Job Analysis and Performance Management in Pakistan Army: A Strategic Human Resource Management Perspective

Abstract

The article discusses Human Resource Management practices in Pakistan’s highly acknowledged institutions as far as discipline and adherence to rules and processes is concerned. The study specially focuses on the role of Job Analysis and its impact on Performance Management i.e. how important Job Analysis is for effective Performance Management and other Human Resource Management practices. Moreover, the researchers attempt to explore whether or not a strategic fit exists between Organizational Objectives and Human Resource Practices in the Pakistan Army. Data collection technique used in the study is that of face to face semi-structured interviews of 22 Army officials of different ranks. The article concludes with few generic recommendations (lessons) for other public sector organizations or governmental institutions as well.

Keywords: Strategic Human Resource Management, Job Analysis, Performance Management, Public Sector Organization, Pakistan Army.