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Numerical flexibility refers to the adjustment of the number of hours an employee works for
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The concept of organisational flexibility emerged in the 1990s
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Work-time flexibility is the ability of the organization to adapt the size, composition, responsiveness, and cost of the human resources to achieve organizational objectives
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Functional flexibility included the reversal of the Taylorist practices of fragmentation, deskilling, and restrictions of work practices
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The term 'numerical flexibility' is related to adjusting the size of the workforce to the levels of economic activity easily and quickly
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Study Notes
Understanding Organizational Flexibility
- Organizational flexibility enables adaptation in the size, composition, responsiveness, and cost of human resources to meet objectives.
- Defined by Pilbeam and Corbridge (2006), emphasizing the importance of alignment between workforce management and organizational goals.
Historical Context
- Emerged in the 1980s amid deregulated labor markets, where traditional employment practices began to shift.
Types of Flexibility
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Numerical Flexibility:
- Refers to the ability to quickly and easily adjust the workforce size according to fluctuations in economic activity.
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Work-Time Flexibility:
- Involves adjustments to the number of hours employees work, accommodating both organizational needs and employee preferences.
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Functional Flexibility:
- Represents a shift away from Taylorist practices which focused on fragmentation and deskilling.
- Encourages broader skill development and diverse roles within the workforce, enhancing adaptability.
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Test your knowledge of flexible work patterns and their management in organizations with this quiz. Explore concepts of adaptability, responsiveness, and cost management of human resources to achieve organizational objectives.
