Comparison across X, Y and Z generation employees’ attraction and retention factors: multigroup analysis (MGA) Mahmoud Dehghan Nayeri, Alireza Sadeghpour Firouzabad, Sedigheh Safari International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 2026 Purpose The viability of a firm in today’s HRM depends on understanding the varying demands and preferences of its workforce across generations. A company’s ability to retain employees from generations X, Y and Z may be affected by different factors, respectively. In addition to explaining how these generations influence the employees’ purpose to stay with the organization, the study attempts to discover the aspects that contribute to individuals’ attraction and retention. Design/methodology/approach To do this, a thorough literature analysis was used to obtain a list of the influential elements, and then the fuzzy Delphi approach was employed to filter the list concerning the community under research. Afterward, a comparison of all three employee generations was made using the PLS multigroup analysis technique. Findings There is no statistically significant difference between generations X and Y, according to the findings, despite variances between generations [X, Z] and [Y, Z]. Clear professional path growth and career enrichment were the most significant elements that contributed to the differences between the groups under examination. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is one of the first studies that, by bringing together all three generations of employees of a company, seeks to find the most important components of attraction and retention for each of the generations and compare them with each other.
A systematic review of the association between competitive strategies, quality management, and non-financial and financial performance Zhenia Tahmasebinia, Mahmoud Dehghan Nayeri, Foozhan Tahmasebinia International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 2026 This study aims to systematically examine the relationship between quality management, competitive strategies (cost leadership, concentration, and differentiation), and performance (non-financial and financial). The Web of Science platform and Scopus database were used for collecting the data, and 127 articles were finally chosen from these two important databases. Our analysis shows a positive relationship between quality management, competitive strategies (cost leadership, focus, and differentiation), and non-financial and financial performance. Based on our investigation, our proposal includes both direct and indirect connections between the aforementioned concepts. This research presents several novel contributions: examining the associations between the above-mentioned concepts and thereby helping to strengthen their theoretical framework. In addition, the study proposed combining quality management practices with competitive strategies to enhance non-financial performance and then improve financial performance to survive in a constantly changing competitive environment.
Bank Client Credit Scoring, Along With Loan Parameters Optimization Using the Simulation-Optimization Model Amir Khorrami, Mahmoud Dehghan Nayeri, Ali Rajabzadeh Journal of Mathematics and Modeling in Finance, 2025 This study assesses a new simulation-optimization method for credit scoring and bank loan parameter optimization. The proposed approach encompasses data preparation, credit scoring, and simulation-optimization stages. Initially, data regarding bank loans and company financial statements are collected and relevant features are calculated. The Minimum Redundancy Maximum Relevance (MRMR) algorithm selects the most critical features. Subsequently, classification methods including logistic regression (LR), K-nearest neighbor (KNN), artificial neural network (ANN), adaptive boosting (AdaBoost), and random forest (RF) are employed to address the credit scoring problem. These models' performance is evaluated using accuracy, F1-score, and area under curve (AUC) criteria, with the best-performing model selected for subsequent stages. During simulation-optimization, optimal loan features are determined to minimize default rates by treating loan size, interest rate, and repayment period as optimization variables. The memetic algorithm (MA) solves this optimization problem in four cases, utilizing a pre-trained credit scoring model to estimate client default probability. A case study involving 1000 legal clients of an Iranian commercial bank demonstrated that 11 features were selected from 30 defined features for credit scoring. The RF method outperformed other credit scoring models. The simulation-optimization approach reduced default rates from 38% to 20% through decreased loan size and interest rates, coupled with extended repayment periods. These results confirm the method's effectiveness in reducing banking credit risk.
