Understanding VUCA and BANI Models
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What does the 'V' in the VUCA model represent?

  • Validity
  • Value
  • Volatility (correct)
  • Visibility
  • Which characteristic of the BANI model refers to situations that are hard to comprehend?

  • Incomprehensible (correct)
  • Anxious
  • Nonlinear
  • Brittle
  • What societal change is influenced by increased disposable incomes?

  • Reduced travel opportunities
  • Decreased media influence
  • Less leisure time
  • Higher ethical scrutiny of practices (correct)
  • Which component of the VUCA model describes the challenges of making predictions?

    <p>Uncertainty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the 'Nonlinear' aspect of the BANI model manifest in real-world scenarios?

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    What is the primary focus of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)?

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    Which of the following is NOT an intended practice in the HRM organization effectiveness model?

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    Why is the perception of practices important in HRM?

    <p>It influences employee attitudes and trust. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of employee attitudes indicates a positive relationship with their employer?

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    What behavior is associated with discretionary behaviors in an effective HRM system?

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    What contributes to employee engagement in the workplace?

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    Which factor is likely to improve the perceived fairness in the workplace?

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    How does a high turnover rate affect the labor market in the H&T industry?

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    What is a primary goal of the recruitment process?

    <p>To encourage candidates to apply (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has the greatest impact on recruitment success?

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    What does good recruitment help to achieve?

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    Which of these is NOT a component that affects the quality of job candidates?

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    What role does management play in recruitment?

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    Why is alignment with career management important in recruitment?

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    What should a recruitment plan aim to do regarding employee motivation?

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    What should be avoided to reduce internal conflicts during recruitment?

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    What does individual performance consist of according to the simple formula provided?

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    What is a primary disadvantage of workforce planning mentioned?

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    Which of the following is a factor that can negatively impact the accuracy of workforce planning?

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    Which HRM practice is NOT mentioned as influencing employee performance?

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    What distinguishes development from training?

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    What is the purpose of workforce planning in an organization?

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    How does workforce planning help build a talent pool?

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    Which of the following is an example of a development activity?

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    What is one way that organizational performance is enhanced?

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    How does learning primarily impact an individual?

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    What is a critical challenge associated with training and development?

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    Which of the following is a key point of workforce planning?

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    Which practice is NOT part of Human Resource Development (HRD)?

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    Why is understanding performance issues important in HRD?

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    What is the primary focus of training in the context of HRD?

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    What is one of the key outcomes of performance reviews in an organization?

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    What is a primary benefit of sustainable tourism for local communities?

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    How can sustainable practices attract funding for companies?

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    Which of the following is NOT a key element of sustainable HRM?

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    What aspect of sustainable HRM emphasizes fair treatment of employees?

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    What outcome can sustainable practices have on a company's public image?

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    What does sustainable HRM aim to balance according to Ehnert (2009)?

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    Which benefit of sustainability relates to improved efficiency?

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    In sustainable HRM, what does employee well-being primarily focus on?

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    Flashcards

    VUCA Model

    A model describing the dynamic and unpredictable business environment characterized by volatility (rapid changes), uncertainty (lack of predictability), complexity (multiple interconnected forces), and ambiguity ( unclear cause-and-effect relationships).

    BANI Model

    This model describes the modern business environment as brittle (fragile and susceptible to collapse), anxious (stressful due to uncertainty), non-linear (unpredictable outcomes from small actions), and incomprehensible (difficult to understand due to complexity).

    Increased Disposable Incomes

    The increasing availability of financial resources for leisure activities, leading to more travel and discretionary spending.

    Increased Population Longevity

    The growing trend of people living longer, impacting workforce demographics and retirement planning.

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    Higher Demand for Competencies

    The greater demand for skilled individuals, teams, and organizations in a competitive global market.

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    HRM

    The process of effectively managing people at work.

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    SHRM

    A strategic approach to managing an organization's most valuable assets - its people. It focuses on how HRM systems influence firm performance and create a competitive advantage.

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    Intended Practices

    The practices a company intends to use to ensure employees are motivated, skilled, and have opportunities to perform well.

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    Actual Practices

    How effectively a company implements its intended HRM practices through managers. It depends on leadership quality and managerial interactions with employees.

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    Perceived Practices

    How employees perceive the way they are treated by the company. It's about their feelings of trust, fairness, and psychological contract.

