Validity of the Competency Model for Managers in the Ministry of Energy with a Focus on Ethical Leadership

Subject Areas : human resource management

Hossein Mohammadi ¹ , Sedigheh Tootian Esfahani ² , hasan darvish ³ , hassan rangriz ⁴

1 - Department of Public Administration, Islamic Azad University of Tehran West, Tehran, Iran
2 - Department of Public Administration, Islamic Azad University of Tehran West, Tehran, Iran
3 - Department of Public Administration, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
4 - Department of Business Management, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

Received: 2024-07-29 Accepted : 2024-09-09 Published : 2024-11-05

Keywords: managerial competencies, ethical leadership, human resource development,

Abstract :

Background and purpose: The identification and development of managerial competencies are essential for enhancing productivity and improving various facets of human resource management within organizations. This research aims to assess the validity of the competency model for managers in the ministry of energy with a focus on ethical leadership.

Research method: This study employed a descriptive-survey research design, involving the selection of 11 managers from the Ministry of Energy and academic experts based on the principle of theoretical saturation. In the quantitative component, simple random sampling was utilized, with the statistical population comprising all managers within the Ministry of Energy. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied to assess the normality of the data, while the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) index and Bartlett's test were employed to evaluate the suitability of the data for factor analysis.

Findings: The research identified a model comprising six dimensions of strategic human resource development: upstream documentation, managerial development strategies, macro-level human resource development, job performance, and employee capability assessment. The delineated competency received validation from organizational experts.

Conclusion: Emphasizing the competency dimensions of managerial personnel through the lens of ethical leadership facilitates the alignment of macro-organizational strategies with sector-specific human resource strategies, thereby enhancing interactions and communication among employees within the Ministry of Energy.

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