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The Influence of Human Resource Practices on Job Satisfaction: Empirical Investigation of Jordan Hotels

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The present study examined the influence human resource practices on job satisfaction in the context of hotel industry in Jordan. The present study used five human resource practices such as recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, and employee participation. A total of 120 responses from 8 hotels were collected and analyzed objectively. Multiple regression was used to test the hypotheses. Results showed that all practices of human resource (i.e. recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, and employee participation) had positive influence on job satisfaction.

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  • Daifallah Olaimat, 2018. "The Influence of Human Resource Practices on Job Satisfaction: Empirical Investigation of Jordan Hotels," International Journal of Human Resource Studies, Macrothink Institute, vol. 8(4), pages 136151-1361, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:mth:ijhr88:v:8:y:2018:i:4:p:136-151
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