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FINAL PROJECT
SHRM
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LAHORE BUSINESS SCHOOL
(THE UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE)
FINAL PROJECT SHRM
SUBMITTED TO:
SIR ASIM KHAN SABRI
SUBMITTED BY:
OMER AKRAM MBA 01091-008
HAFIZ M. YASEEN MBA 01091-019
ATEEQ-UR-REHMAN MBA 01091-023
SHAMMAS KHALID MBA 01091-040
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PREFACE
As per requirement to complete MBA (HRM) at LAHORE BUSINESS
SCHOOL (THE UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE), we group members with
honestly and put our best energy and time for the completion of our project
at “Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) on the topic of Training & Development of
Employees for Strategic Human Resource Management.
The final project report has been completed, which is a result of one’s time
taking efforts. We prepared this report by face-to-face a no. of meetings
with the HR executive and through the questionnaire that we filled from the
HRM department in PEL. We also got the help of company’s published
material. For instance, introductory part of this report is mostly taken from
“Company Profile”, and knowledge of TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT from
HRM department.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By the grace of Allah Almighty we complete our project. We would like to
thank PAK ELEKTRON LIMITED (PEL) for giving us the opportunity and
their precious time.
We would particularly like to thank to Sir, ASIM KHAN SABRI for their
valuable instructions and time. We also thankful to Mr. RUHKAAM
KARMIAN (HR executive), Mr. QASIM BAJWA (Marketing Manager), Mr.
RIZWAN (Accountant), who guides us and their valuable suggestions and
cooperation enables us to complete our SHRM project.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTITLE PAGE…………………………………………………………………………………………..1PREFACE……………………………………………………………………………………………...4ACKNOWLEDGEMEN….……………………………………………………………………....5EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………..…….7HISTORY OF PEL………………………………………………………………………...…………8PROFILE OF PEL………………………………………………………………………….…………9APPLIANCE DIVISION……………………………………………………………...…………..9
POWER DIVISION..…………………………………………………………………...………..10PRODUCT HIERARCHY……………………………………………………………...…………12MAJOR COMPETITORS OF PEL.……………..…………………………………………….13UNIQUE FEATURES OF COMPANY…………………………………………………..….14BUSINESS VOLUME…………………………………………………………………………..…14MANAGEMENT PROFILE……….…………………………………………………………....16VISSION,MISSION…….……………………………………………….………………………...20HR DEPARTMENT,HR VISION INTO ACTION…………………..………………...….21GENERIC STRATEGY OF PEL IN APPLIANCE DIVISION……….…………...…….22
STRENGTH & WEAKNESS OF HR…..………………………………………………...…….24HR HIERACHY…….…………………………………………………………………………...…….25PROCESS OF HR…………………..………………………………………………………...……..26PEL PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT MODLE………..……………………………………….…..30TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESULT ..…..……………...….34STRATEGY & STRATEGIC GOALS..……………………………………………………...…..36BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYSIS……….……………………………………………..……….36
PEST ANALYSIS………………………….…………………………………………………..……….38POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT.…...……………………………………………………………...38ECONOMIC ALENVIRONMENT…………………………………………………………..…..39 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT..………..………………………………………………………...…..40TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT..…..…………………………………………..……….40SWOT ANALYSIS..…………..………………………………………………………………...……41
STRENGTH………………..………………….……..………………...……………………...….41
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WEAKNESS……………………………………………………….…………………………….....44OPPORTUNITIES..……………………………………………………………………………....46THREATS………………………………………………………………………………………….….47
COMPANY DEPARTMENT FUCTIONS………………………………………………..…..50PROBLEM/ISSUES…………………………..……………………………………………………..51SUGGESTION……………………………………………………………………………………….…52APPENDIX/BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………….….53
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) is the flag bearer of the Saigol Group of
Companies. The products manufactured by PEL have always been of high
standard and the name 'PEL' is synonymous with QUALITY all over
Pakistan. Since its inception, the company has been working for the
advancement and development of engineering know-how in Pakistan. The
company has produced hundreds of engineers, skilled workers and
technicians through its apprenticeship schemes & training programs.
The company comprises of two divisions; 1st is Appliances Division:
This Division of PEL consists of home appliances manufacturing particularly
Refrigerators. 2nd is Power Division: PEL Power Division is one of the
major electrical equipment suppliers to WAPDA & KESC. The company
manufactures transformers, energy meters, switchgears, compact stations.
In the year 1980 the company expanded into consumer products with the
introduction of Window Type Air Conditioners and today also manufactures
Split Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Microwave ovens, Deep Freezers and
Compressors etc.
PEL products right from the beginning have been of a high standard and the
name PEL is synonymous with QUALITY all over Pakistan. Since its
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inception, the company has been acting as an institution working for the
advancement and development of engineering know how in Pakistan.
HISTORY OF PEL
Pak Electron Ltd. (PEL) was established in 1956 with the technical collaboration of
M/S AEG Germany and is the oldest composite electrical equipment manufacturing
unit in Pakistan.
