PTCL Analysis
PTCL Analysis
INTERNSHIP REPORT
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science in Management
Internship Duration:
6 Weeks
Department:
Human Resource Department
Branch Address:
CTH Building PTCL, 1-Mcleod Road, Lahore.
Submitted By:
Aareela Zaheer
Facilitated To:
Haris Ejaz
Assistant Manager (HR)
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PREFACE
The report is basically a constructive and practical experience of a significant practice of BS-
Management Program. The sole objective of this experience is to understand the HR concepts
and its practical implementation. This whole experience also fullfills a gap between the
Academia and Industry. This report provides substantial kmowledge about how well known
organizations i.e, PTCL manages and handles the basic Management operations and HR
practices.
In the initial part of the report there is company’s general introduction including brief history,
mission, vision, core values and then further some important terms are explained.
In the second part, there is an indepth discussion of Human Resoure Department of PTCL
which incldes its HR practices. Furthermore, the tasks and duties that I’ve performed are
elaborated during these 6 weeks internship.
In the final part, SWOT Analysis of PTCL is discussed which helped me to identify the
effective and strong areas of the company also the areas with major shortcomings and pitfalls
which can be further improved through implementation of various HR strategies and
practices.
All the information that this report contains is solely based on my personal experience and
observation during my internship period and all these points are well elaborated mainly
because of my practical experience through proper working in department and face to face
interaction with staff members of PTCL.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to Almighty Allah for enabling me to complete
this project.
I would like to express sincere gratitude to my advisor, supervisor and mentor Mr. Haris Ejaz
(Assistant Manager HR) for his continuous support and guidance throughout my internship
period and also for his patience, motivation and immense knowledge. His guidance helped me
a lot during my project and while writing this report as well.
I would also like to thank HR manager and the whole staff of HR department of PTCL for
giving a friendly environment to work, learn, grow and most importantly their time and
cooperation during the internship period. At last a sincere thanks to all for kind behavior.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER#1
INTRODUCTION:
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is the largest integrated Information
Communication Technology (ICT) Company of Pakistan. With a humble start from a telephone
and telegraph department in 1947, it has evolved to offer latest digital and telecommunication
technologies today. With the largest fixed line network of the country, PTCL offers products
and services like high speed Broadband internet, CharJi wireless internet, and Smart TV (IPTV)
service, over-the-top (OTT) applications like Smart Link App, Smart TV App and Touch App,
and world class digital content like Netflix, iflix and icflix. PTCL’s enterprise grade platforms
like Smart Cloud, Tier-3 Certified Data Centers, Managed Services and Satellite Services are
meeting the connectivity needs of organizations and enabling businesses to operate more
efficiently. It acts as the communication backbone for the country with largest fibre cable
network that spans from Khyber to Karachi and submarine cables connecting Pakistan to the
world. The growth of the cellular sector in Pakistan can also be attributable to good governance
policies of the government of Pakistan and the Privatization Commission. In April 2006,
Etisalat International Pakistan, which is commonly known as Etisalat, has assumed
management control of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) – part of the
$2.6bn deal to buy a 26% stake in PTCL. The successful privatization of PTCL is hailed as
ushering in a new era for telecommunications in Pakistan. PTCL is proud of its more than 70
years heritage; connecting people of Pakistan. PTCL has always played its part in development
of the country and is committed to building a prosperous and digitally connected Pakistan.
PTCL’s SUBSIDIARIES:
Ufone:
Ufone (Pak Telecom Mobile Ltd) a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTCL commenced its
operations on 29th January 2001. Since the outset, it has expanded its coverage and customer
base at a rapid pace and established itself as one of the leading cellular service providers in
Pakistan. Ufone is now considered to be one of the most active, aggressive and innovative
players in the mobile sector of Pakistan.