Optimal joint dynamic pricing and inventory replenishment policy for perishable products with freshness-sensitive demand Mahmoud Dehghan Nayeri, Roghayeh Haddad International Journal of Mathematics in Operational Research, 2025 This paper aims to propose a mathematical model for joint pricing and inventory replenishment decisions of a retailer who faces a freshness-sensitive demand. The retailer has the option to submit fast replenishment orders with lower profit margins to other peer retailers within the short lifecycle of the perishable products in addition to the regular replenishment orders that take place at the start of the lifecycle. Also, the retailer can sell the end-of-season perished product at lower prices. The proposed model is capable of handling different types of demand and freshness functions. To show the applicability of the proposed model, it is used to optimise pricing, discounting, inventory, and replenishment decisions of two product categories of a major retailer in Iran using real-world data. Results indicate that the retailer should pursue a specific joint pricing and replenishment strategy in each product category. A sensitivity analysis is also performed for initial inventory and initial price for each of the categories. Results revealed that each of the factors contributes differently to the total profit in each category. The total profit showed a different level of sensitivity to changes in the two aforementioned tweaked parameters.
Developing mathematical models and intelligent sustainable supply chains by uncertain parameters and algorithms Massoumeh Nazari, Mahmoud Dehghan Nayeri, Kiamars Fathi Hafshjani Aims Mathematics, 2024 <p>In the modern era, uncertainty is a common feature of modeling techniques for designing sustainable supply chains. The increasing severity of environmental issues necessitates the integration of sustainable production in supply chain management. The present study aims to develop mathematical models and intelligent sustainable supply chains with uncertain parameters and algorithms. The goal is to design a sustainable and eco-friendly model that minimizes environmental contaminants and system costs. This descriptive-analytical study employs a novel hybrid technique to manage the uncertainty associated with the model parameters, research problems, and problem complexity, and tackle large-scale problems. The automotive industry was selected to implement the mathematical model. These combined techniques consider the disruption-induced capacity reduction and the uncertainties surrounding shipping costs and demand. Results suggest that hybrid models and techniques are efficient in solving large-scale problems and delivering high-quality processing. Further, the findings show that heuristic solutions can significantly reduce computation time for larger problems.</p>
The drivers of success in new-service development: rough set theory approach Mahmoud Dehghan Nayeri, Moein Khazaei, Dania Abdolahbeigi International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2022 This paper aims to identify the most affecting factors in the service industry's new service development (NSD). Accordingly, it deploys an exploratory research method employing a rough set theory. To this aim, it assesses the NSD maturity level of 30 service firms in response to the extent of the literature-based NSD affecting factors. The NSD maturity was estimated according to Jin et al. (2014), including four areas of customer involvement, strategic, knowledge management, and required process documentation. Accordingly, the rough set approach employed to scrutinise the relationship between the affecting factors and the studied firms' NSD maturity. Findings prove that innovation is the core of the NSD process since it was the most frequent within all RS reductions. Moreover, the organisation's strategic orientation and maturity, and market orientation are the most significant determinants of firms' future NSD potential.
Mapping Income Generation through Digital Currencies in Iran Using the Strategic Options Development and Analysis (SODA) Approach H Arabameri, M Momeni, M Dehghan Nayeri Economic Research and Perspectives 26 (1), 39-67 , 2026 2026
Comparison across X, Y and Z generation employees’ attraction and retention factors: multigroup analysis (MGA) M Dehghan Nayeri, A Sadeghpour Firouzabad, S Safari International Journal of Organizational Analysis 34 (2), 385-414 , 2026 2026 Citations: 6
