HR MYOPIA SRI LANKAN PERSPECTIVES OF MYTHS AND REALITIES SURROUNDING THE PRACTICE OF HR

Abstract

HR Myopia - the focus lies on local perspectives (Sri Lanka) as a highly relevant, critically important matter of dire need and consequence. The paper attempts to discuss the typical shortsightedness or narrow views (myopia) of business organisations over the role of HR in their organisations as well as the HR function / practice itself not measuring up to what a business really needs. So the views discussed are twofold - overall business view on HR and the incapable under delivery by HR on which some of the myths are built on. The paper explores real life situations and some pragmatic remedies that may aid in overcoming the challenges and impediments. As an under pinner a snapshot of the current HR situation in Sri Lanka has also been captured to contextualise the subject under review.