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Frequency Percent
Valid Male 166 83.0
Female 34 17.0
Total 200 100.0
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From the above table it is clear that the male employees (83%) dominate the
sample size of staff followed by female employees, which constitute just 17%. Now a
days the world is focusing more on gender equality, gender mainstreaming and
women empowerment. The above table shows that there is no gender equality in the
study firm. It is important to emphasize that the concept of gender is not
interchangeable with women. Gender refers to both women and men, and the
relations between them. Promotion of gender equality should concern this
organization, as it does not reflect the gender diversity initiatives promoted by
several industrial and non-governmental organizations. The ultimate beneficiary of
gender diversity will be the organizations that practice and foster those initiatives.
Gender equality is the preferred terminology within the United Nations, rather
than gender equity. Gender equity denotes an element of interpretation of social
justice, usually based on tradition, custom, religion or culture, which is most often to
the detriment to women. Such use of equity in relation to the advancement of women
is unacceptable. There is a dual rationale for promoting gender equality. Firstly, that
equality between women and men – equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities -
is a matter of human rights and social justice. Secondly, that greater equality between
women and men is a precondition for sustainable people-centered development. The
perceptions, interests, needs and priorities of both women and men must be taken into
consideration not only as a matter of social justice but because they are necessary to
enrich development processes. 198 Now let us proceed to the age group of employees in
elaborate manner.
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www.un.org/womenwatch/osagi/pdf/factsheet2.pdf
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Table 4.2: The Age Categories of Staff
Frequency Percent
Valid 20-30 54 27.0
30-40 123 61.5
40-50 23 11.5
Total 200 100.0
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and developing; rewarding and managing performance; and influencing employee
behavior, including securing cooperation and commitment, but also recognizing and
managing conflict at work. These are an integral part of the strategic and management
concerns in work organizations of all kinds.
Frequency Percent
Valid Diploma 18 9.0
Graduate 156 78.0
Post Graduate 25 12.5
Others 1 .5
Total 200 100.0
Qualification prepares the staff for better employment status or supports their
current and future role in the organization. It gives opportunities for personal growth
and engagement in learning. Therefore, Mando can prepare the ground to increase the
educational qualification of staff by providing incentives or loan for higher studies or
promotions for qualified persons at regular intervals. Still it needs to grow in the path
of human resources specialization. This urges us to study the geographical and
cultural background of the employees.
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remained largely unchanged. Each state or union territory is further divided into
administrative districts.
Frequency Percent
Valid East 12 6.0
North 24 12.0
Northeast 4 2.0
South 152 76.0
West 8 4.0
Total 200 100.0
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Smith, P.B. (1992) ‘Organisational Behaviour and National Cultures’, British Journal of
Management, 3: 9–51.
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region are working in the company. The company can increase the number of staff
from other regions.
Frequency Percent
Valid Shop Floor 64 32.0
Staff 136 68.0
Total 200 100.0
Frequency Percent
Valid 1-5 years 20 10.0
5-10 years 131 65.5
10-15 years 44 22.0
20 and Above 5 2.5
Total 200 100.0
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A look at the Table 4.6 would reveal that the experience of staff. 65.5% (131)
of staff have experience of 5 – 10 years. 22% (44) of staff have 10 – 15 years of
experience, 10% (20) of staff have 1 -5 years of experience 2.5% (5) of staff have 20
& above years of experience.
Productive experience is critical, not only for the good of the organization but
also for the good of individual employees and their teams. From the above table it can
be seen 2.5% of staff are having 20 and above years of experience. Inexperienced or
Under experienced staff is a lost resource to the organization in terms of opportunity
cost because even if the employee has enough work to earn a salary, the added
marginal labor value will not be realized. The employee will also not have the
advantage of utilizing his/her full potential and get extra rewards. However, over
utilization of staff experience will lead to stress, fatigue, and other health problems or
even the risk of loss of life.
Frequency Percent
Valid Male 292 64.6
Female 160 35.4
Total 452 100.0
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to practice gender equality but the organization can try to give more importance in
recruiting female employees. Organization cannot think of women empowerment
especially for this job.
OE’s are divided in four age categories. The researcher to present the age of
respondent distribution categories of the respondents used frequency tabulation. Table
4.8 presents the following results:
Frequency Percent
Valid Below 20 26 5.8
20-30 374 82.7
30-40 51 11.3
40-50 1 .2
Total 452 100.0
Students after completing their diploma joined in this company. After initial
training, they are receiving salary. For them it is new experience of handling money in
their young age. Therefore, they are happy to work. However, the initial enthusiasm
disappears once they began to understand the complexity of their job. They sometime
even think of quitting their job. This may be important reason why 20 – 30 age groups
of OE’s are the majority in the shop floor. The other possible reason for less number
of other categories is that people may be stagnated at this level
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Table 4.9: OEs Level of Education
Frequency Percent
Valid Diploma 443 98.0
Graduate 8 1.8
Others 1 .2
Total 452 100.0
4.2.4 Region
There are five regions of OE’s in Mando. The following frequency distribution
reveals the employees dissection of region.
Frequency Percent
Valid East 40 8.8
North 67 14.8
Northeast 34 7.5
South 264 58.4
West 47 10.4
Total 452 100.0
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4.2.5 Employment Status
To establish the procedures for the determination of employment status,
outline of the eligibility for benefits, each employee is assigned a position that
identifies his/her employment status. The employment status is divided in to Staff and
Shop Floor.
Frequency Percent
Valid Shop Floor 446 98.7
Staff 6 1.3
Total 452 100.0
Frequency Percent
Valid 1-5 years 384 85.0
5-10 years 65 14.4
10-15 years 2 .4
20 and Above 1 .2
Total 452 100.0
4.3.1 HR Structure
HR structure as the term suggests refers to the hierarchy involved in the HR
management. This structure acts as a strategic link between an organization’s business
strategy and people. They also play an indispensable role in executing those business
strategies. The top line executives hold the pivotal role in any HR structure because
they represent the best source of evaluating information. The opinion of staff
presented in the following table
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From the above table it is found that the mean values of the two variables
4.4350 and 4. 4750 with consistent standard deviation of .72692 and .70131. The
standard errors are sufficient to calculate the ‘T’ values as presented in the table
below
4.3.2 Manpower
Manpower planning is the determination of right number and right skills of
human force to suit present and future needs. Manpower planning is the strategy for
the requisition, utilization, improvement and preservation of an enterprise’s human
resource. It relates to establishing job specifications or the quantitative requirements
of jobs determining the number of personnel required and developing sources of
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Manpower. Manpower planning is a process determining requirements of right the
number and the right kind of human force at the right place and the right time.
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downsizing are effective. HR audit practices help the Mando company to have clear
job description for each job/position and clear competency map. Mando is doing HR
planning according to the skills, knowledge and education of existing employees.
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From the above table it is found that the ‘T’ values 28.649, 37.414, 36.054,
15.911, 14.554, 18.557, 18.133, and 22.112 are statistically significant at 5% level.
Therefore it can be concluded that the staff of Mando strongly agree that all
employees have approved individual KRA sheets for every year and all annual
appraisal forms have been filed & signed by apprisee & appraisers for all employees.
Final approved performance rating is communicated to all employees regularly.
Mando staff members strongly agree that Midterm review of KRAs is completed
regularly in July as applicable, Job Description (JD) have been reviewed for each job
during midterm review and all employees have been allotted JD. No. relevant as per
their current JD.
i) All annual appraisal forms have been filled & signed by appraisee &
appraisers for every year.
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practice will satisfy the staff of Mando. The training program for appraisers on
assessment skills has to be updated.
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From the above table it is found that the ‘T’ values 27.262,, 28.170, 23.954,
20.728, 18.810 and 11.015 are statistically significant at 5% level. Therefore it can be
concluded that the staff of Mando strongly agree that Human Capital (HC) list is
available in the company, Department heads are aware of HC list of their departments
and Development dialogue has been completed in Human Capital list.
The concept of culture is seen as a kind of bridge between the individual and
the organization. Culture performs a number of functions within an organization. It
creates a distinction between one organization and another, it conveys a sense of
identity for role incumbents, it facilitates the generation of commitment, and it
enhances social system stability. Finally, culture sells as a sense-making and control
mechanism that guides and shapes the attitudes and behavior of employees.
One of the major reasons for the widespread popularity of and interest in
organizational culture stems from the argument (or assumption) that certain
organizational cultures lead to superior organizational financial performance.
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Organizational culture may create competitive advantage is by defining the
boundaries of the organization in a manner which facilitates individual interaction
and/or by limiting the scope of information processing to appropriate levels.
The results in the section below were to assess the Organization Culture
essential for effective Human Resource Management Service Delivery. Item mean
tabulation is used to present the results as presented in table below.