U Microfinance Bank Limited (Formerly Rozgar Microfinance Bank Limited):
U Microfinance Bank Limited (Formerly known as Rozgar Microfinance bank Ltd.) was
incorporated as public limited company established in 2003 as a district wide microfinance
Bank (MFB) operating in Karachi district. PTCL finalized the arrangements including
regulatory compliances to acquire 100% ownership of Rozgar Microfinance Bank Limited in
August 2012. The acquisition was in line with PTCL Group’s initiative on financial inclusion
through branch banking and availing the benefits of opportunities offered vide Digital-
Commerce. The initiative includes offering banking services & solutions as well as digital
payments. The Bank has been acquired and its name was changed to U Microfinance Bank
Limited in December 2012 and SBP accorded its approval for the name change along with
nationwide license in January 2013.The decision to acquire Rozgar Microfinance Bank Limited
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was an initiative to enhance financial inclusion through a combination of Branch and
alternative delivery channels.
DVCOM Data Private Limited:
DVCOM Data, a 100% owned subsidiary of PTCL, was acquired along with the 5 MHz
spectrum in 1900 MHz band licensed to it in nine telecom regions to provide Wireless Local
Loop (WLL) operations after fully complying with all the regulatory requirements. Objective
of the said acquisition is to supplement the EVDO wireless broadband services of PTCL
through synergies within the PTCL Group companies.
Smart Sky Private Limited:
Smart Sky, a 100% owned subsidiary of PTCL, was incorporated in October 2015 with the
objective to provide Direct-to-Home (DTH) television services throughout Pakistan under the
license from Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The auction for DTH
license was held in November 2016, in which Smart Sky also participated. Subsequent to the
auction, however, the Honourable Lahore High Court declared the whole process of DTH
auction as null and void and advised PEMRA to restart the whole process. As the said auction
is yet to be re-processed by the regulators, Smart Sky has not started its commercial operations.
MISSION:
To be the partner of choice for our customers, to develop our people and to deliver value to our
shareholders
VISION:
To be the leading and most admired Telecom and ICT provider in and for Pakistan.
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We are passionate about serving our customers. Their satisfaction is a key measure of our
success.
We shape our own destiny by being proactive and open to new ideas.
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OBJECTIVES:
These are the results to be achieved. Pakistan Telecommunication Company limited states its
objectives as follows:
To provide quality services to its customers in Pakistan.
To provide maximum satisfaction to its customers by using the latest technology.
To increase the worth of owners.
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:
An organizational structure is a system that outlines how certain activities are directed in order
to achieve the goals of an organization. The organizational structure also determines how
information flows between levels within the company. The functioning of PTCL is divided into
following regions:
MTR (Multan Telecom Region)
LTR (Lahore Telecom Region)
ITR / RTR (Islamabad / Rawalpindi Telecom Region)
FTR (Faisalabad Telecom Region)
GTR (Gujranwala Telecom Region)
CTR (Central Telecom Region)
EMPLOYEES IN PTCL:
Permanent Employees
Contractual /NTC Employees
NCPG Employees
Permanent Employees:
Permanent employees are regular employees in the organization. They have long careers in
PTCL.Different recompense and benefits they have during their services like pension,
accommodation, free medical services, employment to their children.
Contractual/NTC Employees:
NTC employees are on contract bases not everlasting. These employees are dealt by
Headquarter Islamabad. After privatization NTC employment has been widely used in PTCL.
NCPG Employees:
NCPG employees came which was neither contract based nor permanent they were new
compensation package employees were known as NCPG Employees. There are not clear rules
and regulations for them although they can work as a permanent employee till the age of sixty.
Open contract is used in PTCL like HR Posts
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CHAPTER#3
DEPARTMENTS IN PTCL:
Following are main departments in PTCL:
Sales Department
Corporate Department
Finance Department
Operational Department
Technical Department
Human Resource Department
Procurement Department
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Selection Process:
Background History:
To verify the person what is claim to be is done before offering job letter to the respective
candidate at PTCL. The credentials of candidate are verified through HEC whereas the ID card
and criminal record of candidate is verified through NADRA. If the candidate has experience
letter then it is verified by sending email to HR of particular organization.
Interview Methodology:
The use of interview method varies with different job positions. At PTCL they use semi-
structured or unstructured interviews.
