A Comparative Study of Human Resource Selection in Medical Universities of Iran and World

Abstract

Background & objectives: The challenges in government organizations and centers, including medical universities in the country, indicate the existence of several organizational problems, and without a doubt, the existence of these problems will reduce the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the organization. A significant part of these problems is related to the staff recruitment process. Improper selection of these staffs will impose irreparable damage on organizations and consequently on public health. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the process of manpower selection in Iran and other countries, since the process of human resources recruitment in Iran and the world is different. Methods: Methods: The present study is a descriptive study. The statistical population includes all universities in the world that work in the field of medical services delivery. Information about the process of selecting and employing human resources was collected by searching valid Persian and English sources using the keywords Human Resources Selection, Human Resources Management, Selection Patterns. Also, reference books on manpower management from different parts of the world were collected and reviewed separately. Results: The review of the human resources selection in Iran and different parts of the world indicates that there are a number of criteria due to the many cultural, social and economic differences between countries in accordance with the prevailing conditions in those countries. However, criteria such as expertise, proficiency, work experience, personal interest and the spirit of participation are common in all these countries and should be considered in the selection of human resources. Conclusion: According to the studies conducted in each country, the patterns of manpower selection should be done within a logical framework according to the prevailing conditions of