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- Workforce Reduction & HR Competencies: An Exploratory Study
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1 Delhi University, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Delhi University, IN
1 Delhi University, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Delhi University, IN
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Indian Journal of Industrial Relations: Economics & Social Dev., Vol 46, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 100-111Abstract
This study explores the competencies expected of HR professionals while handling the survivors in a downsizing scenario and also describes how managerial competencies could change in importance during periods of significant organizational transition. For the purpose of the study a competency enquiry list was generated through interaction with senior industry professionals, both HR and non- HR. The list comprising 10 competencies was administered to 34 top level managers belonging to 4 organizations (where workforce reduction had happened in the recent past) in the manufacturing sector in Delhi and NCR. The results of the study suggest that in a downsizing scenario the five most important competencies expected to be possessed by HR professionals are business acumen, interpersonal understanding, credibility, communication and ability to realign HR policies and practices.
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1 Department of Psychology, Punjabi University 147002, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, IN
1 Department of Psychology, Punjabi University 147002, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, IN
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Indian Journal of Industrial Relations: Economics & Social Dev., Vol 44, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 62-71Abstract
The present study examines the perception of the employees regarding the diversity climate of their organization. The dimensions covered under the diversity climate are organizational fairness, inclusiveness and personal diversity value. The study revealed that mainly the Oriya Hindu Female and Oriya Reserved Category employees differed significantly from the other groups upon perceived fairness and perceived inclusiveness. However, no significant difference was observed among the respondents of the different groups upon personal diversity value.References
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