Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Tehran, Kish International Campus, Kish, Iran

2 Ph.D. Candidate, Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Tehran, Kish International Campus, Kish,Iran

Abstract

Start ups need the application of new management techniques and concepts. Gamification is considered as a useful tool for organizations and this qualitative research answers the main question of the research wich is that how can build a gamified process in the field of human resources, especially in recruitment section of startups. In this research 12 people are interviewed. These people were experts of human resources and gamification. In relation to primary and secondary themes in the field of gamification design during recruitment process in order to improving the recruitment of proper human force for small and medium startup businesses, 8 primary themes and 21 secondary themes are recognized. 8 primary themes which are effective factors on designing gamified recruitment process for startups are as follows: designing work plan, recognizing the job skills of applicant, examining the job innovation of applicant, developing the technology substructures of organization, characteristics of applicant, recognizing the psychological capital of applicant, recognizing the social capital of applicant, and the applicant`s adjustment ability to job purposes. The final result is a framework for designing a gamified process which is suit for human resources especially in the recruitment section.

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