An Analysis of HRM Practices in Desin Holding Private Limited

The research proposal aims to analyze human resource management practices in Desin Holding Private Limited, a Singapore-based company that deals with ship management, shipping agency services, and worldwide ocean cargo transportation. The study will measure the current HR practices, performance appraisal, development of HR, and pay practices of the organization. The research design framework involves both qualitative and quantitative approaches, using questionnaires, interviews, and secondary data sources. The objectives of the study are to identify best HR management practices for the organization and provide recommendations for improvement.

Research Proposal
An Analysis of Human Resource Management Practices in Desin Holding Private Limited

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Background of the Project.................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Background information on the Organization...........................................................1
1.1.2 Justification of the Study...........................................................................................2
1.2 Research Objectives, Research Questions, and Hypotheses.............................................2
1.2.1 Research Objectives...................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Research Questions....................................................................................................2
1.3 Literature Review of the Project.......................................................................................3
1.4 Research Design Framework............................................................................................3
1.4.1 Qualitative Research..................................................................................................3
1.4.2 Qualitative Research..................................................................................................4
1.4.3 Research Methods......................................................................................................4
1.4.4 Data Collection Methods...........................................................................................4
1.5 Outline of the Dissertation................................................................................................4
1.6 Data Sources.....................................................................................................................5
1.7 Schedule of the Dissertation.............................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................7
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Introduction
Mostly all international trade in goods is shipped by sea. Thus, it can be said that ocean shipping
plays an essential and central role in the trade and economy of the world. Shipping trade is
generally divided into three different categories: general cargo, liquid bulk, and dry-bulk. The
whole shipping functions of the organizations mostly based on two principal modes which are
linear mode and the bulk mode. The linear mode principal serves the general cargo trade, and the
bulk mode serves both dry and the liquid bulk trades. Nowadays, shipping industry plays an
important role in the success of the countries. Shipping industry becomes one of the leading
fastest and largest growing industries (Wilson, 2014). The main reason behind the popularity of
shipping industries is that it helps the countries in expanding its export level. With the high
export, the countries can enhance the GDP of their countries.
1.1 Background of the Project
1.1.1 Background information on the Organization
Desin Holdings Private Limited was established in 1992 in Singapore. The organization is
especially dealing with different business activities such as ship management, shipping agency
services, worldwide ocean cargo transportation, and ship chartering. It is a subsidiary company
of China Dalian International Corporation (Group) Holdings Limited. The organization is also
focusing on the core business in Supramax bulk carriers among its fleet of vessels. It is also
going to expanding itself in other business areas area such as ship chartering, and ship
management. The main motive of the organization is to expand the scope of vessel chartering
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and strengthening the management of the enterprise so that it can provide greater safety to its
customers.
1.1.2 Justification of the Study
The shipping industry is the main example of a worldwide industry now attached loosely to
national sovereignties. It is different from the other type of businesses such as auto companies,
and the fast-food chains. Due to the availability of such feature, human resource, and strategic
management has a key dimension of the industry. The twentieth century was the age of machine
but the twenty-first century will be the age of people. Thus, the main purpose of this study is to
identify best human resource management practices for the above-mentioned organization. This
will help the organization in the effective management of its human resources (Aisbett, 2015).
The study relates to the assessment of human resource management practices in the organization.
1.2 Research Objectives, Research Questions, and Hypotheses
1.2.1 Research Objectives
The main objective of the study is the measure the human resource management practices
followed by the Dasin Holding Private Limited. To fulfill the predetermine objectives the
organization formulates various other objectives which help the organization in achieving its
main objective.
1.2.2 Research Questions
Based on the above objectives the main research questions for this study can be following:
 To measure the current practices regarding human resources in an organization.
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 To measure the performance appraisal and development of human resources in an
organization.
 To measure the pay practices of the organization
1.3 Literature Review of the Project
Shipping is considered as one of the safest and most environmentally benign modes of transport.
It mostly focuses on the services of professional, telecommunications, and financial areas
(Kundu 2007). From the last half century, the shipping industry has experienced a great
expansion in demand showing the growth in the volume of seaborne trade.
The introduction of gas-carrying capacity and containerization makes the shipping industry very
successful. The structure of shipping countries always changes with the changing in the
appearance of management companies.
From the last some decades the force majeure events have guided the shipping industry to focus
on its sea-growing manpower (Rana, 2015). This will enable them in focusing on overall human
practices which facilitate more profits to the shipping industry.
1.4 Research Design Framework
Generally, there are two main types of the research which the researcher can conduct
accordingly; quantitative research deals with the numerical data, and the qualitative research
deals with the facts or ideas.
1.4.1 Qualitative Research
Qualitative research is mostly designed to reveal a target audience’s range of behavior and their
perception. It mainly utilizes the small group of people to support and guide the construction of
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suitable hypotheses (Rau, 2012). The result produced with the help of qualitative research is
descriptive in nature rather than predictive.
1.4.2 Qualitative Research
It is known as an exploratory research. It is mainly designed to understand the underlying
opinions, motivations, and reasons. It provides insights into the main problem or helps to solve
this problem by formulating efficient ideas or hypotheses. It mainly utilizes semi-structured or
unstructured technique.
1.4.3 Research Methods
The research will be conducted by utilizing both qualitative research and quantitative research to
gather the secondary data as well as primary data. This will help the researcher in collecting the
required data with higher accuracy.
1.4.4 Data Collection Methods
In this project, the information and data are to be collected by using questionnaire and interview
of the employees of the organization. The questionnaire mainly includes three sections. The first
section include10 background questions and the second section included 22 questions related to
statement human resource management practices. The last and third section included 45
statements related to employee service orientation.
 Interview: to the employees, leaders and top executives who hold management
responsibilities.
 Questionnaire: Survey for the employees, leaders, and top executives.
1.5 Outline of the Dissertation
The dissertation mainly includes 6 chapters which are following:
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Chapter-1 It mainly define the what dissertation is to be and how it will be conducted and why it
is conducted. It is the statement of an overview of the project.
Chapter-2 It defines the literature review about the human resource practices
Chapter-3 It is related to the research methodology of the study.
Chapter-4 It mainly defines the data collection and its analysis.
Chapter-5 This section defines the suggestions and recommendations to improve the human
resource management practices.
Chapter-6 It concludes the overall finding of the research study.
1.6 Data Sources
Most data for doing this study is collected from both the primary sources and secondary sources.
The background details and current situation of the organization obtained from secondary
sources and the responses of employees about human management practices are collected
through primary sources.
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1.7 Schedule of the Dissertation
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References
Kundu, S., Malhan, D. and Kumar, P. (2007). HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES IN SHIPPING COMPANIES. [Online] Available at:
http://www.delhibusinessreview.org/v_8n1/v8n1g.pdf.
Wilson, J. (2014). Human Resource Development Practices and Orthodoxies. Human Resource
Development Quarterly, 25(4), pp.493-497.
Aisbett, L. and Hoye, R. (2015). Human resource management practices to support sport event
volunteers. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 53(3), pp.351-369.
Rana, S. (2015). High-involvement work practices and employee engagement. Human Resource
Development International, 18(3), pp.308-316.
Rau, B. (2012). The diffusion of HR practices in unions. Human Resource Management Review,
22(1), pp.27-42.
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