In October 1978 the company was taken over by the SAIGOL GROUP, which is
one of the leading industrial and commercial groups of Pakistan. The products
manufactured by PEL have always been of a high standard and the name “PEL is
synonymous with quality all over Pakistan.” PEL, since its inception, has been
acting as an institution working for the advancement and development of
engineering and modern technology in Pakistan
Since its inception, the company has been working for the advancement and
development of engineering know-how in Pakistan. The company has produced
hundreds of engineers and skilled workers and technicians through its
apprenticeship schemes & training programs.
PEL has been continuously adding new products to its range. As a result, PEL has
registered a significant increase in its sales volume, during the last ten years
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In 1978, the Saigol Group of Companies purchased major shares of Pak Electron
Limited. At that juncture, the company was only manufacturing transformers and
switchgears. With the Saigols in management, PEL started expanding its product
range by entering into Air Conditioner manufacturing.
In 1981, PEL window type air conditioners were introduced in technical
collaboration with General Corporation of Japan.
In 1986-87, the company started manufacturing of refrigerators in technical
collaboration with M/s IAR-SILTAL of Italy..
In 2006, the Company has started manufacturing of split type air conditioners of various
capacities as the customer choice has shifted from window type to split type air conditioners.
The product has received good response from the market, which encourages the company to
multiply its production in the coming years.
Today, PEL has become a household name. Its products are not only in great demand in the
local market but the Company has also started exporting its appliances to foreign markets.
Profile of PEL
Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) is the pioneer manufacturer of electrical goods
in Pakistan. It was established in 1956 in technical collaboration with M/s
AEG of Germany with object of initially producing transformers,
switchgears and electric motors. AEG experts and PEL personnel carried
out the designing and production of these equipments jointly. It is the oldest
composite electrical equipment-manufacturing unit of Pakistan producing
power and consumer products. In October 1978, the company was taken
over by Saigol Group of Companies. Since its inception, the company has
always been contributing towards the advancement and development of the
engineering sector in Pakistan by introducing a range of quality electrical
equipments and home appliances and by producing hundreds of engineers,
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skilled workers and technicians through its apprenticeship schemes and
training programmers.
The company comprises of two divisions:
Appliances Division Power Division
APPLIANCES DIVISION:
This Division of PEL consists of appliances manufacturing.
PEL Washing machine
PEL Air Conditioners PEL Deep freezer Refrigerator Generator Water dispenser Micro wave oven
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Power Division:PEL Power Division is one of the major electrical equipment suppliers to WAPDA & KESC. Since 1956 the company manufactures transformers, energy meters, switchgears, kiosks, compact stations and shunt capacitor banks. PEL also has had the privilege of getting its equipment approved and certified from well-reputed international consultants such as:
Preece, Cardew and Rider, England
Harza Engineering Company, USA
Snam Progeti, Italy
Societe Dumezm, France
Miner & Miner International Inc. USA
Ensa, France
PEL Power Division manufactures
Energy meters
Transformers Switchgears Power transformer shunt capacitor
All these electrical goods are manufactured under strict quality control and in accordance with international standards.
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Product Hierarchy:
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Major Competitors of PEL:
Appliances Division Power Division
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PAK ELEKTRON LTD.
Power Division
Distribution Transformers
Energy Meters
Switchgare
Power transformer
Grid Station
Appliances divisin
Manufactruing division
Refrigratior
Deep Freezer
Air conditined
Tarding Division
Washing Machine
Microwave oven
Genrator
Televison
Dawlance
Waves
Haier
Mitsubishi
Orient
Singer
Panasonic
Seimens
Climax
Transfab
J&P
AB Ampere
Ahmad & companies
Feco
Areva
Fico
Pempam
Tariq Electric
Syed Bhais
Microtech
Escort
SB Electronic
Creative Electric
Unique Features of the Company
Low Price product Reliable
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Modern Environment Friendly High Quality Product Consistent Quality ISO 9001 Certified
Business volume
The “SAIGOL GROUP” is one of the leading industrial groups in Pakistan.
The Saigol Group belongs to the Saigol Family, which is an old business
family and has contributed a lot towards Pakistan’s industrial development.
Saigol Group remains a leading and forward-looking group and believes in
continuous development and growth. The result is a global business activity
monitored through various offices worldwide. They are serving nation in
diversified business activities in the fields of:
Textiles
Engineering
Banking and Finance
Fuel and Energy
Trading
Automobiles
LOCATION AND FACILITIESThe head office is in Gulberg Lahore and the production unit is situated at
14-k.m. Ferozepur Road, Lahore, and is spread over an area of 242 kanals
and 15 Marlas of leasehold land in industrial area of Kot Lakhpat, Lahore,
and presently the total covered area comes to 232,883 square feet. Factory
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is located on the main road where public transport is available round the
clock helping in easy access to the labor and customers.
SAIGOL GROUP OF COMPANIES
Textile
Azam Textile Mills Ltd. 06-Egerton Road, Lahore
Saritow Spinning Mills Ltd. 06-Egerton Road, Lahore
Fuel & Energy
Kohinoor Power Co. Ltd. Kohinoor Nagar, Faisalabad
Kohinoor Energy Ltd. 06-Egerton Road, Lahore
Engineering
Pak Elektron Ltd.1 14km, Ferozepur Road, Lahore
PEL 2 21 km, ferozepur road Qasoor
Banking & Finance
Union Bank Ltd. 06-Egerton Road, Lahore
Union Leasing Ltd. 07-Egerton Road, Lahore
Trading
Saritow Pakistan Ltd. 06-Egerton Road, Lahore
Saigol Computer Ltd. 162-Shadman Colony, Lahore
Automobiles
Kohinoor Motor Works Ltd. 07-Egerton Road, Lahore
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Education
Faisalabad Grammar School
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
A committed team of highly qualified, experienced professionals, financially
sound and reputed sponsors manages the Company. Through sheer
dedication, diligence and the Almighty’s Beneficence the management team
at Pak Elektron Limited have earned reputation for excellence in
manufacturing of electrical as well as home appliances and their marketing.
