Analytic network process (ANP) approach for selecting strategies influencing the productivity of knowledge women workers

Abstract

It is commonly recognized that knowledge is the only source of core competence in the knowledge-based companies, but productivity rate of the knowledge women worker is always low. This study seeks to identify factors influencing productivity. In addition, it presents strategies that influence knowledge women workers’ productivity. Strategies were selected using the ANP approach. It is hoped that this paper will help managers to implement different corresponding measures. A case study is presented where this model is measured by the Alupan, Mobarakeh Steel and Irancell companies. Key words: Analytic Network Process (ANP), women, knowledge worker, productivity.