Impact of Technological Change on Human Resource Development Practices in Pakistan

Abstract:

This study aimed at finding Impact of Technological Change on Human Resource Development practices and intensity of influence on different industries and finally comparing the frequency of Practices used by these industries against technological change. We used a single questionnaire comprising over three types of questions. Firstly it highlights the demographics of respondents along with experience, secondly it highlights the Human Resource Development Practices organization normally opt for employee development and lastly it asks about hindrances organizations face in the way of employee development. It all comprised over sample size consisted of 150 employees selected from five major industries in Islamabad / Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Organization size, business volume and geographical representation were taken into consideration.