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From the above table it is found that the ‘T’ values 20.869, 22.545, 13.328,
19.864, 21.013, 18.481, 25.388, 22.185, 15.868 and 9.763 are statistically significant
at 5% level. Therefore it can be concluded that the staff of Mando strongly agree that
there is a monthly calendar made for staff working on line. More than 70% of staff
adheres to the calendar. Staff members of Mando strongly agree that 100% employees
have given at least 2 ideas after working on line. This shows the participation and
responsibility of the staff. They strongly agree that the communication meetings at
plant level are held regularly.
The staff of Mando moderately agrees that all employees in general (1st and
2nd shift) are covered in communication meetings. Annual Medical checkup is done
for all and there is doctor facility available within the plant. There is a duty manager
nominated to be available on phone for C Shift on weekly basis. The organization has
to reform the methods of conducting communication meetings. The availability of
duty manager and medical check up can be informed well in advance to the staff
members.
4.3.6 Training
The sixth HR audit practice of staff is Training. There are essentially three
main types of employee training programs: formal, employer-supported offsite
training (e.g., tuition reimbursement programs); formal, employer-provided on-site
training (e.g., employee induction programs); and informal, on the-job training (e.g.,
coaching and mentoring). In addition, training and development policies include those
that promote an “internal labor market” by providing opportunities for development
and career advancement within the firm. Formal, on-site, employer-provided training
programs, such as formal induction programs, have had a consistently positive
relationship with performance in a number of meta-analyses and quality empirical
studies. The results in the section below help to assess the training essential for
effective Human Resource Management Provision Delivery. Item mean tabulation is
used to present the results as presented in table below.
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Table 4.23: Training
Variables N Mean SD SEM
40 hours of training 200 4.3850 1.03544 .07322
Training and appraisal Discussion 200 4.4650 .96615 .06832
Training Report 200 4.5250 .80162 .05668
Bond for employees 200 4.7050 .50919 .03600
Source: primary data
From the above table it is found that the mean values of variables 4.3850,
4.4650, 4.5250 and 4.7050 with consistent standard deviation 1.03544, .96615, .80162
and .50919 the standard errors are sufficient to calculate the ‘T’ values as presented in
the table below
47.355 are statistically significant at 5% level. Therefore it can be concluded that the
staff of Mando strongly agree that Employees get 40 hours of training. Employee for
training is identified during appraisal Discussion. On completion of training there is a
report submitted on main points learnt from the training. There is a Bond for
employees sent on training to abroad / MBA / NITIE / Conversion Trainings / STOE,
etc., There are minimum 80% adherence to training plan for every year. The staff of
Mando is happy with the training policies and methods. It shows that the staff are
trained properly. They have the same mind of the employer.
Recruitment and selection forms a core part of the central activities underlying
in Mando human resource management: namely, the acquisition, development and
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reward of workers. It frequently forms an important part of the work of human
resource managers.
All employees require induction. The character of the induction will vary, but
all staff need some form of program, whether they are in academic, technical,
professional or support roles, senior or junior appointments, full or part-time,
permanent or on a short-term contract, new to the organization or an internal
appointment. Depending on the situation, more or less information will be required.
The results in the section below were help to assess the recruitment, selection and
Induction essential for effective Human Resource Management Provision Delivery.
Item mean tabulation is used to present the results as presented in table below.
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4.3.8 Record Maintenance
The eighth HR audit practice of Mando is Record Maintenance. The Records
Management Office will provide active records and filing system advice to custodians
on topics such as: Electronic filing methods, Indexing methods, Filing supplies and
equipment, File labeling and color coding methods, and Retrieval systems.
The results in the section below help to assess the Records Management
essential for effective Human Resource Management Provision Delivery. Item mean
tabulation is used to present the results as presented in table below.
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by employees. This Company has Personnel Manual where the policies and practices
are updated every year. Employees have easy access of Personnel Manual.
The results in the section below were provoked to assess the women’s
Grievance essential for effective Human Resource Management Provision Delivery.
Item mean tabulation is used to present the results as presented in table below.
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From the above table it is found that the ‘T’ values 27.502, 23.742, 15.093,
21.812, 25.325 and 19.060 are statistically significant at 5% level. Therefore, it can be
concluded that the staff of Mando strongly agree that the president of Women’s
Grievance and Sexual Harassment committee is a female employee and Women
committee consists of minimum 3 members.
The empowerment of women concerns women gaining power and control over
their own lives. It involves awareness-raising, building self-confidence, expansion of
choices, increased access to and control over resources and actions to transform the
structures and institutions which reinforce and perpetuate gender discrimination and
inequality. Empowerment should not be seen as a zero-sum game where gains for
women automatically imply losses for men. Increasing women’s power in
empowerment strategies does not refer to power over, or controlling forms of power,
but rather to alternative forms of power: power to; power with and power from within
which focus on utilizing individual and collective strengths to work towards common
goals without coercion or domination.
4.3.10 HRIS
A human resource information system (HRIS) is software containing a
database that allows the entering, storage and manipulation of data regarding
employees of a company. It allows for global visualization and access of important
employee information. The use of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) has
been advocated as an opportunity for human resource (HR) professionals to become
strategic partners with top management. The idea has been that HRIS would allow the
HR function to become more efficient and to provide better information for decision-
making.
The results in the section below help to assess the HRIS essential for effective
Human Resource Management Provision Delivery. Item mean tabulation is used to
present the results as presented in table below.
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Table 4.31: HRIS
Variables N Mean SD SEM
IT system to support HR processes 200 4.7550 .60565 .04283
Personal details maintained through the system 200 4.7300 .64745 .04578
Leave management 200 4.6350 .58608 .04144
Source: primary data
From the above table it is found that the mean values of variables 4.7550,
4.7300 and 4.6350 with consistent standard deviation .60565, .64745 and .58608 the
standard errors are sufficient to calculate the ‘T’ values as presented in the table
below
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3 Performance 1. Approved KRA sheets 1.Final approved
Management 2. Appraisal forms for all performance rating
3. Appraisal form for every 2. Appraisers training
year
4. Midterm review of KRA
5. Job Description
6. Job Description number
4 Talent 1. HC list 1. growth plan
Identification 2. Awareness of HC list 2. Exit interview
3. Development dialogue 3. Final settlement
5 Organization 1. Monthly calendar 1.Ideas of Staff
culture 2. Adherence to the calendar 2.Availibility of Duty
3. ESS Manager
4. Follow up of ESS 3.Communication
5. Communication meeting meeting for shift 1&2
at plant level 4. Medical check up
5. Doctor facility
6 Training 1. 40 hours of training
2. Appraisal Discussion
3. Training report
4. Bond
5. Training plan
7 Recruitment, 1. Pre-employment medical
Selection and check up
Induction 2. Induction program
3. Buddy system
8 Record 1. Nomination forms
maintenance 2. Mediclaim Insurance
3. Leave details
4. Personnel manual
5. Access of manual
9 WGC 1. President of WGC 1. Rep. from NGO
2. WGC committee 2.WGC meeting
3.Policy on sexual
harassment
4. Awareness program
10 HRIS 1. IT system
2. Personaal details
3. Leave Management
4.4. Opinion of OE’s on HR Audit Practices.
The second major group of Mando is Operating Engineers. There are nine HR
audit practices for OE’s of Mando. They are as follows.
Recruitment
Induction
Training
Appraisal / Retention
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Recognition
Contractual on line
Infrastructure
MandoRedresal Forum (MRF)
Women’s Grievance Committee
The researcher concentrates on the above nine HR audit practices in a detailed
manner.
4.4.1 Recruitment
Recruitment is the process of locating potential applicants and encouraging
them to apply for existing or anticipated job opening. During this process, efforts are
made to inform the applicants about requirement of the job, qualification required to
perform the job and the career opportunity available to the candidate in the
organization. On the basis of availability of present human resources in the
organization decision will be made with regards to filling up the vacancy from within
the organization or outside the organization. These decisions are made on the basis of
organization’s human resources policies, and the requirement of the vacancy to be
filled. Another important factor in the success of recruitment is how much the firm is
willing to offer in terms of salary and other benefits in comparison to other
organizations in the area. Good recruiting system requires the effectiveness by pre-
screening the employees on the basis of their interest in the organization. The
screening is usually done by conducting a telephonic/ web-based interview prior to
actual interview process. This helps weeding out the applicants who do not have real
interest in the organization. The process of pre-screening saves a lot of time and
makes the whole system effective.
The results in the section below were generated to assess the recruitment
process required for effective Human Resource Management Service Delivery. Item
mean tabulation is used to present the results in the table below.
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From the above table it is found that the mean values of variables 4.5752,
4.2854, 4.1858 and 4.0177 with consistent standard deviation .67328, .72672, .81067
and .75025. The standard errors are sufficient to calculate the ‘T’ values as presented
in the table below
4.4.2 Induction
All employees require induction. The character of the induction will vary, but
all staff need some form of program, whether they are in academic, technical,
professional or support roles, senior or junior appointments, full or part-time,
permanent or on a short-term contract, new to the organization or an internal
appointment. Depending on the situation, more or less information will be required.
