Factors Affecting Successful Recruitment Strategies for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Jordanian Companies Listed on the Amman Stock Exchange

Abstract

This study aims at identifying the factors affecting successful recruitment strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder in the Jordanian companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). The analytical descriptive approach is followed in analyzing the study population, which included general managers of these companies as well as human resources managers in the companies in which this position exists. A total of 339 managers were selected in a comprehensive inclusion approach. The number of valid questionnaires is 300, with an estimated rate of 88.4%. The study concluded that there is a significant effect for both internal and external factors separately and collectively on the successful recruitment strategies and that the effect of internal factors on successful recruitment strategies is greater than the effect of external factors in the successful recruitment strategies of individuals on the autism spectrum. One of the most important recommendations of the study is to pay attention to both internal and external factors when adopting any recruitment strategies for individuals with autism spectrum. A national plan at the level of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (HKJ) should be adopted taking into account the treatment of social incompetency, post-secondary education, and dealing wisely with the cases of common morbidity. The HKJ government must intervene to enact the necessary legislation and encourage the private and mixed sector enterprises to play their role in providing job opportunities for these individuals. In addition, there is a need for more studies on this sensitive topic in different work environments.