Factors Affecting Local Employees Sectorial Choice (Public vs Private), the Case of Abu Dhabi, UAE

The purpose of this research study was to explore the factors that affect emirates employee sectorial choice (public vs private). And, to examine if there is a difference between these factors related to local employees working in the public sector and the private sector. A quantitative approach was deployed in this study to determine the most important factors that affect local employees' career choice toward the private sector. The population of this study was the work force in the state of Abu Dhabi, those whom are employed in the public sector and in the private sector. Simple random sampling technique used to choose appropriate sample from this population. From each sector a random sample has been chosen from different industry that falls under the public sector and the same procedure has been followed for the private sector. The statistical tool used for the purpose of this study was Chi-square. Chi-square analysis is used to check for differences in the categories between the two samples. This study reveals the difference between public sector employees and private sector employees and their job characteristics. The public sector employees experience more autonomy and feedback than their colleague in the private sector. The study provided practical and theoretical recommendations