provided by stratified sampling method in four regions of Shiraz. Interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data. The basic categories of human resource development were identified by content analysis method and the final model was validated by partial least squares method. Qualitative data analysis was performed with Maxqda software and quantitative data with Smart PLS. The results show that inclusive categories are categorized in terms of strategic, educational, and growth factors. Strategic marketing factors are organizational factors that form the underlying elements of the model. Organizational categories of strategic factors include human resource management strategy and employee performance management. Organizing categories of educational factors also include organizational needs assessment, human resource needs assessment, and human resource training. Organizational categories related to growth and development also include the development of staff careers and the perceptual development of staff and the improvement of human resources.