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HR-RELATED ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGES FACED BY FOOD SECTOR COMPANIES
Corresponding Author(s) : Saima Gul
Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews,
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2021): May
Abstract
Purpose of the study: This study examines the key Human resource-related entrepreneurship challenges that the food companies face.
Methodology: The research approach utilized in this study was exploratory. The sampling size consists of 200 individuals. Four hypotheses were tested based on the four core challenges being faced by HR. Each hypothesis was calculated and weighed separately utilizing regression analysis.
Main Findings: The results obtained indicate that human resource management of the food sector companies needs to thoroughly plan the business so that it majorly focuses on its staff management as they are truly dependent on them for their profits and revenues. Thus, being the major drivers of success, management should invest a good amount in their training, knowledge, and learning.
Applications of this study: The findings can be helpful for a manager they can focus on the management of their staff for-profit and revenues.
Novelty/Originality of this study: The use of theory in this research paper is grounded theory and human resource management theory to present the findings on the human resource ground management forum.
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