Developments in human resource management in Iran

This paper identifies and examines a number of features that has influenced the development of HRM in Iran, with particular reference to national factors and organizational strategies. We begin by detailing the Iranian context with reference to the relevant literature, then set out our aims and objectives and outline our methodology. In presenting our findings, we consider perceptions of HRM, the HR challenges organizations face and the implementation of HR practices. In doing so, we compare and contrast responses from managers employed in both public and private sector Iranian organizations, and those working in MNCs. This enables us to specify those factors which appear to influence the differential development of HRM in Iran.