Employees are familiarized with their new immediate work unit and
environment, including local work practices, standards, safe work procedures,
administrative procedures and training in relevant systems by having Induction
program. Mando also include mandatory training programs. An induction period is
meant to ensure that new members of staff settle into their roles as quickly and
effectively as possible. Tailor-made programs have also been shown to increase staff
retention. The results in the section below were generated to assess the induction
process required for effective Human Resource Management Service Delivery. Item
mean tabulation is used to present the results in table below.
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Table 4.36: Induction of OEs
Variables N Mean SD SEM
Induction training by Anand U certified PTT 452 4.4978 .78652 .03699
Joining of fresh recruits 452 4.1195 .83911 .03947
Training modules 452 4.2212 .78776 .03705
Inaugural address 452 4.1460 .81336 .03826
Buddy system 452 4.4381 .82809 .03895
New joinees’s induction training 452 4.3164 .80981 .03809
Entertainment Activities 452 4.2190 .89010 .04187
Apprentices/ trainees 452 3.9845 .92140 .04334
Source: primary data
From the above table it is found that the mean values of variables 4.4978,
4.1195, 4.2212, 4.1460, 4.4381, 4.3164, 4.2190 and 3.9845with consistent standard
deviation .78652, .83911, .78776, .81336, .82809, .80981, .89010 and .92140. The
standard errors are sufficient to calculate the ‘T’ values as presented in the table
below
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that Apprentices/ trainees are not put for night training within 2 months of joining. It
shows that they do not like night training.
4.4.3 Training
Training involves an expert working with learners to transfer to them certain
areas of knowledge or skills to improve in their current jobs. Development is a broad,
ongoing multi-faceted set of activities (training activities among them) to bring
someone or an organization up to another threshold of performance, often to perform
some job or new role in the future. Employees must be trained, and where possible
developed to meet their own career needs and the need of the organization. In Mando
training is job or task-oriented. It aims at enabling individuals to perform better on the
jobs they are currently doing. Therefore, Mando developed and implemented training
and development systems and programs that best help to achieve its objectives. The
results in the section below were generated to assess the Manpower planning process
required for effective Human Resource Management Service Delivery. Item mean
tabulation is used to present the results in table below.
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From the above table it is found that the ‘T’ values 24.532, 27.035, 29.734,
22.257 and -29.993 are statistically significant at 5% level. Therefore, it can be
concluded that the OE’s of Mando strongly agree that every year OE’s are undergoing
40 hours of training which is arranged by the organization.
Criteria for selection as cell IDs/ TL has been laid down. HR department does
the selection. All OE’s know the selected candidates. HR identifies conversion
trainings for the ATMAC qualified OEs. Mando is conducting STAR program for
supervisors and cell leaders. Those who attended the STAR Program will be selected
as supervisors and cell leaders. All the cell leaders / supervisors have been trained in
STAR program.
OEs are strongly disagreeing that Training history record is not available for
employees. They are aware of training history record and it is available for OE’s.
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consistent standard deviation .78087, 1.12680, .85283, .78232, .88988, .91818,
.85978, .81983, .89700 and 1.07887. The standard errors are sufficient to calculate the
‘T’ values as presented in the table below
OEs moderately agree that the increment letters to OEs have been issued by
10th of the month and there is evidence of analysis of exit interviews & action plans.
The organization has to concentrate on the above two areas where the OE’s are not
fully satisfied. Delivery of increment letters and analysis of exit interviews & action
plans will affect the OE’s personally. They will be eager to get increment. This is the
basic expectation of the human being to be recognized. The employer should study
the employee’s psychology and do the needful to the employees. In the same way, the
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OE’s also expect the evidence of analysis of exit interview and follow up action. This
is a basic drive of the OE’s to know the analysis of exit interview and follow up
action.
4.4.5 Recognition
Recognition of work performance focuses on employees’ work process, most
notably the creativity, innovation and continuous improvement they bring to their
work methods. In the context of the work process, the main indicators for this type of
recognition manifest themselves when individuals (or teams) feel recognized for their
expertise, skills, ingenuity and professional qualifications in the way they perform
their duties and solve problems. Subjects usually come away with a heightened sense
of esteem and personal competency.
The results in the section below were generated to assess the Recognition
process required for effective Human Resource Management Service Delivery. Item
mean tabulation is used to present the results in table below.
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Table 4.43: The ‘T’ Value of Recognition of OEs
Test Value = 3
Variables T Df Sig. (2-T)
Lower Upper Lower
Recognition criteria 32.057 451 .000
Recognition of 10% OEs each month 23.493 451 .000
Annual calendar 28.476 451 .000
OEs involvement in HR events 29.047 451 .000
Recreational avenues 38.947 451 .000
Source: Primary Data
From the above table it is found that the ‘T’ values 32.057, 23.493, 28.476,
29.047 and 38.947are statistically significant at 5% level. Therefore, it can be
concluded that the OE’s of Mando strongly agree that recognition criteria of the
company is defined and compiled with HR practices. The OE’s are happy with
recognition HR audit practices of Mando. The Recognition criteria of Mando is
defined, compiled, and practiced by the employer as well as employees. Mando
recognizes 10% OEs each month. It shows that the HR department is recruiting OE’s
every month.
The HR department prepares annual calendar for monthly HR events. OEs are
involved in planning and conducting the HR events. The participation of OE’s in the
HR events are encouraged by the organization. Nowadays employees need relaxation.
They have a lot of stress. In order to enjoy happiness in their life Mando offers
recreational avenues for OEs after office hours like GYM, Volley Ball etc.
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Table 4.45: The ‘T’ Value of Contractual on line of OEs
Test Value = 3
Variables t Df Sig. (2-T)
Lower Upper Lower
Contract labor working on stations 27.107 451 .000
Source: Primary Data
From the above table it is found that the ‘T’ values 27.107 are statistically
significant at 5% level. Therefore, it can be concluded that the OE’s of Mando
strongly agree that our company has contract labor working on stations where OEs
work.
An employment contract is written most frequently for high level jobs and for
senior employees who have a lot to lose if an employment relationship does not work
out as planned. An employment contract is also negotiated for union represented
employees. A union contract covers employment issues that an employment contract
may not, such as grievance procedures, hours of employment, representation by a
union steward, and layoff procedures.
4.4.7 Infrastructure
Infrastructure projects in developing countries like India are perceived as
highly vulnerable to risks that constrain financing. Some of the notable risks that need
to be reckoned are risks arising during the period of construction leading to time and
cost over-runs, operational risks, market risks, interest rate risks, foreign exchange
risks, payment risks, regulatory risks and political risks. At times, in the absence of
proper risk mitigation mechanism, the costs of the projects tend to increase and such
high level of risks cannot be traded off against high returns.
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Table 4.46: Infrastructure of OEs
Variables N Mean SD SEM
Separate boys and girls hostel 452 4.4602 .62873 .02957
Boys accommodation in 1st year 452 4.3186 .73873 .03475
Amenities 452 4.2190 .76410 .03594
Cleanliness in the hostels 452 4.0951 .88459 .04161
Security measures in the hostels 452 4.3208 .81080 .03814
Transport facilities 452 4.2788 .80585 .03790
Lady security guard in transport 452 4.0111 1.01097 .04755
Furniture facilities 452 4.0907 .86990 .04092
Source: Primary Data
From the above table it is found that the mean values of variables 4.4602,
4.3186, 4.2190, 4.0951, 4.3208, 4.2788, 4.0111 and 4.0907 with consistent standard
deviation .62873, .73873, .76410, .88459, .81080, .80585, 1.01097 and .86990. The
standard errors are sufficient to calculate the ‘T’ values as presented in the table
below
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4.4.8 Mando Redressal Forum (MRF )
Mando Redresal Form is created by the organization based on the HRM rules
and regulations. The results in the section below were generated to assess the MRF
for effective Human Resource Management Service Delivery. Item mean tabulation is
used to present the results as presented in table below.
From the above table it is found that the mean values of variables 4.4049,
4.2102 and 4.2633 with consistent standard deviation .80864, .88725 and .79308. The
standard errors are sufficient to calculate the ‘T’ values as presented in the table
below
Table 4.49: The ‘T’ Value of Mando Redressal Forum (MRF ) of OEs
Test Value = 3
Variables T Df Sig. (2-T)
Lower Upper Lower
Frequency of MRFs 36.936 451 .000
Resolvable issues 28.998 451 .000
Permanent members of the MRF forum 33.865 451 .000
Source: primary data
From the above table it is found that the ‘T’ values 36.936, 28.998 and
33.865are statistically significant at 5% level. Therefore it can be concluded that the
OE’s of Mando strongly agree that they have frequency of MRFs. Resolvable issues
are open more than 1 month.
The plant head and HR Head are permanent members of the MRF forum and
at least one of them attends each meeting. The problems faced by the OE’s are settled
through MRF. MRF helps the OE’s to express their wishes and views to the top level
management. MRF creates inter personal relationship between the plant head and
OE’s.
