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Human Resource Management at Kashf Foundation (A)

Maha Rehman, Syed Aqeel Tirmizi


INDUSTRY : Microfinance

AREA : HRM/OB

ORGANIZATION : Kashf Foundation

LENGTH : 22

LUMS No : 05-693-2002-1

PUBLICATION YEAR : 2002

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KEYWORDS:

Human Resource Management,Kashf Foundation,Organizational Behaviour,Microfinance,Issues,Challenges,Strategy


DESCRIPTION:

This case focuses on some of the main HR issues and challenges faced by Ayesha Hassan, the new Human Resource Manager at Kashf, Pakistan¿s first microfinance organization providing services exclusively to women. The case illustrates the effective use of strategic HRM (SHRM) and its link with organizational strategy.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1) Introduce the concept of Strategic Human Resource Management. 2) Discuss the new role of HR in the changing organisational settings. 3) Discuss implication of lack of fit between organisational strategy and human resource management. 4) Explore ways to align human resource management and organisational strategy.


SUBJECTS COVERED:

Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour