scholarly journals Workforce Diversity: Boon or Bane to the Organisation

2019 ◽  
pp. 7-16
Author(s):  
Aiman Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Critical Area ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
The People ◽  
Fast Pace ◽  
The Individual

Workforce diversity is a critical area of competence for any organisation. It is an important asset for every organisation that seeks competitive advantage in the global economy. With the change in needs at the fast pace, the association among the people from varied culture, background, beliefs etc. has increased substantially. Wambui et.al. state that HRM practices need to promote diversity for business to grow effectively. The paper discusses the various benefits of a having a diverse workforce along with the challenges linked to it (post #me too movement also). The study of various literature and research papers and books has been done which reveals that diversity is all about differences. The manner in which we analyse and use these differences will determine whether diversity is an asset or liability to the individual and the organization. Workforce diversity can prove to be a strong pillar to the organisation if managed appropriately. There is need to lead a diverse workforce that can give diverse benefits to the organisation.

scholarly journals MOTIVATION FACTORS AT WORK

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 1563-1565
Author(s):  
Havë Qarri ◽  
Jusuf Fejza
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Psychological Process ◽  
Specific Topic ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
The People ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Right ◽  
Better Than

There are many theories about motivation. Different scholars have tried to find out why some people want to work and some do not, why some people are better than others and what motivates them to achieve results. There is one but a very simple recipe on how to motivate people. The motive depends on the individual, the situation or the people with whom we are working. Motivation theories can only be used as a tool. But commanders need to know when and how to use the right tool (theory).Motivation is a very specific topic and not very elaborate among us. Therefore, we took the courage to choose this subject as a course. In order to make the work as rich as possible we have used different literature."To win competitive advantage and survive in the global economy, managers must motivate their employees. Motivation is a complex psychological process in which demands and desires create driving forces that aim at achieving goals.

Whirl of Prowess-Creation of Tool to Analyze Employability Skills Essential for the Healthcare Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-56
Author(s):  
Swati Sisodia ◽  
Neetima Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Health Care Industry ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
The Core ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
Core Skills ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The Individual

Employability skills are identified as one of the valuable assets for an individual to perform effectively in their job. This article extricates an encyclopedic list of Employability Skills needed in the health care industry, represented through a pragmatic model termed as The Whirl of Prowess. This conceptual framework was developed using a set of nine core skills extracted from research papers and focus group interviews conducted on 100 respondents. These skills form the core of model along with 22 attributes, forming the periphery. This will assist an organization to set some benchmarks, on the basis of which employees are evaluated demonstrating proficiency/ sufficiency/ deficiency levels. This model would help organizations to facilitate tailored training programs for their employees. The Whirl of Prowess would act as a skill meter available to organizations to evaluate and analyze the individual skills for various HRM practices like recruitment, career-development, performance management and others.

Organizational Agility and HRM Practices: Theoretical Framework and Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (12) ◽  
pp. 177-194
Author(s):  
Dr. Mohammad Qwaider Alamro ◽  
Seied Beniamin Hosseini ◽  
Dr. Ayesha Farooq
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Organizational Agility ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
The People ◽  
Organisational Agility ◽  
Competent Staff

As a consequence of never-ending changes occurs in the business environment, organisations must ensure that they own proficient people who could adapt themselves to development. An agile organisation is one that possesses the ability to face changes and succeed with the support of competent staff and strategies. This research article emphasises the competitive advantage which organisation offer in turbulent scenario. However,  This study presents a comprehensive literature review to create an apparent link between organisational agility and HRM practices. It provides an abstract landscape that acknowledges rule the people in building of organisations responsive.

Career Management and Human Resource Development of a Global, Diverse Workforce

2016 ◽  
pp. 1627-1653
Author(s):  
Gyongyi Konyu-Fogel
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Global Workforce ◽  
Recent Trends

Career management and human resource development that focus on developing long-term capabilities within the organization are crucial to build core competencies and competitive advantage in a global environment. This chapter examines career management and human resource development factors of global competencies in management and leadership. Recent trends and research indicate that successful career management systems utilize organizational practices, processes, and people with capabilities for proactive decision making, information sharing, analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and innovation. Career management in a fast-changing environment must include continuous learning, cross-cultural and social understanding, communication skills, ability to differentiate and integrate information, tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity, positive attitude, and openness to learning new things. Human resource development in a global economy should include global understanding and competencies necessary for managing a global workforce. The author discusses trends and best practices of 21st century leadership for developing capabilities for competitive advantage through human resources.