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4.4.9 Women’s Grievance Committee
Table 4.50: Women’s Grievance Committee of OEs
Variables N Mean SD SEM
The president of WGC 452 4.1571 .92973 .04373
Women committee 452 4.1084 .83664 .03935
Representatives from NGO 452 4.0597 .83889 .03946
Women committee meetings 452 4.0265 .82058 .03860
Policy on sexual harassment 452 4.1748 .91452 .04302
Awareness program on sexual harassment 452 4.1858 .95159 .04476
Source: primary data
The variables of Women’s Grievance Committee are same for OE’s and Staff.
The results in the section below were provoked to assess the women’s Grievance
essential for effective Human Resource Management Provision Delivery. Item mean
tabulation is used to present the results as presented in table above.
From the above table it is found that the mean values of variables 4.1571,
4.1084, 4.0597, 4.0265, 4.1748 and 4.1858 with consistent standard deviation .92973,
.83664, .83889, .82058, .91452 and .95159. The standard errors are sufficient to
calculate the ‘T’ values as presented in the table below
The women committee meetings are being held once in a month. There is a
policy on sexual harassment & it is displayed. Mando conducts awareness program on
sexual harassment. Though the female employees are not equal, they are satisfied and
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happy with WGC policies and practices. Mando protects and safeguards the rights of
women and provides security to work in the shop floor. Female OE’s are satisfied and
proud to work in Mando.
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4.5 Experience of the Employees is a Critical Determinant of Their
Perception of HR Practices
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83% of employees who strongly agree with the HR practices. Hence they can be
named as Optimistic employees.
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Experience gives better understanding of HR audit practices. Pessimistic
employees are having less years of experience that is one to five years of experience.
We can see less pessimistic employees in 5-10 years of experience and above.
Optimistic employees who have more than five years of experience are agreeing the
HR audit practices they acquired.
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Association between Experience of OE’s & Clusters of OE’s
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It becomes apparent that there are significant differences among employees
across the whole organization. These differences are perhaps influenced by the
number of years of experience gained by them in Mando Automotive India Limited.
The experience-based differences in their perception require the management to
evolve and adopt experience specific HR practices and policies. Since there are
significant differences in perception among different experienced group it may be
concluded that experience of the employees is a critical determinant of their
perception of HR practices. As such, experience holds relevance in perception
formation among employees.
4.6.1 HR Structure
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Table 4.62: Component Matrix of HR Structure
Component
Variables
1
Company's business strategy has link with HR .953
The policies of the company are supporting the HR department .953
Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis. a. 1 components extracted.
Source: primary data
The researcher has decided to name the underlying factors based on the
loadings of component matrix based on the high loadings pattern. The Factor is
named as Implementation of Business strategy in HR. Having completed the
component matrix of HR structure, The researcher attempted communality test for
further validation of the data so that Factor analysis and Cluster analysis can be done.
The above table provides the Factor scoring coefficients based on the equation
we have obtained the factor scores for the Factor “Implementation of Business
strategy in HR”
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Table 4.65: Total Variance of Man Power
Initial Eigenvalues Extraction Sums of Squared Loadings
Component Total % of Variance Cumulative % Total % of Variance Cumulative %
1 2.292 76.403 76.403 2.292 76.403 76.403
2 .419 13.971 90.374
3 .289 9.626 100.000
Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher retained the first factor. The
First factor captures 76.4% of the total information.
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As has been done earlier, the underlying factors based on the component
matrix with the high loadings pattern was named as “Manpower Planning and
Competencies”. Further the component score co-efficient matrix was carried out in
table 4.68
2
Eigenvalue
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Component Number
139
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher retained first two factors. The
First two factors combined captures 70.73% of the total information. Further the
Communalities of Performance Management was developed in Table 4.70
From the above table the researcher concluded that communality is high
(>0.5)for all the variables which indicates the factors are able to capture majority of
the information in the underlying variables. Now, the researcher moves to the
statistical test of Rotated Component Matrix of Performance Management in Table
4.71
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The researcher has named the underlying factors based on the rotated
component matrix depends on the high loadings pattern. The Factors naming are as
follows
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Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher retained first factor. The First
factor combined captures 66.65% of the total information. Further Communalities of
Talent Identification, Creation and Retention was analyzed in Table 4.74
2
Eigenvalue
0
1 2 3 4 5 6
Component Number
142
validate the factor the researcher apply the Component Score Coefficient Matrix of
Talent Identification, Creation and Retention in Table 4.76
2
Eigenvalue
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Component Number
143
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria, the researcher was retained first three factors.
The First three factors combined captures 74.83% of the total information. Further
Communalities of Organization Culture was discussed in Table 4.78
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Factor 1: Work culture and Compensation and Benefits
To assure the factors reliability, the researcher has used The Component Score
Coefficient Matrix of Organization Culture in Table 4.80
Component
Variables
1 2 3
There is a monthly calendar made for staff working on line .223 .037 -.251
Adherence to the calendar is + 70% .214 .034 -.218
100% employees have given at least 2 ideas after working on line -.133 .563 -.064
There is a duty manager nominated to be available on phone for C Shift on
weekly basis -.159 .578 -.010
Employee Satisfaction Survey ( ESS) or GPTW Survey is conducted in
every year .099 -.018 .365
Follow up Action is taken on GPTW Survey .162 -.026 .253
The communication meetings at plant level are held regularly -.083 -.039 .648
All employees in general (1st and 2nd shift) are covered in
communication meeting .208 -.134 .062
Annual Medical checkup is done for all .243 -.149 .025
There is doctor facility available within the plant .220 -.060 .006
Source: primary data, Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
Rotation Method: Varimax with Kaiser Normalization. Component Scores.
The above table provides the Factor scoring coefficients based on these
equations; the researcher has obtained the factor scores for the three factors namely
“Work culture and Compensation and Benefits”, “Manager Employee Relationship”
and “Employee Satisfaction Measures”.
4.6.6 Training
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Chart 4.5: Perception of Training
Scree Plot
5
Eigenvalue 1
0
1 2 3 4 5
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher has retained first factor. The
First factor captures 80.09% of the total information. Communalities of Training test
is carried out in Table 4.82
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The researcher has named the underlying factors based on the component
matrix and its high loadings pattern. The Factor is named as “Learning Management
and Follow-ups”. Further the Component Score coefficient Matrix of Training test is
applied in Table 4.84
Total Variance of Recruitment, Selection & Induction was carried out in Table
4.85
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3
Component Number
147
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher has retained first four factors.
The First four factors combined captures 77.75% of the total information. Then, the
Communalities of Recruitment, Selection & Induction test is applied in Table 4.86
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4.6.8 Record Maintenance
Total Variance of Record Maintenance is presented in Table 4.89
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3 4 5
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher has retained first two factors.
The First two factors combined captures 78.05% of the total information.
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The researcher has named the underlying factors based on the rotated
component matrix and its high loadings pattern. The Factors naming are as follows;
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Chart 4.8: Perception of Women’s Grievance Committee
Scree Plot
5
Eigenvalue
1
0
1 2 3 4 5 6
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria it has been decided to retain the first four
factors. The First four factors combined captures 65.44% of the total information.
Then the Communalities of Women’s Grievance Committee was carried and the
results are presented in Table 4.94
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The researcher has decided to name the underlying factors based on the rotated
component matrix and its high loadings pattern. The Factor is named as “Women’s
Grievance”.
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Chart 4.9: Perception of Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
Scree Plot
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3
Component Number
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The above table provides the Factor scoring coefficients. Based on this
equation the researcher has obtained the factor scores for the factor “IT Support to HR
data”.
Scree Plot
4
1
Eigenvalue
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria it has been decided to retain the first four
factors. The First four factors combined captures 70.08% of the total information.
Then, the Communalities of Audit Effectiveness was carried and the results are
presented in Table 4.102
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Table 4.102: Communalities of Audit Effectiveness
Variables Initial Extraction
Increase in the individual efficiency 1.000 .744
Conducive inter personal relationship 1.000 .836
Increase in the monetary and non monetary benefits 1.000 .675
Considerable increase in the productivity 1.000 .632
Significant quality of worklife 1.000 .785
Job security is ensured 1.000 .571
Carrier growth and opportunities are more 1.000 .700
Decreased job related problems 1.000 .754
Perfection in the ethical behaviour and organizational culture 1.000 .796
Increase in the personality development 1.000 .626
There is a significant decision making abilities 1.000 .645
Able to realize the profitability of the organization 1.000 .647
Source: primary data Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
From the above table it has been concluded that the communality is high
(>0.5) for all the variables which indicates the factors are able to capture majority of
the information in the underlying variables. Rotated Component Matrix of Audit
Effectiveness was analyzed in Table 4.103
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Further, the Component Score Coefficient Matrix of Audit Effectiveness was
carried out in Table 4.104
Factor 1: Competency and Talent Management made out of the following four
variables; a) Increase in individual efficiency, b) Increase in personality development,
c) significant decision-making abilities and d) Profitability of the Organization.
Factor.2: Career Management is drawn out of four variable which follows that,
a) Conducive interpersonal relationship, b) Increase monetary and Non-
monetary benefits, Job security and Career growth.