Management Positions:
As for Management Trainee Program which is also known as Summit Program, they do bulk
hiring. First of all, they apply online by fulfilling online application form, after proceeding to
next step they give Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) online. After analysing the performer
system shows the list of top scorers and they called them for an interview and that interview
will be unstructured. If there are 2-3 vacant positions, then first of all they create a pool of
candidates by posting job opening on their official website, Rozee.pk and from LinkedIn. After
shortlisting they called them for interview. This interview will be semi-structured. They asked
the candidate different situational and behavioural questions and different unplanned questions.
Non-Management Position:
First of all, they asked CVs from the vendor and shortlist the candidates after analysing their
qualification and called them for interview. This interview will be unstructured.
Final Selection and Offer Letter:
After going through the entire stages job offer letter is given to selected candidate. After the
acceptance of job offer by selected candidate, the candidate becomes an employee of PTCL.
Medical Examination:
Candidate physical fitness can be examined from CMH hospital, Fatima Memorial or Rasheed
Hospital to ensure that he or she has not any infectious disease and for the safety of employees.
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facilitates all its employees to attain their best prospective thereby producing a high-
performance organization.
Purpose of training and development activities are bear on employees’ side by side of latest
specialized knowledge and skills in all areas of telecommunication, as well as to strengthen an
enthusiasm for the maximum quality of customer service at all levels. A Personal Development
plan put out the actions people advise to take to learn and to increase themselves.
Labor Relations:
Employee Relations facilitates communications between management and lower level
employees concerning workplace decisions, grievances, conflicts, problem resolutions, unions,
and issues of collective bargaining.
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CHAPTER#4
HUMAN RESOURCE STRUCTURE:
The human resource Department in PTCL was established in 1996 and it was reorganized in
2005. PTCL human resource is known as HRIS-PTCL. The main objectives of HR department
in PTCL are to bring together company needs of the human resource and the needs of the
people hired by the company. In PTCL (LTR-N) the structure of HR is following. Assistant
Manager HR reports to Human Resource Manager or Senior Human Resource Manager and
Senior Manager HR directly reports to Regional General Manager or Executive Vice President.
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SELF-ANALYSIS:
Self-Analysis is basically being aware of yourself, what you think and what you do. I have
been assigned to do self-analysis. And after doing this assignment I came to know about my
strengths, weaknesses and areas which require improvement.
Because investing in yourself provides you the best Returns on Investment. And it starts with
self-analysis. It helps you to become aware of your capabilities, your environment, your
strength, your weakness and allows you to become the best version of yourself. It allows you
to focus on what really matters to you and improve the quality of life.
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Strengths and Weaknesses:
Every person has their own strengths and weaknesses; I was unaware of this but after this
assignment I get to know about my strengths and weaknesses. This assignment helped me a lot
in overcoming my weaknesses and enhancing my strengths too.
Some of my strengths and weaknesses are as follows:
• Communication Skills
STRENGTHS • Punctuality, discipline and confidence
• Fear of failure
WEAKNESSES • Fear of unknown
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Kiosk is basically a small free-standing physical structure that displays information or provides
service. The objective of this project was as follows:
“For PTCL the most important asset is its' employees. Employees drive the company goals by
recognizing and fostering the growth of revenue, and by adding value for the company's
customers. Being so important to the success of the business, the employee must have
convenient access to the benefits that entice them to perform at their fullest potential. HR Smart
Service is an excellent means to empower employees and provide the resource support they
depend on.”
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Ask truths and a wish and then randomly select 4-5 more employees and ask them to tell which
statement was truth and which one was a wish this will create a lot of suspense and fun factor
and definitely the barrier of shyness will vanish. This will help in reducing communication gap
among employees and will ultimately create a friendly and peaceful environment.
Employee Engagement Activity:
“BLIND DRAWING GAME”
Randomly select 7-8 employees for a team and make two teams.
Give a scenario to both teams. For example, one employee from the opposite team is given
a picture of an object. The person has to describe the image by using word that the other
person understands. The other person from the opposite team draws the object on the basis of
the given verbal description and their own guesswork.
