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International Journal Of Engineering, Business And Management(IJEBM)

Employee Engagement and Firm Performance: An Analysis of the Small Industrial Sector in Syria

Ibrahim Durra


International Journal of Engineering, Business And Management(IJEBM), Vol-7,Issue-4, July - August 2023, Pages 8-13 , 10.22161/ijebm.7.4.2

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Article Info: Received: 26 May 2023; Received in revised form: 22 Jun 2023; Accepted: 04 Jul 2023; Available online: 13 Jul 2023

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This study investigates the impact of employee engagement on firm performance within the small industrial sector in Syria. Drawing from a sample of 269 managers, the research utilized regression analysis to test the relationship between these two variables. Findings indicate a significant positive relationship between employee engagement and firm performance, contributing to the understanding of human resource management practices in this specific context.

Small Industrial Sector, Firm Performance, regression analysis, engaged workforce

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