Human Resource Management
Study on HR Departments and Procedures
adopted by Atlas Honda (Ltd)
By: Arooj Saima
(BBA 2006-2010)
Introduction
Atlas Honda Limited is a joint venture between the Atlas Group and
Honda Motor Co., Japan. The company was created by the merger
of Panjdarya Limited and Atlas Autos Ltd. in 1988. Both these
motorcycle manufacturing concerns were established by the Atlas
Group.
Both these motorcycle manufacturing concerns were established by
the Atlas Group. In addition, a third concern, Atlas Epak Ltd. was
taken over by the Government of Bangladesh. Atlas Honda Limited
manufactures and markets Honda motorcycles in collaboration with
Honda Motor Company .
Honda motorcycles are by far the largest selling motorcycles in the
country with an unmatched reputation for high quality, reliability,
and after-sales-service.
What this study Cover?
It will provide valuable information about the following HR activities
of AHL:
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HR policy of the company
Recruitment
Selection
Employment test
Placement & Training
Separation
Compensation and benefits
Cure for the problems related to HRM at AHL at Sheikhopura plant.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
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Loyal Customers
Maximum Share-holder of motorbikes market
Durability of product
Biggest network of after sales services and parts
Weaknesses:
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Highest price of product in its range
Its monopoly is decreasing with passage of time
Opportunities:
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Increasing demand
Opportunity to export its product after being the member of WTO
Threats:
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Increasing number of substitutes and alternatives
Day by day increasing fuel
Recruitment Procedure
1- From Group
GDHR will be requested through GMHR for suitable candidate if available
within the Group.
2- Ads
 On the basis of required qualification, experience and placement in
organization chart, advertisement will be prepared and sent for publication
in Urdu news paper
(Up to grade 16) and application to be reached with in 7 days and English
newspaper
(For remaining management grade) applications to be reached in 2 weeks.
3- Short List
Candidates will be short listed on the basis of advertised criteria. MRRV
(minimum required ration per vacancy) will be 1 ~ 20 ( maximum 1 ~ 30)
up to grade 16 and
1 ~ 15 and (maximum 1 ~ 20) for remaining grades. IN case application are
more
than maximum limit, the list will be prepared on the basis of qualification
grades.The list will be approved as per criteria by GMHR.
Selection
Employment Tests
Following tests will be given to short listed candidates.
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Computer proficiency test for all candidates
Psycho – numeric test
for all candidates
Subject related test
for candidates up to
grade 11
Minimum Required Ration per Vacancy (MRRV): 1 ~ 12
Employment form will be got filled at the time of first interview from
candidates who have cleared the above test.
Interview
Depending upon the Grade, the pre-employment and selection,
interview shall be conducted at the following levels:
Grade Preliminary interview Final interview
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11 & above GMHR/GM CEO/GDHR/GEC Member
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12 & below MHR/Manager GMHR/GM/CEO
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Selection
Selection of candidate
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Group Executive Committee is authorized to select the candidate
for the position of Grade 11 & above.
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Chief Executive Officer is authorized to select the candidate for
the position of Grade 12 & below.
Pre-Employment Medical Test
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Clearance of pre-employment medical test is necessary before
joining of the selected candidates from Shaukat Khanum
Memorial Hospital for Sheikhupura Plant and Aga Khan Hospital
for Karachi Plant.
Placement & Training
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Offer letter will be issued to selected candidates after clearance of pre-employment
medical test.
The short listed candidates will be informed at each stage on standardized formats.
The info letter be issued to selected candidates 1 ~ 1 on the terms and condition agreed
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process. The suggested salary will be agreed between the two GMs keeping in view the
existing comparable level, structure and suitability to candidate.
The appointment letter will be issued to
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Management Staff signed by
Non Management Staff signed by
CEO
Notified Factory Manager (NFM) and/ or
Notified Employers for
Sales Offices
Joining Report: Joining Report will be submitted by all new employees on joining.
Induction: As per program approved by MC / GEC and circulated by GMHR for
management and by NFM. / NE for non management.
Training: Training schedule for necessary training ( as per new training policy ) will
jointly by prepared by GMHR and respective Manager and forwarded through respective
GM to GMHR who will put up to CEO approval.
On the job training will be scheduled as per needs assessed by respective Departmental
Manager which will be approved in over all training programme of the company.
Placement & Sepration
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Transfer
An employee can be transfer within the Atlas Group in Pakistan, whenever job opening
can be filled from internal recruitment or whenever the need arises
Resignation
An employee has to give one month’s notice before leaving the service or pay one
month’s service salary in lieu of such notice. Likewise, if the company wants to terminate
services of the associate, the company will give one month’s notice in writing or pay one
month salary in lieu of such notice.
Termination
An associate may be terminated or lay off for the following relevant reasons:
Serious misconduct or gross violation of discipline.
Gross and habitual neglect of duties.
Fraud or willful breach of company’s trust.
On commission of a criminal offence
Violation of company rules.
An associate suffering from any disease which is prejudicial to his health, as well as the
health of others.
All acts/omission stated as misconduct/offences in the law of the land (including labor
laws)
Compensation & Benefits
Car/Motorcycle
Management Staff:
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Management staff are entitled for Car and Motorcycle on company
policy and Motorcycle on installment according to their grade
entitlement:
Grade 11 & above : Car under company’s policy scheme
Grade 13 & 12 : Motorcycle under company’s policy scheme
Grade 15 & 14 : Motorcycle under installment scheme
Non-Management Staff
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Non-management staff are entitled for Motorcycle on installment
basis.
Compensation & Benefits
Bonus
Management Staff:
 Bonuses are allowed to management staff as per target set in the
Annual Budget of the company for the financial year.
Non-Management Staff:
 Bonuses are allowed to Non-management staff as per
Management/CBA agreement.
Gratuity
Management Staff
 Gratuity equal to 15 days basic salary for each year is allowed for
management staff. Employees will be eligible for membership after
completion of 10 years service.
Non-Management Staff:
 Gratuity equal 15 days basic salary for each year of service on
completion
 of 10 years of service.
Compensation & Benefits
Provident Fund
On confirmation of employee 11% of basic salary is allowed as
employee contribution on account of Provident Fund.
Group Life Insurance
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Management Staff
 As per company policy group insurance is allowed to management
staff according to their grade entitlements. Minimum Rs.200,000
and Maximum Rs.1,687,500/=
Non-Management Staff
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As per law Non-management staff is entitled for group insurance of
Rs.200,000/=.
Compensation & Benefits
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Healthcare Insurance/Hospitalization Plan
Personal Accident Insurance
Compensatory Leave
Inconvenience allowance
Personal Loan
Welfare Loan
Recreation/Travelling Allowance
Best Attendance Allowance
Meal Allowance
Breakfast
Marriage Allowance
Marriage Gift
Uniform Washing Allowance
Fair Price Shop
Ex-Gratia Grant upon Death
Working Hours
Shift Timings
GENERAL SHIFT
Working Hours
08:20 a.m.
To
05:50 p.m.
A SHIFT
Working Hours
07.00 a.m.
To
03.00 p.m.
B SHIFT
Working Hours
03.00 p.m.
To
11.00 a.m.
C SHIFT
Working Hours
11.00 a.m.
To
07.00 a.m