Corporate Information
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. M. Naseem Saigol Chairman / Chief Executive Officer
Mr. M. Azam Saigol
Mr. M. Murad Saigol
Mr. Muhammad Zeid Yousaf Saigol
Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Haroon Saigol
Mr. Haroon Ahmad Khan Managing Director
Mr. Syed Zubair Ahmad Shah NIT Nominee
Mr. Wajahat A. BaqaiNBP Nominee U/S 182 of the Ordinance
Mr. Syed Iqbal AshrafNBP Nominee U/S 182 of the Ordinance
Mr. Rizwan Hameed NBP Nominee U/S 182 of the
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Ordinance
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Mr. Azam Saigol Chairman/Member
Mr. Wajahat A. Baqai Member
Mr. Rizwan Hameed Member
Mr. Haroon Ahmad Khan Member
COMPANY SECRETARY
Mr. M. Omar Farooq
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Syed Manzar Hasan FCA
AUDITORS
M/s Yousaf Adil Saleem & Co.(A member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu)
Chartered Accountants
LEGAL ADVISORS'
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M/s Hassan & Hassan Advocates
REGISTERED OFFICE17-Aziz Avenue, Canal Bank,Gulberg-V, Lahore.Tel: 042-35718274-5, 35717364-5Fax: 042-35715105E-mail: [email protected]
SHARES REGISTRARCorplink (Pvt) LimitedWings Arcade, 1-K CommercialModel Town, LahoreTel: 042-35839182, 35887262, 35916719Fax: 042-35869037
ISLAMABADRoom # 1404, 14th FloorGreen Trust Tower, Blue Area, IslamabadTel: 051-2824543, 2828941Fax: 051-2273858
KARACHIKohinoor Building25-West Wharf Road, KarachiTel: 021-32200951-4Fax: 021-32310330
CHINA910, No. 1007, Zhong Shan Naun Er RoadShanghai, chinaTel: 86-21-64567533Fax: 86-21-54109971
WORKS14Km, Ferozepur Road,LahoreTel: 042-35811951-7 (7 Lines)Website: www.pel.com.pk
UNIT II34Km, Ferozepur Road,Keath VillageTel: 042-35935151-2Website: www.pel.com.pk
BANKERS
Bank Alfalah Limited
Bank of Khyber
Bank of Punjab
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Deutsche Bank
Faysal Bank Limited
KASB Bank Limited
Meezan Bank Limited
My Bank Limited
National Bank of Pakistan
NIB Bank Limited
Royal Bank of Scotland Limited
Saudi Pak Commercial Bank
Soneri Bank Limited
Standard Chartered Bank
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HRM DEPARTMENT
Vision Statement
To achieve Excellence through innovative HR Practices and continuously exceeding our PEOPLE Expectations.
Mission Statement
To Manage Talent and build capabilities of our people thus enabling them to deliver Sustained Performance.
To facilitate them in creating a Collaborative Work Environment that develops a culture of Continuous Learning.
Values
Respect Team Spirit Commitment Customer Satisfaction
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HR VISION INTO ACTION
Transition from Training to Learning
Learning is a continuous process
Learning focuses on long term perspective
Bring urge for self-development
Engage learner to excel
Learning Methodology
Experiential Learning- fun packed activates with serious lessons
Action Learning- sharing of experiences & discussion on way forward plan to bring improvement
Two-way interaction- meaningful discussion for development
Edutainment- education + entertainment
L& D “Helping You Grow”
Create a sense of urgency for personal growth
Aligning personal growth with business framework
Equal opportunity at all level
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3000 employees work under this management
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment and selection, learning and development, performance management and organizational development and providing direction for the people who work in the organization.
HIERACHY
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PROCESS OF HR
1. Recruitment and Selection
2. Learning and Development
3. Performance Management
4. Organizational Development
1. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
Recruitment and selection process is a process in which company hire the persons for the required job. The Company takes two
steps for hiring.
i. Employee Requisition Processii. HR (Recruitment and Selection)
i. Employee Requisition Process:
In this process the Company use Man Power Requisition Form with the help of which they hire the persons for the jobs. Requisition form contains Title of position, Grade, No. of vacancies, Education, Experience, and Age etc.
ii. HR (Recruitment and Selection):
First of all the Company advertised for the new vacancies of the Company.
Then they done short listening.
After short listening they do telephoning screening.
Then HR manager take interviews of the candidates.
After interviews technical interviews are done by HR.
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Then they finally hire the persons for the job.
2. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Learning and development is basically the name of Training and Development. PEL change the name of training and development process into Learning and Development last year.
