IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION IN BANKING SECTOR - A STUDY OF BANKS AT KARACHI

Abstract

Purpose: The main purpose of this research is to find out the impact of existing HRM practices employee job satisfaction. Main HRM practices included in this study are HR Planning, Training and Development, Employee Compensation, Performance Appraisal. on Methodology: This research study is explanatory and is based on quantitative nature. Deductive approach adopted whereby hypotheses were developed after studying relevant literature and then questionnaire was developed for obtaining satisfaction level of employees of different banks of Karachi. Data was collected from a sample size of 302 employees of targeted banks. Correlation and Regression tests are applied to analyze the data. Reliability of data was also observed. was ! Findings: The results of the analysis show that there is a significant impact of training and development and performance appraisal on increasing employee job satisfaction in selected banks of Karachi. The remaining two practices, HR Planning and Employee compensation do not have positive impact of employee job satisfaction. Practical Implications: This study is considered quite useful for management of the banking sector in understanding impact of existing HRM practices on employee job satisfaction. Other organizations may also benefit from the finding of this research.