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Examining the Influence of Human Resource Practices on Entrepreneurial Orientation: A Quantitative Study

Abd Elkareem Hmedan

International Journal of Engineering, Business And Management(IJEBM), Vol-7,Issue-3, May - June 2023, Pages 41-47 , 10.22161/ijebm.7.7.7

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Article Info: Received: 30 Apr 2023; Received in revised form: 26 May 2023; Accepted: 03 Jun 2023; Available online: 10 Jun 2023

Abstract:

This study aims to investigate the influence of human resource practices on entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in the context of startups in Syria. The research focuses on 403 employees working in various startup organizations. By utilizing a quantitative approach, data will be collected through surveys to measure the perceptions of employees regarding human resource practices and entrepreneurial orientation. The findings of this study will contribute to the existing literature by providing insights into the relationship between human resource practices and entrepreneurial orientation in the unique context of startup organizations in Syria.

Keywords:

Human resource practices, entrepreneurial orientation, startups, Syria.

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