A systematic review of the association between competitive strategies, quality management, and non-financial and financial performance Z Tahmasebinia, MD Nayeri, F Tahmasebinia International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management 48 (1), 36-89 , 2026 2026
Intelligent Design of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Employing a Fuzzy Inference System Approach A Sadeghi Kiadehi, M Dehghan Nayeri, A Rajabzadeh Ghatarmi Industrial Management Journal 18 (1), 55-83 , 2026 2026
Designing a Participatory Decision-Making Framework with an Islamic Approach M Azizi, M Dehghan Nayeri Religion, Management, & Governance 4 (1), 1-38 , 2025 2025
Bank Client Credit Scoring, Along With Loan Parameters Optimization Using the Simulation-Optimization Model A Khorrami, M Dehghan Nayeri, A Rajabzadeh Journal of Mathematics and Modeling in Finance, 107-129 , 2025 2025
Modeling Social Welfare Functions Aligned with Income Taxation S Ghods, A Rajabzadeh, M Dehghan Nayeri Industrial Management Journal 17 (3), 203-231 , 2025 2025
Design and Explain the Development Model of Knowledge Workers in the Forth Industrial Revolution M Dehghan Nayeri, A Rajabzadeh Ghatari, K Mostafaee Dolatabad, ... Journal of Research in Human Resources Management 17 (1), 101-135 , 2025 2025
Designing an Optimization-Simulation Model for Credit Scoring and Loan Structuring Using a Memetic Algorithm: A Case Study of Corporate Banking Clients A Khorrami, M Dehghan Nayeri, A Rajabzadeh Industrial Management Journal 17 (2), 27-57 , 2025 2025
Bank Client Credit Scoring along with Facility Parameters Optimization using the Simulation-Optimization Model A Khorrami, M Dehghan Nayeri, A Rajabzade Modern Research in Decision Making 10 (1), 31-65 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Innovation in formulating a sustainable strategy for water resources management in the agricultural industry employing a multidimensional approach S Nabegh Vatan, M Dehghan Nayeri, K Mostafaee Dolatabad Management Research in Iran 29 (1), 23-46 , 2025 2025
Identifying the framework and a business conceptual model for the oil and gas fields development: value chain approach M Monfared, M Dehghan Nayeri, A Rajabzadeh Organizational Resources Management Researches 14 (4), 127-159 , 2025 2025
Designing and Explain a model for the development of youth job skills in the Fourth Industrial Revolution H Abdollahi, M Dehghan Nayeri, A Rajabzadeh Ghatari, K Mostafaee Strategic Studies on Youth and Sports 23 (66), 525-562 , 2025 2025
Prediction of uncertain parameters of a sustainable supply chain using an artificial intelligence approach M Nazari, M Dehghan Nayeri, K Fathi Hafshjani Operations Research Forum 6 (1), 16 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Optimal joint dynamic pricing and inventory replenishment policy for perishable products with freshness-sensitive demand MD Nayeri, R Haddad International Journal of Mathematics in Operational Research 31 (2), 263-281 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
A Framework for Identifying and Analyzing the Effective Drivers on the Future of Financial Technology Startups M Rajabifar, M Dehghan Nayeri, MR Pour Fakharan, MH Maleki Sciences and Techniques of Information Management 10 (4), 103-136 , 2024 2024
Developing a Multi‑methodology for Identification and Prioritization of Supply Chain Marketing Strategies for Biotechnology Knowledge-based Companies A Deirani, A Rajabzadeh Ghatari, M Dehghan Nayeri, M Nassereddine Journal of Systems Thinking in Practice 3 (4), 36-62 , 2024 2024
A bi-objective optimization model to design a cold and green network of the multi-product, multi-level and multi-period pharmaceutical supply chain, taking into account the … F Aminizade, A Rajabzadeh, M Dehghan Nayeri Journal of Industrial Management Perspective 14 (4), 98-120 , 2024 2024
Co-citation Analysis of Organizational Forgetting and Cognitive Mindset Factors Influencing it with a SODA Approach (Case Study: Khark Oil Company) Z Yousefi, A Moshabaki Esfahani, M Dehghan Nayeri Human Capital Assessment and Development 1 (2), e219014 , 2024 2024
Presenting a Bi-objective mathematical model of a sustainable supply chain based on uncertainty parameters (capacity reduction due to disruption, shipping, and demand costs) M Nazari, M Dehghan Nayeri, K Fathi Hafshejani Organizational Resources Management Researches 14 (2), 145-176 , 2024 2024
