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Human Resource Management and Microfinance Institutions Performance in Cameroon: Evidence Using a Structural Equation Modelling

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  • Jean DOUANLA

    (Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Dschang, Cameroon)

  • Laure NDJIOZEFANGUE

    (Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Dschang, Cameroon)

  • Colette SIMO

    (The Dschang School of Economics and Management, University of Dschang, Cameroon)

Abstract

The aim of this article is to examine the effect of human resource management (HRM) practices on the social performance of micro finance institutions in Cameroon. The study population consist of microfinance institutions in Cameroon. For this purpose, a survey questionnaire was carried out on 20 microfinance institutions. The acquired survey data was evaluated via confirmatory factors analyses, reliability analyses and structural equation modelling. The empirical results show that there is a positive and significant link between HRM practices and the social performance in microfinance institutions in Cameroon.

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  • Jean DOUANLA & Laure NDJIOZEFANGUE & Colette SIMO, 2020. "Human Resource Management and Microfinance Institutions Performance in Cameroon: Evidence Using a Structural Equation Modelling," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 4(6), pages 710-716, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:4:y:2020:i:6:p:710-716
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