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سانوں ایہو اختلاف

سانوں ایہو اختلاف
گل کریے مڈھوں صاف
جنھاں سیف ملوک نوں پایا
اوہ پریاں وچ کوہ قاف
قول دے پکے خوش اخلاق
ایہو مرداں دے اوصاف
اسیں گناہیں پاپی بندے
ربا سانوں رکھیں معاف
حاکم یار نوں ملن نہ دیندے
ویکھو کیڈے بے انصاف

Social Capital’s Impact on Civic Engagement: An Empirical Study on Pakistani Youth

The aim of this research is to assess the impact of social capital on civic engagement. The quantitative method was applied to measure impact of independent variables on dependent variable. The survey instrument was applied to collected data from undergraduate student of four general Universities of Pakistan. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach was applied to measure impact of bridging, bonding social capital and trust on civic engagement. Results indicate that bonding social capital and trust have strong association with civic engagement, however, association between bridging social capital and civic engagement was found insignificant. The analyses indicate that it is a basic requirement to bring immediately policy reforms in context of youth development and create more opportunities for youth to engage in the social and structural development of society.

Factors Affecting Talent Management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Suggesting Organizational Response

Purpose – This study was conducted to identify factors affecting talent management in the context of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan their causal relationship. The study expected to facilitate policymakers and human resource managers to formulate and implement exclusive talent management strategies, in order to attract and engage talented individuals for sustainable competitive advantage. Research methodology – The study was correlational and descriptive (quantitative) in nature. The population comprised, students and Heads of Department (HoD) of medical and engineering universities charted by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a province of Pakistan and overseas Pakistani medical doctors/engineers. Total 845 questionnaires were distributed, 376 amongst students, 71 in HoD’s and 398 amongst overseas doctors/engineers. Total 670 questionnaires were received, 351 from students, 68 from HoDs and 251 from doctors/engineers. The data was analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software. The analysis comprised Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Factors Analysis and Confirmatory Factors Analysis with Structural Equation Modelling. Research findings – Study found seven factors affecting talent management in the context of KPK, Pakistan. The most significant positive predictor was found workplace environment. However, recruitment and selection, technological advancement and talent demand & supply were also found significant positive predictors of talent management.Practical implications – This study provides systematic management process for employees’ management starting from fair and quick recruitment & selection process, provision of conducive working environment, appropriate development opportunities and remuneration & reward system. This study also provides starting point to researchers in the context of talent management. Policy level implications – To revamp education system, educational institutes launch career counseling services, ensure equal employment opportunities, also discourage discrimination of local v/s foreign qualification, encourage local and foreign investors, overcome issues such as, energy crises, unemployment, poor law and order situation, justice denied or delayed, poverty (lack of food, shelter), favoritism, broken family bonds and breakdown of civic facilities. Originality/value – The research identified factors affecting in the context of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan based on data collected through survey questionnaire. The findings of research study are strategically important for organizations to attract, develop, engage and beneficially utilize the talent for sustainable competitive advantage. This study provides reference for future research studies on talent management, specifically those aims to investigate the formulation and implementation of talent management strategies.
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