The Change Drivers in Business Context: Evidence from Pakistan

The paper reveals the anticipated changes taking place in Pakistan and their influence on business practices. It focuses on exploring the significant changes in internal and external business environment and provide the in depth analysis of these drivers of change on business environment in country. The findings present in this paper are result of the first phase of a survey launched as a part of a large project. The findings reveal that in external environment global & national economic situation, innovation, law & order situation anticipate to mostly affect the business organizations in Pakistan. Whereas on the internal side new product design and quality in service delivery seen as great opportunity for business growth. The changes in HR policies and programs aim at introducing modern HR practices in recruiting and promoting employees are also perceived as healthier sign for development of human resource. This paper provides the useful information to the policy makers and educationists regarding changes taking place in business environment in Pakistan. This information will assist in re-thinking of human resource development strategy and re-designing the business education curriculum respectively in anticipation to prepare future managers for upcoming challenges. Field of Research: Business Environment, Drivers of Change, Pakistan