Succession by attracting and developing academic talent in an engineering firm: A meta- synthesis study
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Abbas abbas pour
1
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,
Vadood Ghasem Talebi
2
,
Morteza Taheri
3
,
Hamid Rahimian
4
,
Saeed Ghiasi Nodooshan
5
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2 - Allameh Tabatabaei University
3 - University of Allameh Tabatabaei
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5 - Allame Tabatabayi University
Keywords: Keywords: Succession, Attraction and development, University talents, Meta- synthesis,
Abstract :
Abstract: The succession planning is an effective strategic approach to maintain and develop human resources within organizations. Although succession is an effective strategy to focus on creating a regular structure for organizations, many companies lack regular succession planning, so that people with the necessary skills and expertise cannot be placed in specific positions. Based on this, the aim of this article is to find the effective components on succession with the approach of attracting and developing academic talents in engineering companies. In this research, a qualitative meta- synthesis method has been used. After conducting a keyword search in reputable national and international databases from 1997 to 2023, a total of 2,181 studies are identified, and 91 studies are selected for the purpose of analysis and information extraction. After conducting analysis, succession planning with a focus on attracting and developing university talents at engineering companies is categorized into 5 dimensions Including: creating commitment, determining policy, attracting and developing academic talent, leadership improvement program and program evaluation and 11factors and 30 sub-factors. Based on the finding, it is worthwhile mentioning that the components of succession planning are determined with a focus on attracting and developing university talents, due to which this research can assist companies to formulate and implement succession planning programs having employed university talents.
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