Abstract:
An acute reading of previous studies shows that HR practices are often neglected in SMEs. Previous research
suggest that application of HR concepts changes with the change in the size and scale of the company
irrespective of industry type. Studies have proved that SMEs with HR intervention have better productivity
and performance. This research is an attempt to explore the presence of HR practices in SMEs and will try to
understand to what extent implementation of HR practices have helped leaders to nurture their employees.
This research is based on case study method where four different Ahmedabad-based SMEs from
manufacturing and IT services industries are identified, with employees ranging between 75 and 150, based
on different levels of HR practices present in the firms. Detailed interviews are conducted with the
CEOs/promoters of these companies to understand their views on the significance of HR practices in employee
engagement (recruitment, training, delegation, growth and development and job satisfaction) and how these
practices impact the firms’ performance. These companies are identified through secondary research and with
the help of the HR Experts. An empirical national-wide study is recommended.
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Thirteenth Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship/ Edited by Sasi Misra, Sunil Shukla, Ganapathi Batthini
