Concept Analysis of Professionalization in Human Resource Management Field

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Kangavar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kangavar, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Faculties of Humanities, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah Branch, Kermanshah, Iran.

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Farabi Campus, University of Tehran, Qom, Iran.

Abstract

Professionalization has become a key concept in the field of human resource management, but the ambiguity of the meaning of professionalism as the most important concept in HRM is still posed by many experts in this field as a challenging issue. The purpose of this research is to clarify the concept of professionalism in the field of human resource management. In order to achieve this goal, the Suddaby concept analysis approach was used; using this approach, definitions, dimensions, and meaning of professionalism were identified. The texts and articles written in this regard were used as a tool for collecting information. During this process, using the review of the views of experts and professors of the university who wrote in this field were also used. To this end, emphasis was placed on the sources of pragmatics in this area. Finally, using the conceptual framework approach, a conceptual framework was introduced as the basis for analyzing the concept of professionalism in the field of human resource management. The results of this research can provide a context for applying professionalization at both the individual and organizational levels. Finally, based on the findings of the research, suggestions are also given. Applying Professionalization perspective on HRM domain can enhance the existing understanding of such concept.

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Journal of Sustainable Human Resource Management
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June 2020
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