Choosing the Most Desirable Manager Development Learning Methods Using TOPSIS Technique(Case study: National Iranian Oil Refining & Distribution Company (NIORDC)
Subject Areas : روش های نوین آموزش وتوسعه منابع انسانیYasamin Javadi 1 , Mahdieh Asadi 2 , Hamidreza Yazdani 3
1 - National Iranian oil refining and distribution company
2 - Tehran University farabi paradis
3 - Tehran University
Keywords: learning, learning methods, learning dimensions, Development of managers, TOPSIS technique,
Abstract :
The present research was conducted to select desirable learning methods for managerial development based on effective criteria and dimensions using TOPSIS technique. Given the purpose, an applied method of research is used. To collect data, a survey descriptive method of research is used. The National Iranian Petroleum Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) was selected as the statistical population and 15 managers and experts in the field related to managers' learning and development were selected for interviews using purposive sampling. Data collection is performed using both library or documentary methods to review the literature and field study includes structured interviews, distribution and collection of the questioner. The validity of the questioner has been assessed and also approved by the experts due to its consistency with the literature. The reliability of the questioner has been approved by repeat testing. Best Worst method (BWM) as well as Expert choice software have been used for analyzing data and determining the coefficiency of influencing criteria of needs assessment methods and identification of their priorities. TOPSIS technique and Excel have been also used to determine Closeness Coefficient and the priority of each learning methods. Research Findings indicate that the game and simulation method is the most desirable learning method to implement the development programs of managers in the company.