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Golden eagle optimizer: A nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithm A Mohammadi-Balani, MD Nayeri, A Azar, M Taghizadeh-Yazdi Computers & Industrial Engineering 152, 107050 , 2021 2021 Citations: 540
Universities strategic evaluation using balanced scorecard MD Nayeri, MM Mashhadi, K Mohajeri World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 37 (1), 332-334 , 2008 2008 Citations: 92
A quality-oriented approach toward strategic positioning in higher education institutions MM Mashhadi, K Mohajeri, MD Nayeri Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 37 , 2008 2008 Citations: 56
Investigation of attitudes about corporate social responsibility: Business students in Iran TH Gholipour, MD Nayeri, SMM Mehdi African Journal of Business Management 6 (14), 5105 , 2012 2012 Citations: 39
Application of viable system model in diagnosis of organizational structure Z Rezaee, A Azar, AMB Erz, MD Nayeri Systemic Practice and Action Research 32 (3), 273-295 , 2019 2019 Citations: 33
Factors affecting the value relevance of accounting information MD Nayeri, AF Ghayoumi, MA Bidari International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and … , 2012 2012 Citations: 28
Value relevance of accounting information: evidence from Iranian emerging stock exchange AF Ghayoumi, MD Nayeri, M Ansari, T Raeesi World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 78, 124-129 , 2011 2011 Citations: 28
The critical heuristics of iranian banking credit system: analysis of the antithetical opinions of the beneficiaries M Dehghan Nayeri, M Khazaei, F Alinasab-Imani Systemic Practice and Action Research 33 (3), 363-392 , 2020 2020 Citations: 27
An optimisational model of benchmarking M Reza Mehregan, M Dehghan Nayeri, V Reza Ghezavati Benchmarking: An International Journal 17 (6), 876-888 , 2010 2010 Citations: 27
The drivers of success in new-service development: Rough set theory approach MD Nayeri, M Khazaei, D Abdolahbeigi International Journal of Services and Operations Management 43 (4), 421-439 , 2022 2022 Citations: 23
Participatory decision making in the post COVID-19 period M Azizi, A Azar, M Dehghan Nayeri Modern Research in Decision Making 5 (2), 165-192 , 2020 2020 Citations: 14
Developing a performance-based budgeting maturity model and constructing a DEA-based composite indicator to measure it’s score M Amini, A Azar, MD Nayeri, K Bayat Industrial Engineering and Management Systems 18 (1), 143-153 , 2019 2019 Citations: 14
Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) to Deal with Stakeholders' Contradictory Viewpoints of Iran Performance Based Budgeting System M Dehghan Nayeri, M Khazaei, F Alinasab Imani Industrial Management Journal 10 (3), 429-454 , 2018 2018 Citations: 14
Designing organizational innovation measuring model with dynamic network DEA (case study: Iranian First Level Universities) AH Gharib, A Azar, A Moghbel Ba Erz, M Dehghan Nayeri Journal of Industrial Management Perspective 9 (1), 9-29 , 2019 2019 Citations: 12
Developing a network Data Envelopment Analysis approach to compare the environmental efficiency of active industries in Tehran A Omid, A Azar, M Dehghan Nayeri, A Moghbel Management Research in Iran 25 (3), 193-216 , 2021 2021 Citations: 11
Investigation on XBRL adoption based on TOE model M Rostami, MD Nayeri Br. J. Econ. Manag. Trade 7 (4), 269-278 , 2015 2015 Citations: 11
Integrating strategic and tactical decisions to robust designing of cellular manufacturing under uncertainty: fixed suppliers in supply chain VR Ghezavati, SJ Sadjadi, MD Nayeri International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems 4 (5), 837-854 , 2011 2011 Citations: 11
Diagnosing organizational structure based on the viable system model (VSM) Z Rezaee, A Azar, A Moghbel, M Dehghan Nayeri Modern research in decision making 3 (1), 187-215 , 2018 2018 Citations: 10
Effectiveness of Six Sigma methodology through BSC in banking industry MD Nayeri, M Rostami Journal of Asian Business Strategy 6 (1), 13-21 , 2016 2016 Citations: 10
A model for stakeholder-oriented benchmarking process K Mohajeri, MD Nayeri, MM Mashhadi Journal of Applied Sciences 9 (2), 237-247 , 2009 2009 Citations: 10