The impact of human resource management practices on job satisfaction in FELCRA Berhad

This study explored the impact of human resource practices on job satisfaction in FELCRA Berhad. In this cross-sectional study, four dimensions of human resource practices namely compensation and benefit, training, performance appraisal and career progression were tested against job satisfaction. A...

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Main Author:	Anis Safwanah, Azizan
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Published:	2015
Subjects:	HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management Employment
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description	This study explored the impact of human resource practices on job satisfaction in FELCRA Berhad. In this cross-sectional study, four dimensions of human resource practices namely compensation and benefit, training, performance appraisal and career progression were tested against job satisfaction. A total of 152 respondents, from FELCRA Berhad's headquarters participated in this study. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0 was used to analyze the data gathered through survey based questionnaires. The objectives of this study were answered using correlation and regression analysis, and results are also presented using descriptive statistics. All the four dimensions of human resource practices were positively related to job satisfaction, with career progression showing the strongest contribution to job satisfaction. Suggestions are made for further research on ways to increase job satisfaction among the employees
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spelling	my-uum-etd.52682021-03-18T03:56:40Z The impact of human resource management practices on job satisfaction in FELCRA Berhad 2015 Anis Safwanah, Azizan Azizan, Norizan Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management. Employment This study explored the impact of human resource practices on job satisfaction in FELCRA Berhad. In this cross-sectional study, four dimensions of human resource practices namely compensation and benefit, training, performance appraisal and career progression were tested against job satisfaction. A total of 152 respondents, from FELCRA Berhad's headquarters participated in this study. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0 was used to analyze the data gathered through survey based questionnaires. The objectives of this study were answered using correlation and regression analysis, and results are also presented using descriptive statistics. All the four dimensions of human resource practices were positively related to job satisfaction, with career progression showing the strongest contribution to job satisfaction. Suggestions are made for further research on ways to increase job satisfaction among the employees 2015 Thesis https://etd.uum.edu.my/5268/ https://etd.uum.edu.my/5268/1/s815437.pdf text eng public https://etd.uum.edu.my/5268/2/s815437_abstract.pdf text eng public masters masters Universiti Utara Malaysia Abulla, J. & Djebavni, R. (2011). Determinants of Job Satisfaction in the UAE: A Case Study of Dubai Police. Human Resource Journal, 40(1), 126-146. Apker, J., Propp, K., & Zabava, F. (2009). Investigating the effect of nurse-team communication on nurse turnover: Relationships among communication processes, identification, and intent to leave. Health Communication, 24(2), 106-114. Arlond, E. (2005). Managing human resources to improve employee retention. The Health Care Manager, 24(2), 132-140. Armstrong, M. 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