Factor.3: Production Management and Quality Control was named out of two
variables Considerable increase in productivity and Significant quality of work life.
Factor.4: Soft skill Management and Emotional Intelligence was coined out of
two variables are as follows; Decreased job related problems and Perfection in ethical
behavior and organization culture.
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and clustering. The factor analysis results for different HR Practices and HR Audit
Effectiveness are presented in the following tables.
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fact that they have secured the second highest ranking among all the staff.
Interestingly the staff at higher levels in the hierarchy known conventionally as expats
staff has accepted that this company is doing well in efficiently executing business
strategy by harmonizing such strategies with HR Practices in an ambiguous manner.
On the pessimistic side a few of the departments such as VD Staff, Finance Staff,
Production Engineering Staff and general staff have scored rather poorly in this
category. This can be interpreted as their dissatisfaction over the connectivity between
business strategy and HR Practices. Understandably, the lack of effective coordination
between business strategy and HR Practices could very well accept the functioning of
these departments and fulfillment of objectives and goals of these department and
organization in a prompt and efficient manner. The organization may do well by
focusing on those departments where perception of employees is negative concerning
this HR Practices.
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of work expectations and goals, exchange performance feedback like KRA sheets,
Annual appraisal forms, refresher training, mid-term review and job descriptions.
General staff have secured the second highest rank. It shows that the general staff also
accepted the views of the HR staff of Mando. The Expats staff also confirm this fact
by claiming third place. QC Staff, Production Engineering and PD Staff are
dissatisfied of Appraisal Process Leveraging to Learning Management and change
management of Mando Ltd. The dissatisfied staff are dealing with Production, Quality
and Development. The company needs to pay attention to modify the appraisal
process so that the present appraisal system more objective reliable and free of harsh
criticisms. This is a prerequisite for improving the performance of these departments
showing low marks.
The Expats staff secured high level ranking. The top level managers agree that
there is a smooth Flow of Appraisal Processes in Mando Automotive India Ltd. In
line with the Expats, the HR staff have scored the second highest ranking. It is a clear
evidence that the flow of appraisal processes of Mando is well designed and followed.
This fact is also confirmed by the IT staff. In contrast the Marketing staff, PD and
General staff are not happy with the Flow of Appraisal Processes. They may be
expecting their management to enhance the quality of refresher training, job analysis,
etc.
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6. Work culture, Compensation, and Benefits (WCB)
The Expat staff are highly appreciated for Work Culture, Compensation, and
Benefits of Mando India Ltd. Work culture provides the employees with a clear
understanding of the way things are done. Expats of Mando perceived that the
subjective influence of the formal system, the informal, style of managers and other
significant organizational culture factors of the people will lead the organization to a
higher level. The HR and VD staff appreciate the practices of organizational culture
of Mando. SQA, Maintenance, Marketing are not comfortable with the work culture
and compensation practices of Mando company. The dissatisfaction over economic
factors like compensation will have an adverse effect on the performance and
productivity of these departments. It may be noted here that the poor rating may not
necessarily mean a poor performance by these departments; rather, it only means
relatively lesser performance by these departments; compared to other institutions it
may be a creditable performance.
IT, Marketing, Expats staff are highly satisfied with the employee satisfaction
measures. In contrast SC&L, QC & PPC – Employee satisfaction level is poor. The
employer satisfaction measures which is indeed an outcome of assorted HR practices
is crucial to the survival and growth of any organization of any size and nature. In the
case of Mando the outlook of employees in certain core departments towards
employer satisfaction measures are not very satisfactory. Though there may not be
any looming threat in the short term, the organization ought to be careful in arresting
the negative perception if any among the employees as it may have implications for
the organization in the long run.
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9. Learning Management and Follow-ups (LMF)
IT, General, HR staff have high regard about the policies and practices of
Recruitment and Mentoring. However, Production Engineering, VD, PD staff are not
highly satisfied with the policies of Recruitment and Mentoring. It may indicate the
disinterest of the employees to work in the specific department of the company.
VD, Finance, General staff are highly satisfied with the Record Maintenance.
SC&L, IT & SQA staff have pessimistic opinion over the Record Maintenance policy
of the company.
IT, VD, General staff strongly accept the IT department constantly supports
the HR department. SC&L, Production Engineering, SQA staff are not aware of IT
support to HR data. It has almost become a common phenomena in large
organizations to have high quality HRIS to support HR data transactions. As far as
management concern IT, VD and general staff are highly appreciate of the IT
environment created and supported by management for the HR management.
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However, certain departments like SC&L, PE and SQA are either unaware of IT
support of HR data or unimpressed by the IT measures of the management for
fostering HR activities.
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Table 4.108: Factor Score: Rankings of All Plants on Each Factors
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departments which performed less than their expectation acquire a positive image of
Competency & Talent Management through their experience.
2. Career Management
In career management, the Expat staff have scored highly which indicate that
there is a conducive interpersonal relationship among the employees, there is job
security, increase of monetary benefits and Career growth & opportunities constitute
career management. The SQA and General staff also positively perceived that there is
proper career management in Mando. The IT, Production Engineering and VD staff
are not very pleased towards the policies of career management. The company has to
pay attention to improving the factors affecting career management specially for the
departments with high negative perception.
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4.6.14 Cluster Analysis of Observations:HR Audit Effectiveness Factors
Competency and Talent Management, Career Management, Production
Management and Quality Control and Soft skill Management and Emotional
Intelligence are the four factors of HR Audit effectiveness. The Squared Euclidean
Distance, Average Linkage - Amalgamation Steps are analyzed in the following
tables.
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Table 4.111: Cluster Centroids
Cluster Cluster Cluster Cluster Grand
Variable Cluster 1
2 3 4 5 centroid
Competency and
0.055215 0.33107 -0.92119 -0.01696 0.80047 0.115878
Talent Management
Career Management 0.364807 0.455701 -0.7409 0.14053 -2.0752 -0.09782
Production and
0.075236 -0.63556 1.47925 0.536745 0.01308 0.163996
Quality control
Soft Skill and
Emotional 0.423224 -0.99806 -0.47881 -0.6142 0.86967 -0.00277
Management
Source: primary data
To justify the HR Audit Effectiveness, the distances between cluster centroids
are applied in the below table.
32.68
Similarity
55.12
77.56
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Cluster 1: Experts Staff, HR Staff, PD Staff, QC Staff, SC&L Staff, SQA Staff
Cluster 2: Finances Staff, General Staff
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Cluster 3: IT Staff
Cluster 4: PPC Staff, Marketing Staff, Maintenance Staff
Cluster 5: Production Engineer Staff, VD Staff
The results of a above tables is summarized in the following table.
Table 4.113: Staff Cluster Details (HR Audit Effectiveness)
Cluster 1 High performance in Career Management and Soft skill
Management and Moderate performance in competency and
production management
Cluster 2 Excellent in Career Management, High in competency and poor in
production management and quality
Cluster 3 Excellent in production management and quality and moderate in
soft skills, low in career management and very poor in competency
management
Cluster 4 High Performance in Production management, moderate in career
management and low in competency and talent management
Cluster 5 Excellent in competency management and Soft skill, Low in
production and poor in management
4.6.15 Cluster Analysis of Observations: HR Audit Practices
In this section, HR Audit practices are analyzed through the cluster analyses.
The Squared Euclidean Distance, Average Linkage - Amalgamation Steps are
analyzed in the following tables.
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Table 4.115: Final Partition - Number of clusters: 5
Cluster Number of Within cluster Average Maximum Distance
Observations sum of squares Distance from from Centroid
centroid
Cluster1 2 0.66954 0.57859 0.57859
Cluster2 5 5.33735 1.0178 1.20677
Cluster3 1 0 0 0
Cluster4 2 0.92232 0.67909 0.67909
Cluster5 4 3.22449 0.88372 1.06367
Source: primary data
To find the HR Audit Practices the cluster centroids test is presented in the
table below
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Chart 4.12: Dendrogram
27.10
Similarity
51.40
75.70
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Cluster 2: Finances Staff, General Staff, PPC Staff, Production Engg Staff,
VD Staff
Cluster 3: IT Staff
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Cluster 3 Excellent in employee satisfaction measures, manpower planning.
High performance of implementation of business strategy. Moderate
in flow of appraisal, Execution of Human capital, learning
management, IT support. Low in appraisal process, work culture,
manager employer relationship, and Documentation. Poor in Record
maintenance.
Cluster 4 Excellent in Employee satisfaction, Moderate implementation of
Business strategy, Record maintenance. Low in appraisal process,
learning management, Recruitment, Women’s Grievance, manager
employer relationship and IT support. Poor in Manpower planning,
flow of appraisal, execution of human capital, work culture and
Documentation.
Cluster 5 Moderate implementation of Business strategy and rest of the HR
Practices are poor.
4.7 OE’s HR Audit Perception
4.7.1 Recruitment
The results of Total Variance of Recruitment of OEs are presented in the
Table 4.119
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Chart 4.13: Perception of Recruitment of OEs
Scree Plot
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3 4
Component Number
The communality is high for most of the variables that indicates the factors are
able to capture the majority of the information in the underlying variables.
