Small and Medium Enterprises and Human Resource Practices in Pakistan

International Journal of Asian Social Science, 3(2), 460-471

12 Pages Posted: 27 Feb 2013

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N. R. Khan

Iqra University

Marinah Awang

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Che Mohd Zulkifli

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Date Written: 2013

Abstract

This paper presented the overview of the human resource practices in small and medium enterprises. The nature and importance of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) sector in Pakistan’s economy is unparallel. Hence this paper discussed the general views of the SMEs operating in Pakistan, the current employment sector and the HR practices in SMEs. The arguments developed in the paper supports the contention that SMEs in Pakistan have great potential for greater economic and social development. Some key issues pertaining to Pakistan’s SMEs are also identified.

Keywords: SME, HRP, employment, entrepreneurial engagements, human capital, firm outcomes

Suggested Citation

Khan, Naveed R. and Awang, Marinah and Zulkifli, Che Mohd, Small and Medium Enterprises and Human Resource Practices in Pakistan (2013). International Journal of Asian Social Science, 3(2), 460-471, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2225361

Naveed R. Khan (Contact Author)

Iqra University ( email )

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Marinah Awang

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris ( email )

Tanjong Malim, Perak 35900
Malaysia

Che Mohd Zulkifli

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris ( email )

Tanjong Malim, Perak 35900
Malaysia

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