The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors contributing to the motivation and retention of knowledge workers in National Iranian Gas Company of Qazvin Province (NIGC-Qazvin); as well to study and prioritize the current practices (as is) and ideal values (should be) of these factors from the viewpoint of knowledge workers. The population of this survey consisted of the knowledge workers working at NIGC-Qazvin. Questionnaires were used to collect the required data. Interpersonal interaction, general working condition, personal development, empowerment, task and compensation identified as the most important motivators for knowledge workers working at NIGC-Qazvin. In addition, results indicated significant differences between current practices and ideal values. Finally, some practical guidelines have been proposed for proper use of motivation and retention methods in the case of knowledge workers.
Aghaz A, Kooshki A. Factors Contributing to the Motivation and Retention of Knowledge Workers in National Iranian Gas Company of Qazvin Province. Strategic studies in the oil and energy industry 2016; 8 (29) :59-78 URL: http://iieshrm.ir/article-1-63-en.html