Human Resource Practices in SME Sector: An Exploratory Case Study of Pakistan

Naveed R Khan () and Mustafa Rehman Khan ()
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Naveed R Khan: Faculty of Management and Economics, Malaysia
Mustafa Rehman Khan: Faculty of Management Sciences, Pakistan

EuroEconomica, 2012, issue 3(31), 7-19

Abstract: The role of human resource practices (HRP) at its significance in small and medium enterprises (SME) become an emerging topic, especially in developing countries. This study aims to gauge the level of HR practice being exercise in SME. Quantitative approach has been followed and data was collected from 195 SMEs through a structure questionnaire. Findings suggested that SME are performing moderate level of HR practices and owner/managers are aware with the importance of HR practices in their organizations. Moreover, compensation is the most significant factor of HR practices followed by employee performance, recruitment and selection and training and development. HR function has been substantially implemented and HR practices are being carried out in number of SME and is contributes at all phases of organization’s functions. The globalization and dynamic milieu is forcing the SME sector to switch informal functions to formal manner. However more coherent approach is required to replace the traditional way of practicing HR functions. This study validates the implementation of HR practices in SME as documented in the literature. It further provides a reference for academicians and practitioner to build upon a contention for future research.

Keywords: recruitment and selection; training and development; employee performance; compensation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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