Strategic Review of Human Resource Development in Contemporary Management

This study has examined the strategic development of human resources in contemporary management. The biggest challenge of organizations in the 21st century is competition based on expensive resources, which determines the survival and growth of organizations. Resources can be classified as management, human power, land, and capital resources. Among these resources, management and human resources have a special place and importance in such a way that currently, the competitive advantage of many countries is in the capable human force that is responsible for the optimal use of other resources. Human resources are the most important capital and competitive advantage of any organization, and their knowledge, skills and abilities should always be improved. The development of human resources in every organization requires a specific strategy and implementation solutions. The development of human resources and the employees empowerment is one of the effective tools for increasing productivity and optimal use of their individual and group capacities and abilities in line with organizational goals and to better express organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Efficiency and effectiveness as the output of human and organizational systems are realized when the work and behavioral processes are modified and the processes can be easily managed. Therefore, the identification, understanding, and management of human, behavioral and work processes seem necessary and logical and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization in achieving its goals.