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Perceived fundamental characteristics for successful HR managers: a qualitative thematic study within organisations operating in the United Arab Emirates

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  • Fadi Sakka
  • Mohammed Yasin Ghadi

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This paper examines the required characteristics for successful HR managers within the context of the UAE. The research undertakes an exploratory study to investigate the required characteristics as described by industry experts working in firms' operating in the country. It identifies 57 firms from various industries in the UAE. The results indicate that successful HR managers in the UAE should have an education, vocational certification in human resources management, should fit in the organisation culture, be agile and be a people-oriented person and trustworthy. The results obtained are going to be helpful and realistic for a newly appointed HR manager to be active managers as soon as they are hired. This is the first study to be conducted in the UAE. It produces knowledge and understanding of the unique characteristics of successful HR managers narrowing it down to the UAE context as compared with common ones fragmented generally in research.

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  • Fadi Sakka & Mohammed Yasin Ghadi, 2023. "Perceived fundamental characteristics for successful HR managers: a qualitative thematic study within organisations operating in the United Arab Emirates," International Journal of Economics and Business Research, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 26(2), pages 129-145.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecbr:v:26:y:2023:i:2:p:129-145
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