Abstract

Background & aim: There are many mechanisms for the development of human resources, which career development is one of its central components. The aim of this study was to determine the factors related to career development faculty members (Medical and Non-medical) of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, Iran.

Methods: The present paper was a cross-sectional, descriptive correlation method study.  The study population consisted of 535 faculty members (medical, government, NGOs) in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer province, Iran, of which 400 participants were randomly selected for the present study. Data were collected through standard questionnaires as a research tool, of career development, career planning and career management for data analysis and statistical tests including linear regression, t-test, regression, and correlation coefficient was used.

Results: Career development status and its related factors (Career management and career planning) scientific faculty members was desirable. The findings show that between career planning and career management, career development, a significant positive correlation was observed (P % of career path development change was related to career path management.

Conclusion: The results indicate that the design and implementation of individual career planning and career management career by leading the development of the organization. These three lead to the realization of collaborative environment, work-life balance, organizational justice, organizational learning and organizational evaluation of individual activities which are helpful and effective.