EMIRATIZATION IN PRIVATE SECTOR: CHALLENGES, BARRIERS AND STRATEGIES
Abstract
Emiratization policy in UAE has bought drastic changes in both private and public sectors. Discussions have been done on various platforms over a decade on effectiveness of policy and its challenges by the stakeholders and many studies have been carried out to understand and evaluate the challenges posed by private entrepreneurs. This study aims to identify key issues that help organizations in formulating appropriate strategies for maintaining balance among employee performance and create a healthy organizational culture that focuses on achieving organizational objectives. Methodology included a questionnaire with 5 point Likert scale to get responses for qualitative variables. Factor analysis is used to identify the critical factors. To test the appropriateness of data and for conducting factor analysis, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) Measure of Sampling Adequacy and Bartlett Test of Sphericity is performed. Null hypotheses were developed based on chosen factors from literature. A sample population of 126 managers working in UAE’s private organizations were selected. Scope of the study includes the challenges in managing employee performance in the context of emiratization. Main focus is on assessing the impact of emiratization in the private sector. This study enables researcher and practitioners to understand approaches of managers in organizations operating in UAE and the impact of strategies on organization and employee performance. Suggestions from the study may help them to overcome the issues and challenges through formulating effective strategies
Keyword : Emiratization, UAE Nationals, Expatriates, Private sector, Challenges, Strategies
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