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
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
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