Career Management and Human Resource Development of a Global, Diverse Workforce

2015 ◽  
pp. 80-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gyongyi Konyu-Fogel
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Global Workforce ◽  
Recent Trends

Career management and human resource development that focus on developing long-term capabilities within the organization are crucial to build core competencies and competitive advantage in a global environment. This chapter examines career management and human resource development factors of global competencies in management and leadership. Recent trends and research indicate that successful career management systems utilize organizational practices, processes, and people with capabilities for proactive decision making, information sharing, analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and innovation. Career management in a fast-changing environment must include continuous learning, cross-cultural and social understanding, communication skills, ability to differentiate and integrate information, tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity, positive attitude, and openness to learning new things. Human resource development in a global economy should include global understanding and competencies necessary for managing a global workforce. The author discusses trends and best practices of 21st century leadership for developing capabilities for competitive advantage through human resources.

scholarly journals New Trends in Leveraging Workforce Diversity through Human Resource Management Initiatives

2017 ◽  
pp. 2051-2070
Author(s):  
Mercedes Sanchez-Apellaniz ◽  
Rafael Triguero-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Diversity Management ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Optimal Management ◽  
The World ◽  
Human Resources Strategies

Tremendous forces are radically reshaping the world of work and workforce diversity is steadily growing. If effective diversity management can only be achieved by means of the use of appropriate human resources strategies, HRM need to change his role. This chapter intends to explore such new trends and new practices on HRM, analyze which of them can be employed and which are more appropriate for an optimal management of workforce diversity and to obtain a competitive advantage for companies in the global economy.

scholarly journals New Trends in Leveraging Workforce Diversity through Human Resource Management Initiatives

2016 ◽  
pp. 360-379
Author(s):  
Mercedes Sanchez-Apellaniz ◽  
Rafael Triguero-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Diversity Management ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Optimal Management ◽  
The World ◽  
Human Resources Strategies

Tremendous forces are radically reshaping the world of work and workforce diversity is steadily growing. If effective diversity management can only be achieved by means of the use of appropriate human resources strategies, HRM need to change his role. This chapter intends to explore such new trends and new practices on HRM, analyze which of them can be employed and which are more appropriate for an optimal management of workforce diversity and to obtain a competitive advantage for companies in the global economy.

scholarly journals Managing a culturally diverse workforce: A managerial accountant perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1904-1909
Author(s):  
Jacques Hugo ◽  
Roelof Sauerman ◽  
Hannorite Schutte ◽  
Danie Schutte ◽  
Eben Van Eeden
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Past Century ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Management Accountant ◽  
The People ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
Dramatic Shift

The role of the Management Accountant has seen a dramatic shift in the past century as the primary function has gradually moved from a technical to a strategic role that focuses on creating a competitive advantage for the organization. This shift from “measuring” to “managing” demands that the management accountant possess a broader range of skills, specifically softer skills, that is needed for managing and leading the people of the organisation in their roles. However, the 21st century work place is much more culturally diverse in its workforce today, than it was in previous decades. This diversity of the people in the organization has the potential to create unequalled competitive advantage if managed well, or to it has the potential to sink an organization if not managed well. This study aims at exploring different models that can be used by the management accountant to be better at understanding and ultimately managing the people within the company in a way that brings the best out of the diversity of its people in working to create a sustainable competitive advantage.

Leveraging Workforce Diversity

2012 ◽  
pp. 523-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aileen G. Zaballero ◽  
Tutaleni I. Asino ◽  
Jessica Briskin
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Technology Usage ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Use Of Technology

This chapter connects technology and diversity and argues that technology can be leveraged to contribute to the diversification of a workforce. The authors discuss the changing global economy as it pertains to the diminution of labor market boundaries and diversified consumers, as well as current trends in technology usage and innovation as a means to accomplishing organizational goals. In addition, the authors analyze organizational learning and organizational performance, regarding the use of technology as a tool to overcome the challenges of a diverse workforce.

The relevance of dietetic approach of Ayurveda from the perspective of COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 748-752
Author(s):  
Swapnali Khabade ◽  
Bharat Rathi ◽  
Renu Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Healthy Person ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The People ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Individual

A novel, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), causes severe acute respiratory syndrome and spread globally from Wuhan, China. In March 2020 the World Health Organization declared the SARS-Cov-2 virus as a COVID- 19, a global pandemic. This pandemic happened to be followed by some restrictions, and specially lockdown playing the leading role for the people to get disassociated with their personal and social schedules. And now the food is the most necessary thing to take care of. It seems the new challenge for the individual is self-isolation to maintain themselves on the health basis and fight against the pandemic situation by boosting their immunity. Food organised by proper diet may maintain the physical and mental health of the individual. Ayurveda aims to promote and preserve the health, strength and the longevity of the healthy person and to cure the disease by properly channelling with and without Ahara. In Ayurveda, diet (Ahara) is considered as one of the critical pillars of life, and Langhana plays an important role too. This article will review the relevance of dietetic approach described in Ayurveda with and without food (Asthavidhi visheshaytana & Lanhgan) during COVID-19 like a pandemic.

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