The researcher has named the underlying factors based on the rotated
component matrix and its high loadings pattern. The Factor is named as “Recruitment
Policies”. Thus, to verify the factor the Component Score Coefficient Matrix of
Recruitment of OEs are tested in table 4.122
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Table 4.122: Component Score Coefficient Matrix of Recruitment of OEs
Component
Variables
1
The initial IQ test is being conducted before selecting the candidate .378
Recruitment team includes at least one Manages ( Production/HR ) and ex-
student from same region / institute .283
Feedback is taken from the new joinee in regular intervals .336
Feedback is taken from supervisor about new joinee after 3-4 weeks .363
Source: primary data. Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
Rotation Method: Varimax with Kaiser Normalization. Component Scores.
The above table provides the factor scoring coefficients based on this equation
the researcher has obtained the factor scores for the factor “Recruitment Policies”.
4.7.2 Induction
The Total Variance of Induction of OEs are analyzed in table 4.123
Scree Plot
5
2
Eigenvalue
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher has retained first four factors.
The First four factors combined captures 52.86% of the total information.
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Table 4.124: Communalities of Induction of OEs
Variables Initial Extraction
Induction training is conducted by Anand U certified PTT 1.000 .670
Joining of fresh recruits is done on fixed days in a month 1.000 .534
Detailed training modules are available 1.000 .483
The welcome address is given by Plant Head 1.000 .523
Buddy system in the plant is as per Guidelines from Corporate HR 1.000 .570
New joinees have undergone induction training before being employed on M/C 1.000 .437
Welcome Party, City Dharsan and and Quiz competition are for new joinees
within 3 months of their joining 1.000 .595
Apprentices/ trainees are not put for night training within 2 months of joining 1.000 .417
Source: primary data.
Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
The communality is high for most of the variables which indicates the factors
are able to capture majority of the information in the underlying variables. In order to
verify the factor Component Matrix Induction of OEs are analyzed in Table 4.125
The researcher has named the underlying factors based on the rotated
component matrix and its high loadings pattern. The Factor is named as “Induction
follow-ups”. The Component Score Coefficient Matrix of Induction of OEs are
analyzed in table 4.126
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Table 4.126: Component Score Coefficient Matrix of Induction of OEs
Component
Variables
1
Induction training is conducted by Anand U certified PTT .194
Joining of fresh recruits is done on fixed days in a month .173
Detailed training modules are available .164
The welcome address is given by Plant Head .171
Buddy system in the plant is as per Guidelines from Corporate HR .179
New joinees have undergone induction training before being employed on M/C .156
Welcome Party, City Dharsan and and Quiz competition are for new joinees
within 3 months of their joining .182
Apprentices/ trainees are not put for night training within 2 months of joining .153
Source: primary data. Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
Rotation Method: Varimax with Kaiser Normalization. Component Scores.
The above table provides the Factor scoring coefficients. Based on this
equation the researcher has obtained the factor scores for the factor “Induction follow-
ups”.
4.7.3 Training
The Total Variance of Training of OEs are presented below in table 4.127
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3 4 5
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria it has been retained first four factors. The
First four factors combined captures 50.6% of the total information. Thus, the results
of the Communalities of Training of OEs are presented in table 4.128
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Table 4.128: Communalities of Training of OEs
Variables Initial Extraction
40 hours of training per year is attended all the employees 1.000 .691
Criteria for selection as cell IDs/ TL has been laid down & known to all 1.000 .578
HR identifies conversion trainings for the ATMAC qualified Oes 1.000 .536
All the cell leaders / supervisors have been trained in STAR program 1.000 .581
Training history record is not available for employees 1.000 .145
Source: primary data. Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
The communality is high (>0.5) for all the variables which indicates the
factors are able to capture majority of the information in the underlying variables. The
Component Matrix of Training of OEs are analyzed below table 4.129
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4.7.4 Appraisal / Retention
The total Variance of Appraisal / Retention of OEs has been analyzedbelow
table 4.131
2
Eigenvalue
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher has retained first two factors.
The First two factors combined captures 62.86% of the total information. The
Communalities of Appraisal / Retention of OEs are mentioned in the table below
4.132
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The communality is high (>0.5) for all the variables which indicates the
factors are able to capture majority of the information in the underlying variables. The
Rotated Component Matrix of Appraisal / Retention of OEs has been analyzed in the
table 4.133
Variables Component
1 2
HR have records of Mobile no./ address .380 .674
The increment letters .747 .410
Summary of exit interviews .298 .722
There is evidence .685 .266
All Absconding cases .330 .706
OE attrition .770 .284
Retention of apprentices / trainees .033 .817
There is a structured process .750 .085
allowance & special allowance .380 .689
Service Award .757 .318
Source: primary data.Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
Rotation Method: Varimax with Kaiser Normalization.a. Rotationonverged in 3 iterations.
The researcher has named the underlying factors based on the rotated
component matrix based on the high loadings pattern. The Factors naming are as
follows;
Variables Component
1 2
HR have records of Mobile no./ address -.033 .243
The increment letters .248 -.029
Summary of exit interviews -.093 .298
There is evidence .265 -.087
All Absconding cases -.071 .279
OE attrition .303 -.106
Retention of apprentices / trainees -.263 .441
There is a structured process .361 -.210
allowance & special allowance -.038 .251
Service Award .285 -.083
Source: primary data. Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
Rotation Method: Varimax with Kaiser Normalization. Component Scores.
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The above table provides the Factor scoring coefficients. Based on these
equations the researcher has obtained the factor scores for the four factors namely
“Appraisal Procedures” and “Appraisal Followups”.
4.7.5 Recognition
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3 4 5
Component Number
4.7.6 Infrastructure
The Total Variance of Infrastructure of OEs are analyzed in table 4.139
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Chart 4.18: Perception of Infrastructure of OEs
Scree Plot
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher retained first four factors. The
First four factors combined captures 69.87% of the total information. The
Communalities of Infrastructure of OEs are discussed in table 4.140
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The researcher has named the underlying factors based on the rotated
component matrix based on the high loadings pattern. The Factors naming are as
follows
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Chart 4.19: Perception of MRF Forum of OEs
Scree Plot
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher has retained first four factors.
The First four factors combined captures 64.02% of the total information. The
Communalities of MRF Forum of OEs are analyzed in table 4.144
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The above table provides the Factor scoring coefficients. Based on this
equation we have obtained the factor scores for the factor “MRF”.
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3 4 5 6
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher retained first four factors. The
First four factors combined captures 57.58% of the total information. The
Communalities of Women’s Grievance Committee of OEs are analyzed below table
4.148
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The communality is high (>0.5)for all the variables which indicates the factors
are able to capture majority of the information in the underlying variables. The
Component Matrix of Women’s Grievance Committee of OEs are analyzed in table
4.149
The Total Variance of Audit Effectiveness of OEs are analyzed in table 4.151
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Table 4.151: Total Variance of Audit Effectiveness of OEs
Initial Eigenvalues Extraction Sums of Squared Loadings Rotation Sums of Squared Loadings
Component Total % of Variance Cumulative % Total % of Variance Cumulative % Total % of Variance Cumulative %
1 2.317 19.312 19.312 2.317 19.312 19.312 1.988 16.564 16.564
2 2.027 16.893 36.206 2.027 16.893 36.206 1.811 15.091 31.655
3 1.608 13.401 49.607 1.608 13.401 49.607 1.726 14.384 46.038
4 1.139 9.493 59.100 1.139 9.493 59.100 1.567 13.062 59.100
5 .945 7.876 66.976
6 .808 6.731 73.706
7 .672 5.600 79.306
8 .613 5.110 84.416
9 .589 4.906 89.323
10 .507 4.225 93.548
11 .465 3.878 97.425
12 .309 2.575 100.000
Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
2.0
1.5
1.0
Eigenvalue
.5
0.0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Component Number
Based on Eigen value>1 criteria the researcher has retained first four factors.
The First four factors combined captures 59.01% of the total information. The
Communalities of Audit Effectiveness of OEs are analyzed table 4.152
The communality is high (>0.5) for most of the variables which indicates the
factors are able to capture majority of the information in the underlying variables. The
Rotated Component Matrix of Audit Effectiveness of OEs are analyzed in table 4.153
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Table 4.153: Rotated Component Matrix of Audit Effectiveness of OEs
Component
Variables
1 2 3 4
Increase in the individual efficiency .115 .852 -.069 .081
Conducive inter personal relationship -.417 .351 .232 .552
Increase in the monetary and non monetary benefits .620 .493 .272 -.107
Considerable increase in the productivity -.046 .025 .799 .016
Significant quality of worklife -.067 .689 -.173 -.056
Job security is ensured -.406 .031 -.107 .410
Carrier growth and opportunities are more .706 -.074 -.171 -.074
Decreased job related problems .155 -.351 .505 .253
Perfection in the ethical behaviour and organizational culture .296 .197 -.557 .488
Increase in the personality development -.158 -.109 .096 .727
There is a significant decision making abilities .739 .040 .073 -.046
Able to realize the profitability of the organization .251 -.249 .551 .483
Source: primary data. Extraction Method: Principal Component Analysis.
