Understanding the impact of confessional diversity in the Lebanese public sector. Case study: The Lebanese Ministry of Finance

Abstract

The large size and function of the Lebanese civil service emphasize the significant value of civil service performance and equal employment opportunities. Generally, it is hard to attest to discrimination in recruitment because it is hidden in informal practices. Also, the selection process and the probable discrimination incident usually differ from one job seeker to another. This study investigates and analyzes the impact of confessional diversity on recruitment and selection, affective commitment, and career satisfaction in the Lebanese Ministry of Finance, where 195 questionnaires were distributed to different department employees. The proposed model is analyzed with partial least squares (PLS) path modeling in Smart PLS 3.0 software.