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Change Factors Driving Management Development Needs: Empirical Evidence From Pakistan

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  • Saquib Yusaf Janjua
  • Majid Khan
  • Asghar Naeem
  • Farrukh Nawaz Kayani

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The paper explores the impact of external and internal organizational changes on competence development needs of managers in Pakistan. The study examines internal and external developments in the business environment. It provides a detailed analysis of the impact of these change drivers on Pakistan business organizations. Additionally, the research examines the influence of these change drivers on theoretically derived competence classes by performing multivariate analysis. The findings indicate, in the context of the external environment, the global & national economic situation, government policies, political instability, energy crisis and above all technological changes affect the business organizations in Pakistan. The internal environmental examination reveals that workplace changes, technological innovation, and changes in HRM and HRD policies influence competence development needs of managers. This paper provides useful information to policy makers and business practitioners regarding changes taking place in Pakistan. The knowledge generated with this research may assist in re-designing the business education curriculum and ignite re-thinking of human resource management and development strategies in Pakistan.

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  • Saquib Yusaf Janjua & Majid Khan & Asghar Naeem & Farrukh Nawaz Kayani, 2013. "Change Factors Driving Management Development Needs: Empirical Evidence From Pakistan," Global Journal of Business Research, The Institute for Business and Finance Research, vol. 7(2), pages 83-93.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibf:gjbres:v:7:y:2013:i:2:p:83-93
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    Keywords

    Pakistan; Drivers of Change; Growth; Competence Management;
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    JEL classification:

    • M1 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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