A Study of Human Resource Practices in Pakistan Tobacco Company

Abstract

The increasing trend of globalization in the past two decades has moved companies beyond their domestic operations into the international markets. This dramatic change in international businesses require a dynamic workforce as such managers have a challenging role in facing complex issues of managing people to gain or sustain a competitive advantage. Some key issues need to be given special attention. There will be more human resource activities involved in international operations than that in the domestic context. A broader perspective is required to manage people not only from home countries, but also from host countries and even from the third countries. PTC is a subsidiary of British American tobacco (BAT) group, which is the second largest international tobacco group and has its business in 180 countries all over the world. BAT holds 94% shares in PTC. Pakistan Tobacco Company was the first multinational to set up its business in 1947 in Pakistan. It took over business from Imperial Tobacco Company that was operating since 1929. A detailed analysis of the HR practices of the company has been conducted by the group to highlight the salient features of the HR policies practiced by the organizations.