The Effect of Human Resource Management Practices and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance: A Proposed Research Framework at Palestinian Municipalities

Effective employee performance gives businesses a competitive edge, with Human Resources Management (HRM) central to optimizing this. HR practices, tied to employee satisfaction and commitment, affect job attitudes and performance. Thus, strategic HR practices that foster satisfaction are crucial. This study examines how key HR practices (recruitment, training, compensation, performance appraisal) affect performance and job satisfaction in Palestinian central municipalities, guided by Maslow's and Adams' theories, and supported by Social Exchange and Signaling theories. The focus is on administrative employees with supervisory duties in 10 central West Bank municipalities. Stratified random sampling is employed, with Yamane's formula determining sample size due to the small population. Data is collected via a five-point Likert scale survey, and descriptive statistics used for analysis. Reliability and validity assessments are also included.