1. Training Programs: There are two programs run by PEL for providing
training to the managers and employees of the Company.
i. OEP (Open Enrolment Program)ii. PCP (PEL Customized Program)
i. OEP: (Open Enrolment Program)
PEL uses Open Enrolment Program in which 1 to 3 persons of the Company recommended by Head of Department for external training. OEP is an outhouse training program. The trainers charge 50,000 per day which is given by the management of the Company.
ii. PCP: (PEL Customized Program)
PEL Customized Program is a training body within the Company. PCP is an in house training program. They do course material preparation in this program to their employees. Company chooses 60 persons for this which has been given the training of 1 day.
After giving one day training to the employees Training Evaluation Program is done in which they use training evaluation form. Then they make analysis
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PEL – PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT MODEL
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Each program at every level offers different perspectives to leadership and building capability.
Management development its not always easy to tell where training leaves off and management development begins. The latter, however tends to emphasize longer term development and to focus on developing the capabilities of current or future managers. Management development is any attempt to improve managerial performance by imparting knowledge, changing attitudes, or increasing skills.
L & D has built in house capabilities to serve organization with variety of learning interventions. This capability has helped and played a major part in
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developing quality human resource companywide. This in-house capability not only improves quality of work but also provides learner an opportunity to acquaint themselves with updated knowledge. As a result of these in-house interventions we were not only able to save time for our people but it has also proved to be very cost effective.
In-House Programs:
1. Unlocking Potential
Creating personal vision, align with organizational objectives
Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential…
(Liane Cordes)
2. Communication Power
Communication process and its types
Listening skills
Understanding communication styles
Importance of feedback
3. Presenting with Impact
Present with clarity, conviction & confidence
Use of body language, eye contact & gestures
Involving and handling audience
4. Winning teams
Trust building
Conflict resolution
Exceptional performance through collaboration
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Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
(Henry Ford)
5. Tame Your Time
Work life balance
Avoid time chunking
6. Delighted Customer
Develop customer- oriented mind set
Good image of the company
Delighted customer with extraordinary services
If we don’t take care of our customers, someone else will
7. Jago Kar Dikhao !
Customer centric service
Creating a positive PEL image
Effective handling of customer complaints
Prompt feedback to all stakeholders
8. Interactive English
Improve confidence & English fluency
Listening & English speaking skills
Reading & writing skills
9. Take the Lead !
Leadership styles
Leadership personality traits
Leadership should be more participative than directive, more
enabling than performing.
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(Mary D. Poole)
The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
(Benjamin Disraeli)
10. HR skills for line Managers
The changing role of line managers
Understanding key HR skills for managing teams
Coaching, counseling and talent management
11. Think Different !
Solving problems with creative ideas
Breakdown of old patterns
PEL Resource Club (PRC)
PRC is pool of in-house trainers who are “subject specialists” with broader options
Customized in-house solutions
We identify their potential & provide them this platform to sharpen their training skills
Encourage PRC members by remunerating their services for company
2.PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:
The Company evaluates the performance of the employees. For this purpose they use software which is called performance management development program (PMDP). Performance Management Development Program is such software which consists of goal setting of the managers. The Company takes following steps:
Meeting / Interviews by HOD (Goal setting of 500 managers)
After 6 months review of goals and self learning.
After 1 year appraisal.
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3. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
In organizational development the Company takes steps to change the culture and for this purpose they arrange seminars, fun fairs, trips, business dinners etc.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS:
Training regularly assessed by HR and by HOD They offer leadership training, executive training, technical
training and computer training Employees permitted time-off from work to attend training with pay In-house training provided for employees with training director Training conducted by supervisors and human resource department,
conducted by outside professionals Minimally 9 to 24 hours per year in which employees must participate
in training. Format of offerings are workshops, classes and briefings Length of
offerings both full-day and half- day Best days for offerings training Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. All training programs and opportunities communicated to employees
through E-mail & one to one meetings Learning and development policy state the organization’s philoshy on
employee training and development They assessing the organization’s immediate training needs and
individual development needs through questionnaires, surveys, focus group sessions etc.
Organization’s immediate and future training and development needs communicated to HOD’s on monthly basis
Result of training programs monitored and evaluated Cost consider in selection of training resources.
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BENEFITS
1. Overtime facility:
Overtime facility is given to the employees but in these days they are not providing this facility due to certain circumstances.
2. Medical facility:
Unlimited Medical facility is provided to the employees and managers but only for wife and children not for the whole family.
3. Mess facility:
Mess facility is provided to managers only and they pay 1000 per month for this facility.
There is a workers canteen in the Company and they pay 1.5 rupees per day for this facility.
4. Mobile facility:
Mobile facility is only provided to the managers up to 1400.
5. Provident fund:
Company also provides provident fund facility to the managers. The amount of provident fund is deducted from the salaries of the managers which is paid after the retirement.
6. Bonus:
3 bonuses are provided on basic salary to every person per year.
7. Leaves facility:
Three types of leaves are provided to all the employees by the Company.
Sick leave Paid leave Casual leave
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STRATEGY AND STRATEGIC GOALS
To excel in providing engineering goods and services through continuous improvement.
To provide quality products and services to the complete satisfaction of our customers and maximize returns for all stakeholders through optimal use of resources.
To focus on personal development of our HR to meet future challenges.
To promote good governess corporate values and a safe working environment with a strong sense of social responsibilities.
BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYSIS
As Pak Elektron Limited is a manufacturing organization so the business process of the company starts from purchasing of raw material. The Procurement Department is responsible for the purchase of the raw material. The company purchases raw material from local as well as from
foreign markets. The company analyzes the material requirement and selects the market which gives the company high quality material in a favorable credit terms and price. Before purchasing the manager of procurement department gets permission from Finance department, which allocate the budget for procurement according to the needs and forecast of production.
The forecast of Production is decided by the Marketing as well as Production department. Marketing Department forecasts the market
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demand by analyzing the economic, political, social and technological indicators of the target market. This forecast is very critical for the company as a wrong forecast can lead to shortage or surplus of the product. As for the year 2007-08, the company forecasted a low demand for home appliances due to economic meltdown but during the year shortage of products happened in the market.
The raw material is stored in the raw material stores where from the concerned departments demand the material when needed. The Production Manager issues a material requisition voucher to the store and also feeds its entries in the web system of the company. After receiving this voucher the store issues the material to the department and also does the entries in the network system which also maintains the inventory of material.
Business Process
The raw material is processed in the production departments of different products and controlled by their divisions. This raw material is put into the process where the quality control inspection is occurred at every stage of production, and defected units are separated from the good units. The quality checked products are packed and then sent to the finished goods stores in the factory.
The finished goods store departments maintain the inventory of the finished goods and issue a units receiving note to production department as a proof. On the other hand units received are entered in the system of network of the company. The Sales department receives orders from the customers and confirmed the orders if stock are available in the factory. The units from finished goods store are sent to the customers by the dispatch department after receiving request from the Sales department.
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PEST ANALYSIS
POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT
Pakistan is facing the situation of great political instability and uncertainty since last couple of years. According to the Economist.com survey Pakistan is at the 11th number of top most vulnerable countries of the world. Due to this problem business activities in Pakistan are severely affected. The Foreign Direct Investment also decreased dramatically due to current insecurity.
There are very few incentives to the manufacturers in Pakistan by the government as compare to upcoming giants like China. The cost of manufacturing is very high due to the electricity rates and other overheads. So most of the time manufacturer hesitates to do manufacturing in Pakistan and prefer to import finished goods or only assemble goods in Pakistan.
The government decided to increase the minimum wage rate of workers from Rs.6000 to Rs. 7000 which increase the cost of production and inflation. It is heard that it will be increased more in future.
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Due to the global economic crises, Pakistan’s economy is also facing a lot of problems. Although Pakistan’s economy is not directly hit by the crises yet the economic situation is severe in Pakistan.
To resolve the power sector issues, removing subsidies and concurrent transfer of international oil price changes is also
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likely to risk a further slowdown in economic activities, at least in the near future.
In Pakistan there is a strong black economy due to the circulation of black money from illegal businesses like smuggling.
Unemployment rate has been increased from 13.6% (2008 est.) to 15.2% (2009 est.)
Inflation remains the top concern among the public, jumping
from 7.7% in 2007 to 20.8% in 2008, and 14.2% in 2009.
Economists are expecting a better condition for Pakistan economy due to the loan from IMF.
In the financial year 2008-09 the GDP growth rate was 2.0 percent in 2008-09 as against 4.1 percent last year and growth target of 4.5 percent.
Overall manufacturing posted a negative growth of 3.3 percent in 2009 against the target of 6.1 percent and 4.8 percent in last year. The massive contraction is because of acute energy outages, a weak security environment and political disruption in March 2009.
Per capita income in dollar term rose from $1042 last year to $1046 in 2008-09, thereby showing marginal increase of 0.3 percent
The consumers in Pakistan are spending most of their income on food and basic needs of life.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
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Now a days people are becoming more price conscious due to inflation and crises in Pakistan. Their primary focus is on food and daily use goods and thus people have lessened their interest in electronic goods.
Now consumers prefer the Split Air Conditioners over Window Air Conditioners because Split ACs are considered as energy savers. That is why Window ACs are almost obsolete because of high energy consumption and Split ACs are becoming more popular because of low electricity bills.
In countries like Pakistan the usage of Air Conditioners is great because of extended summer season of nearly 8 months. In Pakistan Air Conditioners are used by upper and middle class.
The companies are becoming more socially responsible these days as they have introduced CFC free refrigerants, anti bacterial and anti dust filters.
The people in Pakistan have started considering Split Air Conditioners as a status symbol and feel disgraced if split units are not installed in every room of their houses. That is why people purchase home appliances on installments from the dealers.
TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
With the introduction of Split Air Conditioners, it made the air conditioning more affordable and easy to install and maintain.
The efficiency of air conditioner depends upon its outer unit. The bigger is the outer units the more efficient will its inner unit. So companies are introducing big outer units to get more efficiency.
In the international market, the non CFC (Chloro-floro Carbons) are shifting in air conditioning industry and all major companies are using non CFC gases in their products. CFC gases are harmful for the environment and cause depletion of ozone layer,
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due to which the danger of global warming is happening. From 2005, no CFC gases product can be sold or bought in the international market.
So to remain in the international market it is necessary for the Pakistani companies to adopt new technology of non-CFC gases.
Companies are introducing refrigerators with cool bank which remain working for 5 hours even after switch off.
