Author(s): Mohammed Abed-Alhaleem Alkharabsheh, Rakan Salem Alsarayreh, Shaker Jaralla Alkshali
Purpose: This study aimed to confirm, from the viewpoint of managers at Jordanian Car Dealerships, the impact of modern human resource management practices MHRMP on absorptive capacity AC and to explore novel ideas for reaching AC. Design/Methodology: The study used the questionnaire as a tool to collect data from managers in 15 automobile companies in Jordan. The questionnaire was developed based on previous studies. The study adopted descriptive quantitative approach to reach its specific objectives, and used (SEM-PLS). Findings: Study results revealed a significant impact of MHRMP on AC, and that there is a significant impact of e-training and flexible work system on AC. Limitations: This study was conducted in a specific sector and environment and using a questionnaire to collect data, which may somewhat reduce the accuracy of managers' answers to its paragraphs, which reduces the possibility of generalizing its results to other sectors and environments. Originality: This study, which is the first to address the relationship between a set of MHRMP and AC, thus provides guidance on how to benefit from MHRMP.