Rotation Method: Varimax with Kaiser Normalization. a. Rotation converged in 29 iterations.
The researcher named the underlying factors based on the rotated component
matrix based on the high loadings pattern. The Factors naming are as follows;
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4.7.10 Factor Analyses for OEs HR Audit Practices of Mando
The preceding section have made it amply clear that the data pertaining to HR
Practices of OEs are free from any obvious defect and do not suffer from multi
collinearities. This has enabled the researcher to apply the pinnacle statistical test of
factor analysis and clustering. The factor analysis results for different HR Practices of
OEs and OEs HR Audit Effectiveness are presented in the following tables.
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1. Recruitment Policies (RP)
MSG department have obtained higher scores. They are highly satisfied with
the recruitment policies of Mando. Departments like SHOX and IVA also ranked
second and third highest rankings. It is a clear sign that the recruitment policies are
concerned with identifying the range of applicants for appropriate perspective
employee for an organization. The MBA,CCA and DBA departments have good
number of OEs compared with other departments have secured very low rankings.
These departments have negative opinion about the recruitment policies of Mando.
The result urges the organization to modify the recruitment practices that will attract
the OEs to find the better placements.
In the area of Induction follow ups the MSG departments have secured high
scores. This leads the OEs belonging to MSG department to have better understanding
about induction follow up with the mind of the company. The SHOX and WCA
departments also firmly confirm that the induction training programs, Training
modules and the other follow up actions which are carried out by the company, satisfy
the good number of OEs. The DBA, DBA, CCA & CCM departments have expressed
their negative opinion towards induction follow up practices. The half portion of
employees are not fully satisfied the induction follow up programs. These
departments may require the special attention of the management.
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4. Appraisal Process (AP)
In line with the training programs the WCA department has scored high level
ranks in appraisal process. The WCA departments strongly believed that there is a
significant and transforming measure by practicing appraisal process which developed
the personal efficiency and organization productivity. The MSG, and SHOX
department having good number of employees also happy with the OEs appraisal
process. On the contrary, the senior, CCM and DBA departments have obtained
poorest rankings of appraisal process. This result is not pleasing because the senior
OEs are not in favor of the policies and practices of appraisal process.
Every company has to undergo appraisal follow ups programs for better
development and to meet the internal and external current challenges forced by
competing factors. The MSG departments have secured highest ranking and it shows
that the appraisal follow-ups would satisfy the emerging interest of the OEs. The
MCM and senior OEs are pleased by the appraisal follow up programs. Rather the
remarkable departments like MBA,MCA and IVA departments have developed
negative perception towards appraisal follow ups which can create chaos among the
employees growth and organization growth.
6. Recognition (R)
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8. Add-on Facilities (AF)
In this field the MSG, MBA & senior OEs have secured highest rankings
whereas IBA,WCA and SHOX department OEs expects more add on facilities from
Mando.
Since OEs are working with machines, there is a high necessity for
strengthening security measures regularly in the shop floor. It is highly accepted by
the IBA,MBA,MCA departments whereas the senior WCA and MSG departments felt
that the security measures provided by the company is not applicable to their
expectations. This can disturb the smooth running of the organization.
WCA departments have attained the highest ranking about MRF. The
communicative aspects have powerful impact in the life of the OEs as well as in the
organization. The positive opinion is confirmed by SHOX and MSG departments,.
But DBA, senior and CCA are highly dissatisfied about the functions of MRF.
11. WGC
SHOX, MSG and IBA departments have secured high rankings of WGC. The
majority of the women OEs come under this department. Of course, this result shows
that there is a continuous effort made by WGC for the women empowerment in
Mando. In contrast, MBA, Senior and CCA departments are not pleased with the
functioning of WGC.
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Table 4.157: Factor Scores - OEs
GROUP Career Quality of Production Personal
Management Work life Management Development
OE CCA -0.08492 0.0661 -0.05546 -0.00902
OE CCM 0.04788 -0.28336 -0.3409 0.03092
OE CHM -0.16614 0.05042 -0.05801 0.25368
OE DBA -0.17028 0.30116 0.02334 -0.05026
OE IVA 0.3626 0.12341 0.43798 -0.49424
OE MBA 0.36989 0.03699 0.20194 -0.23499
OE MCA -0.07881 -0.15596 0.07798 0.15053
OE MCM 0.04067 0.10552 -0.02911 -0.21959
OE MSG 0.44656 0.4755 -0.10298 -0.59766
OE SHOX -0.10652 0.02973 0.05476 0.17901
OE Senior 0.35289 -1.08133 -0.19687 0.02282
OE WCA 0.08491 -0.55383 0.15667 -0.4207
Source: primary data.
Table 4.158: Factor Score: Rankings Of OEs On Each Factors Separately
GROUP Career Quality of Production Personal
Management Work life Management Development
OE CCA 9 5 8 6
OE CCM 6 10 12 4
OE CHM 11 6 9 1
OE DBA 12 2 6 7
OE IVA 3 3 1 11
OE MBA 2 7 2 9
OE MCA 8 9 4 3
OE MCM 7 4 7 8
OE MSG 1 1 10 12
OE SHOX 10 8 5 2
OE Senior 4 12 11 5
OE WCA 5 11 3 10
Source: primary data.
It is apparent from the above-mentioned table that the different departments
have fared differently in their scorings pertaining to the four factors.
1. Career Management
In the field of Career Management the MSG departments have scored high
ranks followed by MBA and IVA department. The MSG,IVA and MBA department
make up half of the OE employees in the company. They believe that there is career
growth and development opportunities are more. They also strongly accept that there
is continuous assurance of job security and increase in monetary and non-monetary
benefits. The departments like DBA, WCA and CCM have scored poor rankings. It
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shows their slight dissatisfaction over career management policies of the company as
compared to other departments.
3. Production Management
IVA, MBA and WCA departments have scored highly on this factor, it is
obvious that the OEs contribution is more in the field of Production Management.
That outcome of production management is most by through the hard work of the OEs
is an undeniable fact in this company. This may be the reason why there are fewer job
related problems among OEs. The CCM, Senior and MSG departments are not
favourly disposed towards production management policies of the company and this
is borne out by their low rankings.
4. Personal Development
The CHM, SHOX and MCA departments have rated this factor highly in their
assessment. These departments generally consist of a higher number of OEs than staff
and they admit that there is rapid personal development after joining this company.
They are proud of working in this company and also feel that their individual
efficiency is developed; they also feel that there is a good scope in ethical behavior
and chance for learning decision making abilities. In contrast, the MSG, IVA and
WCA departments have a predominantly negative opinion towards personal
development initiatives of Mando.
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Table 4.159: Euclidean Distance, Average Linkage: Amalgamation Steps
Step Number Similarity Distance Clusters New Number of
of Level Level Joined Cluster Observations in
Clusters New Cluster
1 11 86.6522 0.33272 3 7 3 2
2 10 78.4006 0.53841 1 2 1 2
3 9 77.076 0.57143 10 12 10 2
4 8 76.2179 0.59282 1 4 1 3
5 7 73.7406 0.65457 3 8 3 3
6 6 71.3348 0.71454 9 10 9 3
7 5 71.1582 0.71895 1 3 1 6
8 4 49.457 1.2599 1 6 1 7
9 3 43.0355 1.41996 1 5 1 8
10 2 38.4901 1.53327 1 9 1 11
11 1 27.039 1.81871 1 11 1 12
Source: primary data.
To attain the value of clusters the final partition cluster step was analyzed in
the following table.
Table 4.160: Final Partition: Number of clusters: 5
Cluster Number of Within cluster Average Distance Maximum Distance
Observations sum of squares from centroid from Centroid
Cluster1 6 1.13553 0.424412 0.559537
Cluster2 1 0 0 0
Cluster3 1 0 0 0
Cluster4 3 0.45801 0.383243 0.443275
Cluster5 1 0 0 0
Source: primary data.
To find the OEs HR Audit factors the cluster centroids test is presented in the
table below
Table 4.161: Cluster Centroids
Variable Cluster1 Cluster2 Cluster3 Cluster4 Cluster5 Grand centroid
RP -0.02394 0.27684 -0.26629 0.37583 -0.11877 0.072968
IF -0.15828 0.06962 0.24225 0.378707 -0.08081 0.03479
TP -0.10539 -0.14086 0.01183 0.40211 -0.20983 0.019594
AP -0.09768 0.18829 0.02208 0.3625 -1.08307 -0.03094
AF 0.059902 -0.07829 -0.67474 0.323217 0.51272 0.090729
R -0.11225 0.15004 -0.12977 0.45415 -0.37953 0.027477
BAR 0.041647 0.52765 -0.42035 0.16198 -0.60872 0.019533
AF -0.03146 -0.55336 0.23614 0.143763 0.20973 0.011255
SM -0.04794 0.81042 0.29137 -0.15235 -0.43938 -0.00686
MRF -0.1283 0.21048 -0.09107 0.501543 -0.22069 0.052798
WGC -0.01118 0.18794 -0.48507 0.321117 -0.21469 0.032036
Source: primary data.
