Human Resource Management Practices of Banking Sector in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Sonali Bank Limited

Abstract

Human Resource Management (HRM) decisions are likely to have an important and unique influence on organizational performance. Our hope is that this research on “Human Resource Management Practices of Banking Sector in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Sonali Bank Limited” is the most important addition to the practical application of theoretical knowledge and experience on HRM and this will help advance research on between HRM and Organizational performance and Research Course of the team. This is really a delightful experience with amazing and fascinating findings through dependable people around, who have given necessary guidelines and advices during research, learning what determines a good employer, the team remains ever grateful to them, who have helped to write up this exposition. We have been immensely benefited from our faculty for his valuable guidance in the process of understanding and preparing this report. Without his highly active support, continuous encouragement, and constructive criticism, probably it would not be possible to write an informative and objective report. The core objective of the thesis report is to fulfill the requirement of the EMBA program. A student has to prepare Thesis report at the end of the EMBA program but the main objective of the report is to get the hands on experience of the real world organization. The Thesis was completed with the objective of getting practical knowledge in the Human Resource Management Practices of Banking Sector in Bangladesh especially at Sonali Bank Limited. The first responsibility I was assigned on this thesis report to assist me of my practical experience in Sonali Bank Limited. As a permanent employee, I realized that I was successful to gather a lot of significant learning experiences through this research which would be helpful in my future career. The HR department of Sonali Bank Limited offered me ample space and opportunities, not only to learn but also to exhibit my skills as a member of Sonali Bank Limited. I could use my theoretical knowledge of my real practice while participating in many discussions. I also attempted to gather more information on basic job functions of other departments to have better understanding of the relation between them and the HR department. It was commendable to see how wholeheartedly they welcomed, acknowledged and appreciated new ideas and knowledge. I have provided few recommendations based upon my understanding and knowledge. I successfully completed all the assigned duties and handed them over to the senior supervisor at the end of the program. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges that came along every single day. These lessons that I have learned will be a valuable one for my future endeavors as well.