The Impact of Human Resource Management on Employee Commitment: A Study of the Nepalese Banking Sector

Authors

  • Dhruba Lal Pandey Associate Professor, Central Department of Management, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

Keywords:

HRM, Banking, Employee commitment

Abstract

This article aims to understanding the firm level impact of HR management on employee commitment. Adopting a best practice approach of human resource management, it tried to see the impact of HR practices on employee commitment in Nepalese banking sector. The association was assessed through a quantitative study utilizing survey methodology with descriptive and correlational research design. The total banks were considered as the population but only 9 selected banks were selected as sample. Responses were collected using five point Likert scale questionnaire. Total responses were analyzed using regression model. The findings suggest that there is positive relationship between HRM and employee commitment.

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15-09-2021

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Dhruba Lal Pandey. (2021). The Impact of Human Resource Management on Employee Commitment: A Study of the Nepalese Banking Sector. International Journal of Management Studies (IJMS), 6(4), 12–19. Retrieved from https://researchersworld.com/index.php/ijms/article/view/910

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