The multinational companies are using information technology to coordinate and communicate within companies as well as with external parties. The electronic inventory management systems are used to reduce the cost of handling the inventory and orders.
SWOT ANALYSIS
The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of PEL are discussed below:
STRENGTHS
PEL has the following strengths and is in more competitive position in these areas than its competitors. Following are the main strong points of PEL;
Strong Brand Image
PEL has created the strong brand image in the mind of the customers through higher quality and low price. The customers of the PEL always prefer to buy the PEL home appliances like WRAC split AC and refrigerators whenever they wanted to buy. PEL is a popular company in Pakistan and every one knows about the PEL products and its brand. That’s why PEL selling of WRAC are very high in the market
than the competitors selling.
Strong Dealer Network
It is also the plus point for the PEL that it has also developed the strong dealer network in the market. PEL has its dealers in 22 major
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cities of Pakistan like Karachi Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Multan, Gujrat etc. The dealers are always trying to sell the PEL appliance to the customers because they know there are high margin in the PEL products. They can get more money after selling the PEL products. The PEL also provides more incentives to their dealers than their competitors. Dealers are very conscious about the PEL products and always guide the customer in buying the PEL appliances and tell them the more qualities of PEL products than others products.
Strong Quality, Sales and Services
PEL has Country-wide Customer Care Centers in 21 major cities of Pakistan which enable customers to access PEL customer care centers easily. PEL is also in a strong position that it provides the superior quality to its customers. It makes sense in the mind of the customers that PEL products are better in quality than the other companies’ products. PEL also provides the after sale service to their customers which delight the customers satisfaction. It is another way to advertise the products because when customer is highly satisfied
then he tells the other ten persons that they should buy the PEL products. It is very good publicity of PEL products that PEL Company gains.
ISO Certified Company
PEL was 16th company in Pakistan which got ISO 9002 Certification in 1997. The international standard practices in PEL have been upgraded as per the revised ISO 9001 standards and its scope of application is expanding ever since and top management is committed to make PEL a total quality management (TQM) company.
Market leader in WRAC (Window Room Air Conditioner)
It is another strong point that PEL is a market leader in WRAC. The window room air conditioner is more demanded by the customers than its competitor’s air conditioners because it has more durability in
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operating systems and cools the room in few minutes. PEL always strives to provide the innovative features in WRAC. PEL air conditioner is cheaper and has a higher quality than others WRAC. That’s why customers always purchase the PEL window air conditioner.
Monopoly in Power market
PEL has the largest market share in power market in Pakistan and has a monopoly in market.PEL is one of the major electrical equipment suppliers to Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), which are the largest power utilities in Pakistan. Backed by the innovative genius of Saigol Group, PEL is now technology forerunner and market leader in providing new products and services to meet ever changing and technology intensive needs of its customers. PEL aims to maintain this competitive edge and at the same time keep striving to improve it further by continuous R&D, creating new knowledge and adapting to global developments in technology and product design.
Number 2 in Appliances Market in Pakistan
Pak Elektron Limited has a second position in appliances market in Pakistan after Dawlance. PEL always continuously strives to pursue the strategies adopted by the competitors. PEL is also making efforts for the technological improvements and better customer services to become market leader in appliances market in Pakistan.
Strategic Alliance with LG
The strategic alliance with LG has increased the strength of PEL. As LG is a major player in international appliances market, it will give PEL the advantage of technology and increase market share.
Contract with Government of Punjab
PEL has the contract with Government of Punjab for providing and installation of air conditioners in the premises of Service and General Administration Department of Punjab. This remains PEL busy in operations even in the current crises of low demand in market.
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Customer Loyalty
As PEL is a pioneer of electronic manufacturer in Pakistan and in the market since last 5 to 6 decades. So it has a strong customer loyalty and people are using PEL’s products generation to generation. As PEL is satisfying the needs of customers with economic and durable products, the loyalty of its customers is ever increasing.
Strong Grip in Home Appliance
So PEL is one of the companies, which is having a strong grip in the home
appliance i.e. WRAC, Refrigerators, micro way Owen etc that is a strong point for the company. PEL is penetrating the market by introducing the new home appliance like Split Air conditioners and Water Dispensers and always trying to get the maximum shares in the home appliance market.
Strong Research and Development Department
PEL has a strong research and development department that is continuously trying to develop new features for the products. R&D department spends huge amount of money for the development of product. R&D makes research for introducing the new product and asks the customers what they want extra in our products. For this purpose they hire the highly qualified employees in R&D department. That is another strong position of PEL.
Free Customer Service
PEL provides free customer service for one year to its customers. So the customers always buy the PEL products due to its
free service and it becomes loyal customer for the PEL. PEL always
provides help to their customers for repairing the WRAC, Refrigerators and other items. PEL always make efforts to satisfy the customers.
Public Limited Company
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Although PEL is owned by the SAIGOL GROUP but its shares can be purchased and sold in stock exchange market. So every one who is interested in purchasing the shares of PEL he can purchase. It is also called public limited company. So people are more interested in buying the PEL products.
WEAKNESSES
Like other companies PEL has some weaknesses in operating the business. If PEL overcome on these weaknesses then it can become a market leader in the home appliance. PEL loose some competitive edge in the following points:
Financial Problems
PEL faces the financial problems because its stocks are so much piled up in the stores that create the problem of cash flow because when the stocks are not sold and the production is in process for 24 hours a day than the company faces such problems.