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    Employee Attitudes

    The attitudes and feelings that employees develop in response to their experiences with the company.

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    Employee Behavior

    Employees' actions influenced by their attitudes, including discretionary efforts and supportive behaviors that go beyond their formal job duties.

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    Discretionary Behaviors

    Behaviors that go above and beyond the basic job requirements, often done out of loyalty or a sense of belonging to the company.

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    Recruitment

    The process of searching for and attracting qualified candidates for a job.

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    Employer Branding

    The attractiveness of a company to potential employees based on factors like reputation, culture, and leadership.

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    Influencing Factors in Recruitment

    The quality of candidates depends on how well these factors are managed.

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    High-Quality Candidates

    These are skilled, experienced, and match the job requirements.

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    Desired Outcomes of Recruitment

    The desired outcomes of recruitment aim to attract and convince the best candidates.

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    Job and Organization Attraction

    This includes attracting interest in the job, making the company appealing, and encouraging applications.

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    Increase Employee Motivation (Recruitment Plan)

    Hiring employees who are passionate and engaged, fostering a motivational work environment.

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    Reduce Financial Costs (Recruitment Plan)

    Streamlining the recruitment process to minimize costs, such as using digital platforms.

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    Workforce Planning

    Ensuring a company has the right people with the right skills to meet future needs.

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    Attendance

    Refers to the consistent act of coming to work as scheduled.

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    Turnover

    The rate at which employees voluntarily leave a company.

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    Onboarding

    The process of getting new employees ready for their roles in a company.

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    Organizational Performance

    A company's overall performance is based on the combined performance of individual employees.

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    Individual Performance Formula

    A framework that emphasizes the influence of an employee's abilities, motivation, and opportunities on their performance.

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    Feedback Loop

    A system that checks how well processes are working and identifies areas needing improvement.

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    Job Design

    The act of designing jobs to be more meaningful and engaging.

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    Training

    Focuses on improving current job performance with immediate benefits.

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    Learning

    Encompasses long-term changes in an individual's thinking and abilities, leading to lasting improvements.

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    Development

    Prepares individuals for future roles and challenges, focusing on long-term growth and career development.

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    Human Resources Development (HRD)

    A systematic process of planning, implementing, and evaluating training and development programs to achieve organizational goals.

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    Training & Development

    A key aspect of HRD that aims to improve employee knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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    Career Development

    HRD practices that support employees' career growth and progression.

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    Strategy Link

    A crucial HRD practice that involves aligning training with company objectives.

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    Clear Needs

    A challenge in HRD where understanding employee needs and skills gaps is essential.

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    Sustainable Tourism

    Sustainable tourism aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social well-being. It promotes responsible travel practices that benefit both tourists and local communities while preserving natural resources for future generations.

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    Benefits of Sustainable Tourism for Businesses

    Sustainable tourism practices are beneficial for businesses by enhancing employee satisfaction, boosting company reputation, strengthening relationships with suppliers and partners, improving risk management, attracting investors, reducing costs, and ultimately leading to better overall performance.

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    Sustainable Human Resource Management (HRM)

    Sustainable HRM involves aligning human resource management practices to support both the company's goals and the long-term well-being of employees and the environment. It focuses on creating a work environment that promotes fair treatment, transparency, employee well-being, and financial success without compromising ethical or ecological values.

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    Justice and Equality in Sustainable HRM

    Justice and Equality in Sustainable HRM involves treating all employees fairly and ensuring equal opportunities regardless of their background or characteristics.

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    Transparent HR Practices in Sustainable HRM

    Transparent HR practices in Sustainable HRM involve open communication about decisions affecting employees, ensuring they understand the reasons behind these choices.

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    Profitability in Sustainable HRM

    Profitability in Sustainable HRM involves aligning HR strategies with the company's financial goals to ensure its long-term sustainability and success.

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    Employee Well-being in Sustainable HRM

    Employee well-being in Sustainable HRM focuses on creating a positive and supportive work environment, fostering employee development, and promoting employee health and happiness.

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    Why Sustainable HRM Matters for Businesses

    Companies that embrace Sustainable HRM practices can achieve long-term success by fostering a positive work environment, ensuring employee well-being, and aligning their HR strategies with ethical and sustainable values.

