Human resource management in Turkey

Abstract

Iranian managers work in a turbulent environment that has seen many changes, especially since the mid-1970s, and has not yet settled down. There are various elements in this environment which have left their imprints on the management styles of these managers. The Islamic revolution (1979), which followed a few years of civil and industrial unrest during the last stage of the Shah’s reign, set the scene. The nationalization of industries, the politicization of trade and economic decisions, the reshuffling of government employees, the changing parameters for women’s employment and the emphasis on loyalty and ideology as distinct from technocracy and expertise are all facets of the same socio-political and socio-economic shifts that emerged as revolutionary events and emotions unfolded. In addition, the Iraq invasion of Iran and the consequent war (1980-8), US antagonism and sanctions imposed on Iran have had a serious impact on the country’s socio-economic realities.