A STUDY OF PERCEPTION AND CHALLENGES FACED BY HRM FUNCTION IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

HRM can play a game changing role for developing countries as it has ability to develop
employees and making organizations more competitive. Despite such a significant
value it can create, there is limited research as well as understanding about HRM in
developing countries. The current study is exploratory in nature and carried out with the
objective to assess the current status of HRM in Pakistan. By utilizing semi-structured
interviews, data was collected fromsixty HR Personnel working in various
organizations. key findings of the study are that perception towards HRM function is
mostly negative by different stakeholders while main challenges faced by HRM includes
nepotism, corruption, employee discrimination, untrained line managers, lack of
talented staff, and poor reward system.To overcome such negative perception and
challenges faced by HRM function in Pakistan, HR should assume more responsibility
towards strategic business partnering.