JOB ANALYSIS:
Job analysis is a systematic process used to identify the tasks, duties, responsibilities and
working conditions associated with a job and the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other
characteristics required to perform that job.
In my internship I designed job analysis for Technical Support Manager. I conducted the
interview of Manager Technical Support Mr. Hassam Butt.
After analysing the main duties, tasks, skills and qualification required for this position I made
Job Description and Job Specifications for the position of Manager Technical Support.
Importance of Job Analysis:
Job analysis is a critical part of recruiting a person for a particular role. Since it covers all the
aspects which would be required to complete a particular role, it is an important way to ensure
that the right candidate is selected to deliver the right output. Job analysis can be beneficial for
the HR managers (organization) and employees / candidates. Job analysis aids the organization
in recruitment and selection, performance management, training needs identification, deciding
compensation and benefits, etc.
Job Description:
It usually contains general information about the job itself, including the title, location,
summary, duties, working conditions, who the person would report to, etc. The main purpose
of any job description is to outline the main duties and responsibilities that are involved in a
particular job.
Major Responsibilities of Manager Technical Support:
Increase or maintain network between employees to keep them connected
Boost the efficiency of technical practices
Motivate employees
Responsible for all the technical issues of customers
Responsible for handling customer complaints efficiently
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Job Specifications:
It lists out the educational qualifications, training, experience, skills, and competencies, etc.
Qualification:
Bachelors/Masters in Computer and IT
Age Required:
24 years
Experience Required:
Minimum 3 years of experience
EMPLOYEE DATABASE:
We hypothetically made Employee Database of 60 employees. Employee database included:
Employee Code
Employee Name
Father’s Name
Employee Status
CNIC Number of employees
Address of the employee
Date of Birth
Age
Religion
Contact Number
Qualification
Date of Joining
Department
Designation
Category
Salary Grades
Basic Salary
Gross Salary
EOBI Deduction
Income Tax
Net Salary
Loan Installment Deduction
ATTENDANCE SHEET:
An excel sheet was designed for all the employees whom data was recorded in employee
database. This Employee Attendance Sheet includes:
Employee Name
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Employee Code
Department
Leaves (Annual, Casual, Sick Leaves, Maternity or Paternity Leaves)
Present, Absent or Overtime
This data will be helpful in managing the payroll sheet of employees and for making salary
slip.
APPLICATION FORMS:
An application form is an official document that a potential employer will require candidates
to complete when applying for a vacancy. The application form allows the employer to pose a
series of specific questions that every candidate must answer.
We filled the complete application forms of the candidates and also helped them in filling other
documents as well Contract of employment, Checklist of complete Documents, Joining Report,
and EOBI etc.
This helped me a lot in understanding about different types of forms and hiring process.
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WORKFORCE RATIONALIZATION OF PTCL:
PTCL was facing the issues of excess of employees in some exchanges and shortage of
employees in some exchanges after the VSS. In the days of our internship project was assigned
by Senior Manager HR in which we have to make a summary of all the line men that are
assigned to each exchange of PTCL. Rationalization is the reorganization of a company in
order to increase its operating efficiency. Following are exchanges of PTCL:
Exchanges:
Badami Bagh
Baghbanpura
Cantt
CTH
DHA
Guldasht
Misri Shah
MM & BB Lab
Mominpura
Mominpura/Batapur
R/O
Sanda
Shahalam
Shahdara
Shahdara/Green View
Shahdara/Muridkey
Shahdara/Rana Town
SM Coord (N) Lahore
SM MMnBB (N) Lahore
SM plg & Coord Lahore
After the analysis they were able to rationalize their workforce according to their needs.
POLICY:
Policy is a set of guidelines or rules that determine a course of action.