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    Study Notes

    Hospitality HRM Overview

    • Current hospitality industry context is presented
    • VUCA and BANI models are discussed
    • Impact of tourism changes on the workplace is detailed
    • HRM policies and practices are outlined

    VUCA Model

    • V: Volatility - rapid and unpredictable changes
    • U: Uncertainty - inability to predict future events
    • C: Complexity - interconnectedness of factors
    • A: Ambiguity - difficulty in understanding cause-and-effect relationships

    BANI Model

    • B: Brittle - seemingly strong but easily broken
    • A: Anxious - feeling stressed and worried due to uncertainty
    • N: Nonlinear - small actions can lead to large consequences
    • I: Incomprehensible - difficulties understanding complex situations

    Societal Changes

    • Increased disposable incomes and leisure time
    • Increased population longevity and travel opportunities
    • Globalized free market and competition
    • Higher ethical scrutiny of companies
    • Increased stakeholder expectations
    • Knowledge-based workforce and technological innovation
    • Demographic changes

    HRM - Organization Effectiveness Model

    • HRM influences organizational effectiveness
    • Intended practices (Ability, Motivation, Opportunity) impact actual practices by managers
    • Perceived practices (Psychological contract, trust, fairness) affect employee attitudes.
    • Employee attitudes (Commitment, satisfaction, engagement) influence behavior.
    • Employee behavior (OCBs, turnover, attendance) and organizational performance are linked.
    • A feedback loop continuously improves HRM practices.

    Workforce Planning

    • Ensures the right number of people with the right skills for future needs.
    • Involves reviewing job roles for accuracy and market trends
    • Evaluates the labor market to determine future staffing needs

    Job Design Concept

    • Balancing stakeholder expectations (customers, society, colleagues, employers, employees).
    • Customer expectations (product delivered promptly and well).
    • Society's expectations (fairness and ethical practices).
    • Colleague's expectations (good teamwork and mutual support).
    • Employer expectations(productivity and meeting goals).
    • Employee expectations (fair pay, respect, and an environment).

    Job Analysis

    • Identifying the duties, skills, and knowledge needed for a job.
    • Supporting hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
    • Ensuring job descriptions accurately reflect the position.
    • Using methods like observation, interviews, and surveys.

    Hiring and Recruitment

    • Finding and hiring the best talent
    • Reflecting the company's values and mission
    • Key components include influencing factors, quality of candidates, and desired outcomes.
    • Recruiting is a process for attracting qualified candidates.
    • Factors such as employer brand, manager quality, workplace attributes, and job characteristics influence candidate appeal.

    Recruitment Sources

    • Variety of methods for attracting potential candidates (Internet, consultants, academia, institutions).
    • This section highlights the different methods for sourcing and recruiting talent.

    Training, Learning, and Development

    • Training focuses on improving current job skills
    • Learning involves acquiring new knowledge and understanding
    • Development focuses on future job skills and growth opportunities

    HRD (Human Resource Development) Challenges

    • Link training to company goals
    • Clearly define required skills
    • Effective implementation of training programs
    • Adaptation to changing business needs
    • Addressing performance issues in training
    • Addressing logistical and resource concerns in planning and delivering training

    Performance Gaps and Training Processes

    • Comparing predicted and actual performance
    • Causes of performance gaps in training and support
    • Methods to evaluate a person's performance
    • Methods for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs

    Rewards and Motivation

    • Extrinsic rewards (external, Financial, Non-Financial)
    • Intrinsic rewards (internal)
    • Performance related rewards (performance linked rewards)
    • Importance of aligning rewards with company needs
    • Understanding expectancy theory to motivate employees.

    Job Evaluation

    • Method for determining the value of different jobs within an organization.
    • Importance of job analysis for creating a fair and efficient pay structure.
    • Different approaches to job evaluation are examined.

    Diversity, Inclusion, and Corporate Sustainability

    • Importance of social identity theory (SIT) to understand group dynamics
    • Importance of inclusion in workplaces
    • Challenges like explicit/implicit bias, employee self-selection, diversity initiatives, work-life balance.
    • Overview of corporate sustainability and social responsibility

    Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance

    • Understanding aspects of wellbeing
    • Various perspectives on wellbeing
    • Importance of wellbeing in the workplace
    • Strategies to improve work-life balance for employees
    • Understanding workplace issues that may impact wellbeing

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