The role of HRM practices in minimizing Job Social Loafing among Team members in Pharmaceutical Companies رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

The aim of this research is to demonstrate the necessity for pharmaceutical companies to develop HRM practices that definitively minimize workers' job social loafing, which in turn reinforces employee behavior in the workplace that will lead to effective performance. To achieve this goal, the researcher adopted a descriptive approach, which obtained data through the quantitative method. To illustrate, the researcher collected primary data using a questionnaire survey. The questionnaires were self-administered, mailed to the respondents, and/or given to them in person. Also, depth and unstructured interviews were conducted to measure the readiness, capability, and understanding of the impact that HRM practices have on reducing social loafing within team members in Palestinian companies because they are all important factors to consider. The findings revealed a link between human resource management practices and decreasing social loafing among team members. It was also observed that employees agreed on the impact of HRM practices on reducing social loafing among team members by implementing some practices that could minimize it. Job Social loafing can be reduced by emphasizing the impact of teamwork by being transparent about the results and accomplishments, monitoring tasks for team members, or by working with a small team size, which is essential when doing teamwork. Also, peer evaluation demonstrates each effort individually, and it is critical to keep the team motivated. Social loafing has a significant impact on team productivity and morale. Finally, the researcher recommends the need to improve the perspective of the senior management of human resources to develop and apply these methods fully within VI organizations. The researcher also recommends more research on how HRM practices adopt techniques that reduce social loafing to achieve desired goals.