Evolution dynamics of digital HR system at Pak Elektron Ltd (PEL)

Abstract

Subject area

Human resource management and organizational change.

Study level/applicability

Students on an introductory course on Human Resource Management or a specialization course of HRM such as change management and organizational development. This case study can be taught at the MBA level.

Case overview

This case study can serve as the base for understanding and identifying the various characteristics that relate to revolutionizing HR functions with the help of digitalization. It can also be elaborated further to include the challenges that a company has to face after it decides to establish IT software based on operations. This case is an evolutionary story of a large-scale Pakistani company, Pak Electron Ltd. (PEL) which has been in operation for almost 60 years. The top management decided to move from a traditional administrative system towards setting up an HR department for the first time. The case states the salient features of the traditional administrative system, issues faced by the company in the setup of a new HR system and digital HR system along with the employees’ views and perceptions on these systems.

Expected learning outcomes

Students are expected to learn the following: the various characteristics of a paper-file based traditional administrative system; the various features of an IT-based modern HR system; the decision background and basis for making the switch to the new contemporary HR system; and the reaction of employees against changes in organizational systems.

Supplementary materials

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Subject code

CSS: 6: Human Resource Management.

Citation

Naz, S. and Khan, S. (2018), "Evolution dynamics of digital HR system at Pak Elektron Ltd (PEL)", , Vol. 8 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-10-2014-0251