So company aggressively researches the sources of cash and stresses the dealers to sell the PEL’s products to the end consumers. Company sometimes sells their products on advance bases to the dealers and gives them high margin of profit. That’s why a company is facing the financial problems and company never pays attention on the alternative resources that will help in reducing the stocks. That is a customer demand and due to this it is the main weakness of company.
Low Satisfaction Level of Employees
The most useful and important assets for any company are its employees; if they are satisfied they will give their best performance and which will be fruitful for both employees as well as for the company. It is very big weakness of PEL that its employees are not satisfied and thus not giving their best performance. Middle and lower level of employees have not any sense of involvement in decision making for the company, as PEL has not given them empowerment to take their decisions for the company.
Lack of Advertisement
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It is a second major weakness of PEL that it has lack of advertisement on TV and other media. That creates hurdle in selling the products and customers cannot know the changes, which are made in products by the company time to time. Company is not in a position that it made advertising of all their products on a wide range because of its
high cash requirement towards the production side. Due to this problem company always make efforts to develop strong relationships with dealers and try to get their loyalty by offering them different incentives and dinners and parties.
System Variations
It is also the main weakness of PEL that there are rapidly a change in polices of selling the products. That’s creates problems for the selling team how to sell the products to the dealers because the top management requires the urgent amount of money. So selling team sells the products sometimes on hard cash that will reduce the prices of products that gives the benefits to the dealers and creates problems for the management.
Middle and lower level of employees have not any sense of involvement in decision making for the company, as PEL has not
Gave them empowerment to take their decisions for the company that the problem with the selling team.
Good Communication plan
Job satisfaction is the positive feeling about the job that a person hold about the job if higher the level of positive feeling then higher level of satisfaction. (working conditions, supervision, pay raise, promotional opportunities, relationship with the coworkers).
Gave them intrinsic rewards growth, achievement, recognition, responsibility, advancement.
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Workplace spirituality
PEL overcome the leakage of money problem by makes changing in the system like unlimited medical allowance convert into the limited medical limit and pay or reimbursement bills according to the percentage of their scale or grade
Inappropriate Working of HR Department
In this modern and highly competitive era, Human Resource Management has an immense importance for the company. The companies making progress in the world have excellent human resource management departments. In PEL, the Human Resource department is not performing their all duties properly. HR department was started before 3 years and it looks like a formality that company has HR department. HR department is not functioning properly and it is weakness of company which can cause company’s repute in the
market and will lose attractiveness for the employees.
Less Utilization of Resources
Due to lack of finance a company cannot utilize all its resources on its full capacity. It increases the cost of products per unit that decreases the profit margin of each consumer item. Sometimes company cannot allocate the resources according to the requirements of production department that’s becomes the problem for the complete utilization of resources. For the company it is also the main point of weakness.
OPPORTUNITIES
For the PEL there are more opportunities for expansion the business. If PEL realize that opportunities then it will be more fruitful and profitable for the company. Even if company does not take advantage of these opportunities then it will loose its competitive position and high profit. Its competitors will give PEL tough time to pursuing the opportunities that are adopted by them. Following are the opportunities for the PEL.
Exploration of Market in Pakistan
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PEL has the opportunity to explore the market in all over the Pakistan. Even though PEL introduce its products in all cities of Pakistan but there are so many places that have the capacity to absorb the PEL’s products. These places are tribal areas in NWFP and northern areas of Punjab and NWFP, central area of SIND. If company introduces their products in these areas then it can get a large amount of profit and increase its market shares.
Rising population
Although rise in population is a problem for the country but where there is problem, there is an opportunity. So due to increase in population the demand will also increase in the market. So PEL can have more customers in future.
Increase in Product Range
It is the main opportunity for the PEL that it can increase its product range that will be a more profitable for the company. PEL can improve its product range in the power segment with the establishment of a new factory and can explore further growth opportunities in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, going forward. If PEL does not take this opportunity then it will loose high margin of profit and market share. It will reduce the fixed cost and increase the efficiency of the employees.
Export Opportunity
PEL Company has also the opportunity to export their products in other countries like UAE, SAUDI ARABIA, and other Arabic and African countries. It will not only reduce the dependence on one market but also increase the market shares and profits. It will also help the company to spread the fixed cost on all of its production that will reduce the total cost and company will enjoy the high profit.
Increase in Production Capacity
Company can also increase its production capacity at the maximum level that will increase the efficiency of the employees and also will reduce the total cost. Sometimes company cannot allocate the resources according to the requirements of production department that’s becomes the problem for the complete utilization of resources.
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Company should look the market conditions then it will produce their products.
Increasing Investment in Power Sector
Due to current power and energy crises in Pakistan, the government is increasing investment in power sector. So this is a great opportunity for PEL to focus on power division and take the steps to capture high demand of power products in the future.
THREATS
PEL Company in such a competitive era has many threats as well. These threats are for the present situations and future. Company should make its policies and strategies according to these threats. So following are the main threats for the PEL:
Strong Competition
There is very strong competition for the home appliance in the market. So every company tries to come in the number 1 position for achieving the maximum shares in the market. Every company adopts different strategies for selling of the products. It reduces the profit margin of each company and increase the bargaining power of the buyers who will demand higher quality of products and lower cost. That is the main threat for the PEL Company.
