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Research paper thumbnail of Recruitment Methods Used by Software Industry in Pakistan: Issues and Concerns

CONF-IRM 2008 Proceedings, 2008

The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment m... more The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment methods used. It also examines the differences in recruitment methods for filling the managerial and non managerial positions and exploring possible reasons for switching between these methods among IT organizations. We found that there is a significant relationship between the organization size and the frequency of recruitment. The smaller organizations tend to recruit more frequently as compared to larger organizations. The results also show that there is significant positive relationship between the size of organization and the choice of methods for recruitment of professionals. Most software houses find it difficult to recruit individuals with adequate professional training, skills and experience. Most professionals in the industry are fresh graduates with a sound theoretical base but with inadequate practical experience and skills. Software houses can help in developing these fresh graduates in more mature professionals by offering extensive internship programs.

Research paper thumbnail of 67 F . Recruitment Methods Used by Software Industry in Pakistan : Issues and Concerns

The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment m... more The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment methods used. It also examines the differences in recruitment methods for filling the managerial and non managerial positions and exploring possible reasons for switching between these methods among IT organizations. We found that there is a significant relationship between the organization size and the frequency of recruitment. The smaller organizations tend to recruit more frequently as compared to larger organizations. The results also show that there is significant positive relationship between the size of organization and the choice of methods for recruitment of professionals. Most software houses find it difficult to recruit individuals with adequate professional training, skills and experience. Most professionals in the industry are fresh graduates with a sound theoretical base but with inadequate practical experience and skills. Software houses can help in developing these fresh g...

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Perceived Organizational Support as a Moderator in the Perceived Organizational Politics-Job Outcomes Relationship

This study examined the role of perceived organizational support as a moderator in the perceived ... more This study examined the role of perceived organizational support as a moderator in the perceived organizational politics and job outcomes (job satisfaction and job performance) relationship. We hypothesized that the negative relationship between perceived organizational politics and job outcomes will be weaker in case of high perceived organizational support. The results of the study suggested that perceived organizational support was found to weaken the negative relationship between perceived organizational politics and job satisfaction. However for job performance the results were really surprising e.g. the positive relationship between perceived organizational politics and job performance was strengthened by low perceptions of organizational support.

Research paper thumbnail of High-performance work systems, job demands, and employee well-being in Pakistan's insurance industry

Global Business and Organizational Excellence

Research paper thumbnail of Psychosocial job characteristics, employee well‐being, and quit intentions in Pakistan's insurance sector

Global Business and Organizational Excellence

Research paper thumbnail of Recruitment Methods Used by Software Industry in Pakistan: Issues and Concerns

The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment m... more The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment methods used. It also examines the differences in recruitment methods for filling the managerial and non managerial positions and exploring possible reasons for switching between these methods among IT organizations. We found that there is a significant relationship between the organization size and the frequency of recruitment. The smaller organizations tend to recruit more frequently as compared to larger organizations. The results also show that there is significant positive relationship between the size of organization and the choice of methods for recruitment of professionals. Most software houses find it difficult to recruit individuals with adequate professional training, skills and experience. Most professionals in the industry are fresh graduates with a sound theoretical base but with inadequate practical experience and skills. Software houses can help in developing these fresh graduates in more mature professionals by offering extensive internship programs.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Perceived Organizational Support as a Moderator in the Perceived Organizational Politics-Job Outcomes Relationship

This study examined the role of perceived organizational support as a moderator in the perceived ... more This study examined the role of perceived organizational support as a moderator in the perceived organizational politics and job outcomes (job satisfaction and job performance) relationship. We hypothesized that the negative relationship between perceived organizational politics and job outcomes will be weaker in case of high perceived organizational support. The results of the study suggested that perceived organizational support was found to weaken the negative relationship between perceived organizational politics and job satisfaction. However for job performance the results were really surprising e.g. the positive relationship between perceived organizational politics and job performance was strengthened by low perceptions of organizational support.

