Strategic Direction as an Input to Human Resources Planning

Human resources planning as a key activity and essentially integrating Human Resources Management is the process by which a company ensures a sufficient number of personnel and fulfills the objective of optimizing its human structure It makes it possible to foresee future needs based on criteria of social commitment and overall profitability and to determine the ideal number of employees needed at any given time with the right qualifications or skills and in the right positions in the present and foreseeable future For years strategy experts have emphasized the importance of clearly defining a company s strategic framework because it allows it to create its identity purpose and direction At the same time this framework serves as an instrument to appropriate a greater portion of the value created from for example the implementation of more and better business innovation practice

Methodological Proposal for the Elaboration of a Tourist Potential Index Applied to Historical Heritage

The proposal and development of tourism projects need previous studies that demonstrate their potential, facilitate the analysis of data and decision making. Since the expansion of tourism in the 1960s, different methodologies have been developed that have sought to study the capabilities of the territories and, in turn, have offered a theoretical framework that supports their results. On the one hand, the objective of this work is to analyze existing models of potentiality and their evolution, and on the other hand, offer an index of potentiality calculation that takes into account physical and human aspects and pay attention to late medieval heritage of the province of Cádiz (Spain

Smart Performance Measurement Tool in Measuring The Readiness of Lean Higher Education Institution

The development of autonomy University drives management innovation to increase the alternative sources of income with the purpose of the efficiency improvement and productivity of the institution. One of a management model that leads to increase productivity through cost reduction is Lean service. The implementation of Lean Higher Education Institution (LHEI) requires total involvement of organization maneuver, including social culture, infrastructure, and leadership support. Therefore, the readiness of the institution in welcoming Lean concepts becomes significant. This article tried to develop a prototype of an intelligent performance measurement tool by analyzing the readiness indicators using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. This tool provided the classification of organizational readiness into five performances level. The measurement performed as a Decision Support System (DSS) to recommend University management level in making a decision and correcting action towards the optimal execution of Lean service. As a case study, this prototype system has been tested with Black Box and User Acceptance Test (UAT) in Indonesia Islamic Higher Education Institution. The finding reveals that the prototype system can be used as a performance measurement tool in measuring the readiness of Lean's service in Islamic Higher Education Institution

Entrepreneurial Approach to Success: A Study of Warren Buffet of Mexico Carlos Slim

Carlos Slim is among the most successful entrepreneurs in Mexico He is also known as the Warren Buffett of Mexico The aim of this study is to critically analyze and identify the entrepreneurial approaches and psychology that made Carlos Slim the Warren Buffett of Mexico To achieve this the Competency theory of Driessen 2005 was deployed knowledge capabilities motivation and characteristics are the components of competency theory which jointly form entrepreneur competence which can be interpreted as successful behavior in practice is adopted and modified to suit the scope of this study Most of the researches on entrepreneur focused on competency theory as it is deemed suitable for assessing entrepreneur competence talent skills traits behavior and what characteristics and a motivational factor of entrepreneur influence business success Laan Driessen and Zwart 2010 Therefore the theoretical framework for this study was developed using three variables Characteristics Capabilities and Internally Driven Motivation because the variable Knowledge can only be assessed on the basis of the business plan which is beyond the scope of this study Driessen 2005 The findings of this report show that Carlos Slim has internally driven motivation and need for achievement that propelled him to succeed in business he also has specialist thinking style self-belief and risk-taking propensity traits which are the characteristic that enabled him to seize opportunities and to take calculated risk that led to high profitability Baun and Locke 2004 Forbes 2010 In addition Carlos is a creative entrepreneur that can revive any company from the recession and make it profitable at the long run he is always optimistic and focuses more on the solution rather than the problem BBC 2010 Driessen 2005 These entrepreneur approaches are the factors that contributed to Carlos success and made him Warren Buffett of Mexic

The Cost of Universal Health Care in India: A Model Based Estimate

Introduction: As high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses pose heavy financial burden on the families, Government of India is considering a variety of financing and delivery options to universalize health care services. Hence, an estimate of the cost of delivering universal health care services is needed. Methods: We developed a model to estimate recurrent and annual costs for providing health services through a mix of public and private providers in Chandigarh located in northern India. Necessary health services required to deliver goo

Positive and Negative Emotions within the Organizational Context

This paper is a theoretical study based on information from the literature on emotions in organizations seeking the following aspects conceptual clarification and definition of emotions presenting the main interpretive-explanatory theoretical models depending on which analysis is performed and highlighting the main causes associated with the appearance of emotions In this paper we present some of the theories which outlines general conceptual framework used in addressing emotions The second part of the paper is centered on the analysis of eight emotions four positive emotions joy happiness gratitude and well-being and four negative emotions anger fear envy and jealousy Descriptive picture follows the main indicators of emotions in terms of intensity or level of activation hedonic tone duration direction expression motivational value and cognitive value The last part of the paper contains some general considerations on emotion management in organization

Patrimonio medieval en la provincia de Cádiz: territorialización y potencialidad turística

[ES] Los conjuntos históricos medievales representan un ejemplo del legado humano donde territorio y cultura se combinan con un fuerte potencial para el turismo. Es por ello que en los últimos años han surgido propuestas y estudios con fines comunes: la puesta en valor y dinamización turística del patrimonio bajomedieval. En este sentido, los estudios desarrollados van desde la creación de propuestas de itinerarios turísticos tematizados hasta el diseño de métodos específicos para el análisis de su potencial como “producto” para el turismo. En términos de patrimonialización, se propone un método que, si bien se aleja del análisis más técnico en cuanto a las características intrínsecas de los bienes culturales, se centra, principalmente, en aquellos elementos que inflluyen en los procesos de territorialización del patrimonio con base en la relación entre territorio, cultura y patrimonio. Para ello, se propone un modelo de caracterización territorial del patrimonio, considerando aquellos elementos externos a los bienes que influyen directamente sobre su uso y aprovechamiento. La aplicación, realizada sobre el patrimonio bajomedieval en los municipios de la provincia de Cádiz, vislumbra las posibilidades del método empleado y el desarrollo del patrimonio bajomedieval como elementos que, o bien presentan pocas iniciativas turísticas, o bien una promoción individualizada y alejada del contexto histórico en el que surgieron.Calderón Puerta, DM.; Ramírez Guerrero, G.; Arcila Garrido, M. (2023). Patrimonio medieval en la provincia de Cádiz: territorialización y potencialidad turística. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 225-232. https://doi.org/10.4995/Icomos2022.2022.1492222523

The Relationships of Selected Curriculum Program Areas on Credential Attainment of African American Males Enrolled in the North Carolina Community College System

This study explores the differences in credential attainment for African American male students enrolled in selected programs of study in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). In addition, this study describes the relationship between the credential attainment rates of African American males and students not identified as African American males. The results of this study indicate that African American males who began their enrollment in fall 2005 are most likely to earn a credential in a CIP code areas in Business and least likely to earn a credential in a program of study from the Arts/Sciences CIP code area. When compared to other students in the sample, African American males are less likely to earn a credential from North Carolina community colleges than African American females, white males, or white females. The study also identifies implications for academic advisors, faculty, and college policy, and suggests that colleges develop customized programs and encourage faculty from CIP code areas to share practices and to work collaboratively to increase credential attainment for African American males. The study ends with suggestions for future research that further explores African American male credential attainment by CIP code area