HRM627 Quiz

Q49. Narrate the purpose of coordination specifically with reference to HRD. (3 marks)

Socio Cultural Factors in Implementing HRD Programs

Consider the following factors carefully before implementing an HRD program or policy: Begin with a study of the socio cultural context Introduce programs in terms of needs of people Combine new with the old Respect indigenous knowledge systems Use influential village leaders Study previous experience with HRD programs in the region Consult the people involved Communicate development messages in forms that make an impact Ensure that development workers has the required set of skills and qualities Use local community organizations Plan the change step by step, thoroughly and carefully Anticipate the consequences of change and innovation Exercise more patience in programs requiring behavioral changes Ensure that new facilities remain in use (pg 155)

Q50. What are those three questions which need to be answered before investing money in the Private Partnership? (3 marks)

For any country to achieve such levels of GDP investments in PPPs, the following questions arise: i. Who is going to pay for the PPP projects? ii. How revenues will increase in sectors by bringing in projects which users will be happy to pay for? iii. Whether the investments are going to be politically robust and sustainable? However, when it comes to the power, water and sanitation, and transport sectors the capacity and ability for the users to pay for these services and the political tolerance for charging prices that are close to cost recovery becomes a real concern. If the user capacity to pay and the political tolerance is not there then the question becomes how you structure government support in an efficient manner to address these concerns? Therefore, one has to be realistic about the risks that have to be shared in developing PPPs and the ability of the users and the government to support revenue streams that underlie these projects and attract a sustainable level of private sector financing. This has to be operationalised in the Pakistani context to make PPPs work here. (pg no 135)

This form of PPP occurs where governments use their resources, mainly legal and financial, to spur economic activity. For example, the use of subsidies to stimulate a particular sector of economy like Agriculture is a form of public leverage where the need for government itself to develop and manage the services is avoided. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) combine the resources of government with those of private agents (businesses or not-for-profit bodies) in order to deliver societal goals (oxford handbook).

(pg 130)

Q51. Explain how educating girls and women is beneficial for women empowerment. Empowerment: (5 marks)

The expansion of men and women’s capabilities and choices increases their ability to exercise those choices free of hunger, want and deprivation. It also increases their opportunity to participate in, or endorse, decision-making affecting their lives. Let us be a little bit honest to diagnose the illness by taking into consideration all the aspects and aspirations in changed scenario, circumstances and atmosphere. Only then we could have a perfect planning to achieve our cherished aim that is empowerment of women and could be able to restore their property and other rights in order to bring her at par with other human beings. The political empowerment is a must for the all round development of the women our efforts may prove futile. We must concentrate on imparting social education before giving any concrete shape to their political empowerment to the women. Without academic and social education, the political empowerment of women in certain parts of the country had proved futile. The uneducated women are subjected to exploitation at the hands of government machinery. It will not be prudent on our part to restore the rights of the women belonging to the affluent section of the society only. Our efforts should be directed towards all round development of each and every section of women by giving their due share. It is a must to maintain and protect chastity, dignity and modesty of women. It is the need of the hour to give due share to each and every section of the women. Without removing social stigma, no progress or development could be achieved. Educating women can help in providing them justice. Indifferent attitude towards women can change with female education. Education and other facilities for women help in proper and healthy growth/development. Preferential treatment may be abolished with increased level of education. Women suppression and unfair practices can come to an end. We must try to treat our female child as par our female child as par with our male ones and thenceforth restore equality amongst them. No restoration of property right would be meaningful without making her mentally strong. We must allow them to think breathe and act independently and bring her out of the shackles of slavery. Do not impose the filthy rites, rituals and superstition. Don't treat women your slave or servant who has come to this world just to cook your food, wash your dirty clothes, and fulfill your other needs. Please mind it that they are your mothers, sisters, wife (Life partners).