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To justify the OEs HR Audit factors, the distances between cluster centroids
are applied in the table 4.162.
27.04
51.36
Similarity
75.68
100.00
A M A M CA CM BA A SG X CA or
CC CC DB CH M M M E
IV M HO W e ni
E E S
O OE O OE OE OE OE O OE OE OE E
S
O
Observations
Cluster Membership
Cluster 2: OE IVA
Cluster 3: OE MBA
Cluster 5: OE Senior
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Table 4.163: OEs Cluster Details of HR Audit Practices
Cluster Moderate of appraisal follow ups and basic accommodation
1 requirements. all other performance of OEs HR practices are poor.
Cluster High performance in safety measures, moderate in recruitment
2 policies, basic accommodation and MRF. Low performance of
induction, appraisal procedures and WGC. Poor performance in
training, appraisal follow ups and add-on facilities
Cluster Moderate performance in induction follow ups, low performance in
3 training programs, appraisal procedures, add-on facilities and
security measures. Poor performance in recruitment policies,
appraisal follow ups, basic accommodation, recognition, MRF and
WGC.
Cluster Moderate performance in recruitment policies, induction follow ups,
4 training programs, appraisal procedures, appraisal follow ups,
recognition, MRF and WGC. Low performance in basic
accommodation and add-on facilities and poor performance in
security measures.
Cluster Moderate in appraisal follow ups, low performance in addon
5 facilities and poor performance in recruitment policies, induction
follow ups, training programs, appraisal procedures, recognition,
basic accommodation, security measures, MRF and WGC.
4.7.13 Cluster Analysis of Observations: Career Management, Quality
of Work life, Production Management and personal Development
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To attain the value of clusters the final partition cluster step was analyzed in
the following table.
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Chart 4.23: Dendrogram
37.09
58.06
Similarity
79.03
100.00
A
CM
A M OX CA M A BA SG or CA
CC DB CH CC IV ni
E M E SH M E M M e W
O OE O OE OE OE OE O OE OE E
S
OE
O
Observations
Cluster Membership
Cluster 3: OE Senior
Cluster 4: OE WCA
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Automotive India Limited. Specifically speaking the staff consistently perceives the
HR policies and practices in a more positive manner than the OE’s of this company.
The perceptual differences may have been caused by different nature of job and work
practices performed by these two distinct groups. It may thus be inferred that the
second hypothesis namely employee perception of HR practices differ significantly
between staff and OE categories in Mando Automotive India Limited stands good and
proved.
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Table 4.171: Multiple Comparisons of Dependent Variable – Effectiveness (Post
Hoc Tests)
LSD
Mean
Difference 95% Confidence Interval
(I) Region (J) Region (I-J) Std. Error Sig. Lower Bound Upper Bound
East North -.4290100 * .19061196 .026 -.8049357 -.0530843
Northeast .3052639 .31126803 .328 -.3086201 .9191480
South -.2811959 .16166077 .084 -.6000239 .0376321
West -.4534107 .24607899 .067 -.9387287 .0319072
North East .4290100 * .19061196 .026 .0530843 .8049357
Northeast .7342739 * .29116458 .012 .1600380 1.3085099
South .1478141 .11841973 .213 -.0857338 .3813619
West -.0244008 .22009974 .912 -.4584823 .4096808
Northeast East -.3052639 .31126803 .328 -.9191480 .3086201
North -.7342739 * .29116458 .012 -1.3085099 -.1600380
South -.5864599 * .27308991 .033 -1.1250489 -.0478708
West -.7586747 * .33014960 .023 -1.4097971 -.1075523
South East .2811959 .16166077 .084 -.0376321 .6000239
North -.1478141 .11841973 .213 -.3813619 .0857338
Northeast .5864599 * .27308991 .033 .0478708 1.1250489
West -.1722148 .19556375 .380 -.5579064 .2134768
West East .4534107 .24607899 .067 -.0319072 .9387287
North .0244008 .22009974 .912 -.4096808 .4584823
Northeast .7586747 * .33014960 .023 .1075523 1.4097971
South .1722148 .19556375 .380 -.2134768 .5579064
*. The mean difference is significant at the .05 level.
Source: primary data.
Chart 4.24: Means Plots
.4
.2
0.0
Mean of Effectiveness Score
-.2
-.4
-.6
-.8
East North Northeast South West
Region
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employees have significantly lower effectiveness score when compared to North
region employees.
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There is a significant difference in Effectiveness score between the regions.
The difference is significant at 5% level. The Multiple Comparisons (Post Hoc Tests)
test is carried out in Table 4.174
Mean
Difference 95% Confidence Interval
(I) Region (J) Region (I-J) Std. Error Sig. Lower Bound Upper Bound
East North .0311 .10236 .761 -.1700 .2323
Northeast .1869 .11949 .118 -.0479 .4218
South .1989 * .08692 .023 .0281 .3698
West .1402 .11020 .204 -.0764 .3568
North East -.0311 .10236 .761 -.2323 .1700
Northeast .1558 .10786 .149 -.0562 .3678
South .1678 * .07008 .017 .0301 .3055
West .1091 .09747 .264 -.0825 .3006
Northeast East -.1869 .11949 .118 -.4218 .0479
North -.1558 .10786 .149 -.3678 .0562
South .0120 .09334 .898 -.1714 .1955
West -.0467 .11533 .685 -.2734 .1799
South East -.1989 * .08692 .023 -.3698 -.0281
North -.1678 * .07008 .017 -.3055 -.0301
Northeast -.0120 .09334 .898 -.1955 .1714
West -.0588 .08110 .469 -.2181 .1006
West East -.1402 .11020 .204 -.3568 .0764
North -.1091 .09747 .264 -.3006 .0825
Northeast .0467 .11533 .685 -.1799 .2734
South .0588 .08110 .469 -.1006 .2181
*. The mean difference is significant at the .05 level.
.1
Mean of Efficiency Score
0.0
-.1
East North Northeast South West
Region
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There is significant difference in effectiveness score between East and South
the difference is significant at 5%level, Southern region employees have significantly
lower effectiveness score when compared to East region employees.
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Table 4.177: Model Summary of Staff
Effectiveness Percentage
Observed .00 1.00 Correct
Step 1 Effectiveness .00 49 3 94.2
1.00 10 138 93.2
Overall Percentage 93.5
a. The cut value is .500
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Audit Effectiveness. Increase in Flow of Appraisal Processes increases the
Effectiveness of Audit process significantly.
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Table 4.181: Dependent Variable Encoding of OEs
Original Value Internal Value
.00 0
1.00 1
Effectiveness Percentage
Observed .00 1.00 Correct
Step 1 Effectiveness .00 102 5 95.3
1.00 2 343 99.4
Overall Percentage 98.5
a. The cut value is .500
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Effectiveness. Increase in Recruitment policy increases the Effectiveness of Audit
process significantly.
The above statistical analysis clearly indicates that the HR audit practices
significantly influence the effectiveness of HR policies and practices of Mando
Automotive India Limited. In other words, HR audit is a sure way of enhancing the
efficiency of HR practices in a qualitative manner. Generally the organization
members comprising staff and OEs concerned with a view that the HR audit is an
useful exercise in enhancing the quality of HR practices. In other words it may be said
that organizational members do not consider HR audit as an exercise in futility as they
are aware of the existence of HR audit system and practices of Mando. By extension
of these factors, it may be inferred that the hypothesis that organizational members
tend to view HR audit as an exercise in futility due to its obscurity and qualitative
nature does not hold good and is thus rejected.
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4.12 Corporate Initiatives to Popularize the Uses and Viability of HR
audit Practices are Grossly Inadequate and Unpersuasive
Though the research studies on HR auditing are few and far in between even at
the global arena, the few studies conducted hitherto reveal the growing importance of
HR audit practices for the companies. These studies have clearly proved the utility
value of HR audits in enhancing the quality and efficacy of the HR practices of
organizations both from the individual and organizational perspectives. In case of
India, Mando is one of the leading companies practicing HR audit in an optimal and
cost-effective manner. The number of coveted rewards and honors bestowed on this
company vouch for its sagacity in the usage of HR auditing for shaping and reshaping
its HR policies. However, most other companies in India are simply ignorant about
the role, relevance and even existence of HR audits, leave alone the implementation
of HR audits. This may present a bleak picture of the HR audit practices but this
practice is fast catching up at least in transnational companies. As far as India is
concerned, it is true that corporate initiatives to popularize the uses and viability of
HR audit practices are grossly inadequate and unpersuasive. It may thus be concluded
based on the empirical studies conducted on HR audit in different parts of the world
and the researcher’s own experience that the hypothesis that corporate initiatives to
popularize the uses and viability of HR audit practices are grossly inadequate and
unpersuasive holds partially true.
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