Abstract

This study intends to analyze the SHRM practices on the performance of an International University in Iran. This study is organized as a quantitative one for investigating the association among the SHRM practices on the Iranian International University’s performance. The study uses survey questionnaire method with specific target respondents. English was the medium of survey. The survey has 33 questions measurable on Likert scale, which were designed for evaluating the constructs of the study. The findings in this research gives light on major functions of SHRM in the global scenario of Iran. Performance of the International University in Iran has key relationship with HR functions of recruitment, training, compensation and performance appraisal.

Keywords:

Iran, performance management, strategic human resource management practices,

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