Research paper thumbnail of Recruitment Methods Used by Software Industry in Pakistan: Issues and Concerns

CONF-IRM 2008 Proceedings, 2008

The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment m... more The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment methods used. It also examines the differences in recruitment methods for filling the managerial and non managerial positions and exploring possible reasons for switching between these methods among IT organizations. We found that there is a significant relationship between the organization size and the frequency of recruitment. The smaller organizations tend to recruit more frequently as compared to larger organizations. The results also show that there is significant positive relationship between the size of organization and the choice of methods for recruitment of professionals. Most software houses find it difficult to recruit individuals with adequate professional training, skills and experience. Most professionals in the industry are fresh graduates with a sound theoretical base but with inadequate practical experience and skills. Software houses can help in developing these fresh graduates in more mature professionals by offering extensive internship programs.

Research paper thumbnail of 67 F . Recruitment Methods Used by Software Industry in Pakistan : Issues and Concerns

The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment m... more The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment methods used. It also examines the differences in recruitment methods for filling the managerial and non managerial positions and exploring possible reasons for switching between these methods among IT organizations. We found that there is a significant relationship between the organization size and the frequency of recruitment. The smaller organizations tend to recruit more frequently as compared to larger organizations. The results also show that there is significant positive relationship between the size of organization and the choice of methods for recruitment of professionals. Most software houses find it difficult to recruit individuals with adequate professional training, skills and experience. Most professionals in the industry are fresh graduates with a sound theoretical base but with inadequate practical experience and skills. Software houses can help in developing these fresh g...

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Perceived Organizational Support as a Moderator in the Perceived Organizational Politics-Job Outcomes Relationship

This study examined the role of perceived organizational support as a moderator in the perceived ... more This study examined the role of perceived organizational support as a moderator in the perceived organizational politics and job outcomes (job satisfaction and job performance) relationship. We hypothesized that the negative relationship between perceived organizational politics and job outcomes will be weaker in case of high perceived organizational support. The results of the study suggested that perceived organizational support was found to weaken the negative relationship between perceived organizational politics and job satisfaction. However for job performance the results were really surprising e.g. the positive relationship between perceived organizational politics and job performance was strengthened by low perceptions of organizational support.

Research paper thumbnail of High-performance work systems, job demands, and employee well-being in Pakistan's insurance industry

Global Business and Organizational Excellence

Research paper thumbnail of Psychosocial job characteristics, employee well‐being, and quit intentions in Pakistan's insurance sector

Global Business and Organizational Excellence

Research paper thumbnail of Recruitment Methods Used by Software Industry in Pakistan: Issues and Concerns

The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment m... more The research aims to examine the relationship between the organization size and the recruitment methods used. It also examines the differences in recruitment methods for filling the managerial and non managerial positions and exploring possible reasons for switching between these methods among IT organizations. We found that there is a significant relationship between the organization size and the frequency of recruitment. The smaller organizations tend to recruit more frequently as compared to larger organizations. The results also show that there is significant positive relationship between the size of organization and the choice of methods for recruitment of professionals. Most software houses find it difficult to recruit individuals with adequate professional training, skills and experience. Most professionals in the industry are fresh graduates with a sound theoretical base but with inadequate practical experience and skills. Software houses can help in developing these fresh graduates in more mature professionals by offering extensive internship programs.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Perceived Organizational Support as a Moderator in the Perceived Organizational Politics-Job Outcomes Relationship

This study examined the role of perceived organizational support as a moderator in the perceived ... more This study examined the role of perceived organizational support as a moderator in the perceived organizational politics and job outcomes (job satisfaction and job performance) relationship. We hypothesized that the negative relationship between perceived organizational politics and job outcomes will be weaker in case of high perceived organizational support. The results of the study suggested that perceived organizational support was found to weaken the negative relationship between perceived organizational politics and job satisfaction. However for job performance the results were really surprising e.g. the positive relationship between perceived organizational politics and job performance was strengthened by low perceptions of organizational support.

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