It includes
Purpose
Scope
Standard of Procedures
We have been assigned the task of making policies such as Dress Code Policy in which we
highlight the appropriate dress code for a company’s employees and its scope and Attendance
Policy as well in which we have cover its purpose, scope and it tells employees exactly how
various issues such as tardiness, no shows, early outs, no call- shows, and different types of
leave will be handled. This assignment helped me in understanding about how to write a policy
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In the last days of internship, me and my internship fellows were assigned with the project on
making proposal on improving employee’s performance. PTCL was facing the issue of weak
performances of some employees that were constantly not performing for the last three years.
We made proposal in which we cover the Purpose, Scope and Implication of Grow Model.
GROW MODEL OF COACHING AND MENTORING:
The GROW model (or process) is a simple method for goal setting and problem solving. The
GROW Model is a simple four-step process that helps you structure coaching and mentoring
sessions with team members. GROW is an acronym that stands for:
Goal
Current Reality
Options (or Obstacles)
Will
EVALUATION FORM:
The employees will be assessed by using the evaluation form. We designed it by using Grow
Model. In this form, there were some questions were asked in each section and the sections
were:
Goals Assessment
Current Reality Assessment
Options Assessment
Will Assessment
CHAPTER#6
PTCL is the largest & oldest company of Pakistan. The SWOT analysis of PTCL as per my
knowledge is below
STRENGTHS:
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Good working condition
Employees are work efficient
Good relation with managers
WEAKNESSES:
OPPORTUNITIES:
THREATS:
Government legislation
Software hacking.
Miss management.
System destroys.
A Virus to the system which can damage all the data.
Innovative competitor.
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CONCLUSION:
I would say no doubt in PTCL my internship duration I have learned a lot of things and the
whole staff is very helpful, friendly, and suggest all their helping aid to me because of the
whole staff supervision is great. I am able to practice the different departments and I was swivel
to handle the singular tasks which is given to me in my tenure of internship.
During my internship I realized that PTCL is an outstanding, well and first-rate organization
and fully centralized. All the power lies in the hand of CEO of the company. PTCL
organizational structure is straight forward.
The telecommunications industry is extremely varied in its adoption of business intelligence
solutions. Quite a few companies are in advance stages of their business intelligence initiatives;
yet there are many that are oblivious of the benefits of BI. Some companies are hesitating due
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to anticipated high cost and long implementation cycles that many business intelligence
solutions require.
So, no doubt PTCL is take pleasure in monopoly. Human resources are the most important in
the organization It incorporate all the performance and functions of the company like job
analysis, recruitment, staffing, training, designing compensation package, employee’s
appraisal system.
Upper management is very enthusiastic and motivated to bring the new and competent people
in the organization.
The environment of working is very friendly as everyone from top to down be busy in doing
his/her work. PTCL leadership is also perusing new techniques and methods to improve quality
work in the organization. PTCL leadership is also perusing new techniques and methods to
improve quality work in the organization.
Human Resource Department plays the key role in the hiring, retention, motivation and
promotion of the employees. Although the strategies they are adopting are good but they still
need further improvement for the satisfaction of their employees and best utilization of human
resource so in return they would be able to increase their market share.
FEEL THE DIFFERENCE is PTCL slogan they are now providing the most innovative and
advanced technologies to their customers.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
During the term of my eight weeks internship in PTCL I get to a close by analysing the different
procedure of PTCL so I would like to give some recommendations as per my knowledge.
The Human Resources should take fewer times in recruitment and training the staff.
PTCL should also encourage the Billing On line system that each and every
customer should have to pay his/her bill on line basis.
The system of E-PAYMENT which although exist in PTCL finance system but
there is need of improvement this facility.
PTCL should also provide the detail of local calls made from any Land Line
Number which would be provided in Micro level to the customer.
PTCL is not utilizing its surplus profit in long-term investment projects which be
done.
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PTCL management should give concentration towards the Securities of deposit and
it should be on maximum level.
Human Resource Department may advice and train employees for one window
operation in order to reduce the time and conserve the resources.
Agents for the promotion of the company policies and to facilitate the customers by
the Human Resource Department may be appointed with proper check and balance
system.
Pay packages may be revised in the light of profit earned by the organization.
They should give cross departmental trainings to their employees to increase the
co-ordination among departments.
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