Chinese Products
China’s products are another threat for the Pakistani companies because these products are cheaper than the Pakistani products. An even china product not well in quality but it is comparatively in low prices than the consumer’s home appliance that are manufactured by the indigenous company. China products stress the indigenous companies to lower the quality and prices that will not be profitable in the long run.
Decrease in Pakistani Rupee Value
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The economy of Pakistan is not strong and that is why value of Pakistani Rupee is decreasing. This decrease in value of Rupee can severely affect the company as it will result into increase in the cost of raw material purchased from outside Pakistan. This will increase the cost of production and company has to rise in prices of its product which can disturb its economic products position in the customer’s minds.
Price war
As there is a stiff competition in the home appliance market that will cause the price war. So every company reduces the prices of its products to increase the sales. It will not only reduce the profit margin of the company but also reduce the quality of products. So price war is the main threats for all the companies, which are operating in these products.
Decreasing Growth Rate in Pakistan
There is also slow growth rate of home appliance in Pakistan that will increase the stocks of the company. It becomes the burden for the company that how to sell these stocks. Its main reason is that purchasing power of the buyer is very low and it has no income to buy the expensive home appliance. It is also becoming a main threat for all the companies.
Tax Department
Tax department is another major threat for the companies that will restrain the business expansion. There is more complicated tax procedure for the companies, which are interested to increase the investment in their businesses. Due to fear of heavy taxes companies would not like to invest the heavy amount.
Rapid Technological Changes
World is watching fast technological changes and there is a rapid change in designs and technologies in products. So it is very important to move with latest technologies which increase the cost of production.
Black Economy in Pakistan
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Due to the black economy in Pakistan the marketers cannot make proper estimation of market demand. The marketers acquire data from State Bank Economic Surveys which do not reflect the fair picture of the economy. It is a threat for company as it will not properly forecast and meet the market demand of Pakistan.
COMPANY DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS
OPERATIONAL DEPARTMENT
Operational department of the Company manage the operational system of the company. The Operational Manager manages the material, quality and cost of the products.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Finance department of the Company manages the financial system of the Company. The financial system is composed of consumers, manufacturers and distributors. The financial manager manages the financial system and provides or raises funds for the purpose of the business.
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Marketing department of the Company manages the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, services, organizations, and events to create and maintain relationships that will satisfy individual and organizational objectives. The marketing manager is responsible for formulating, planning, executing and evaluating the marketing function.
SALES DEPARTMENT
Sales department of the Company manages the sales functions of the business. Sales manager works for enhancement of sales. The manager is responsible to achieve quantitative sales goals.
COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT
Commercial Department deals with sales tax custom, and excise matters. Commercial department is headed by “Commercial manager”, who supervises commercial staff.
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IMPORT SECTION DEPARTMENT
PEL is an engineering concerns company introducing Deep freezer, Air-conditioner, Refrigerator, Energy meters, Transformer and Switchgears. Not even any one product is entirely manufactured in PEL by locally available raw material. But practice is that, company imports a large portion of raw material from foreign suppliers.
Import section plays an integral role in achieving cooperate goals, as it is responsible for all imports concerned matters. Usually, this department imports:
Raw-material
Parts
Equipment
Machinery
Import activities are started from marketing- plan, in general. This plan is forwarded in systematic way and finally import plan is formulated. On the bases of import plan, import section allocates their activities.
Problems / Issues
Financial Problems More activity based rather than process based. Low Satisfaction Level of Employees Confined to office Lack of Advertisement Less connectivity with executives Inappropriate Working of HR Department Medical problem Leakage of money
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Suggestions
Other competitor companies have good marketing and advertising campaigns PEL also need to heavy advertisements and marketing campaign to boost up the sales. Introduction of seasonal schemes can help to boost sales.
Continuous training programs. Increase their satisfaction level by gave them both tangible and
intangible incentives according to their performance. They also know what happen on the floor and the problems of the
employees they face and how to increase the performance. Executive connectivity with the HOD and include them in strategic
management process. PEL is doing some advertising efforts but problem is that there is no
creativity in ads. No doubt PEL is making excellent products, but unfortunately PEL is not realizing creative advertising is also important part of their Marketing success.
Not confined to office they also know what happened on the floor and improve their performance.
Pay / reimbursement percentage of fixed amount according to grade. Leakage of money control by change the plan and through a proper
check and balance. Include human resource department in the strategic management
process.
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Appendix
PEL Pak Elektron Limited
WAPDA Water and Power Development Authority
KESC Karachi Electric Supply Company
TQM Total Quality Management
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ISO International Standard Organization
SMQ Senior Manager Quality
MC&C Manager Credit & Control
M.D Managing Director
GM General Manager
Asst. Assistant
D&CCSM District & Credit Control Senior Manager
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The sources from where we gathered data for the completion of our report are
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6 meetings (face-to-face) with the Ruhkaam Karmian (HR Executive) in PEL on the topic of “TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT”.
Ms. Gul Zaib (HR Executive)
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Accounts Department Mr. RIZWAN (Accountant)
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