An Analysis of Human Resource Management Functions with a Qualitative Research Approach; A Case in Mazandaran Gas Company

The purpose of this study was to analyze the human resource management functions of Mazandaran Province Gas Company. In the present study grounded theory as a kind of qualitative research method has been used. Accordingly, a sample of 27 managers and experts of the company was interviewed using purposive sampling method and theoretical saturation criterion. After designing the interview protocol, a three-step coding process including open, axial and selective coding was used to determine the categories. The statistical population of this study was staff of gas departments of Mazandaran Province Gas Company. Data was collected and analyzed from 26 interviews in gas department. The results of the interviews were categorized in three category, 11 topic and 29 concepts. Finally, a paradigmatic or exponential model of research was presented in five categories causal, pivotal, environmental, strategic and consequential.