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This book argues that human factor development is the key to organizational success. The author describes the human factor as the diverse personality characteristics that allow employees within the social institutions to function and remain operational over time. A lack of appreciation for the significance of personality traits in performance has resulted in organizational inefficiency, but Adjibolosoo proposes a framework that analyzes spiritual capital, moral capital, human capital, aesthetic capital, human ability and human potential and addresses any human factor deficiencies. Further, case studies show that employee effectiveness and profitability of organizations can be attained through effective human factor engineering programs. The contents of this book will serve as powerful eye-openers to scholars in HRM as well as leaders and managers looking to achieve and sustain higher levels of productivity, growth, and profitability at work.
List of contents
1. Introduction.- 2. The Evolution and Implications of Human Resources Regulations and Policies.- 3. The Proliferation of the Legal Solution in HRS Administration: The Scorecards.- 4. A Human Factor Approach to Human Resource Management and Organization Development.- 5. The Essence of Leadership Development and Performance Effectiveness: A Human Factor Perspective.- 6. Achieving Optimal Quality and Productivity: Human Sentiments and the Passions.- 7. The Human Factor Quality of the Workforce in Achieving and Maintaining Global Competitiveness.- 8. Transcending the Limitations of Global Organizational Profitability and Longevity: Preparing People for the Tasks and Challenges of Management.- 9 A Productivity and Quality Improvement Model for Global Business Managers and Leaders.- 10.Enhancing Managerial Practices and Employee Performance through Human Factor Development.- 11. Human Factor Engineering: The Best of All Alternatives.- 12. Concluding Remarks: The Human Factor Quality and the Way Forward Toward Effective and Efficient Human Resources Management.
About the author
Senyo Adjibolosoo is Professor of Economics at Point Loma Nazarene University, USA. His is Founder and President of the International Institute for Human Factor Development and the Human Factor Leadership Academy. His previous works include Human Factor in Free Market Efficiency and Spiritual Capital: Its Meaning and Essence.
Summary
This book argues that human factor development is the key to organizational success. The author describes the human factor as the diverse personality characteristics that allow employees within the social institutions to function and remain operational over time. A lack of appreciation for the significance of personality traits in performance has resulted in organizational inefficiency, but Adjibolosoo proposes a framework that analyzes spiritual capital, moral capital, human capital, aesthetic capital, human ability and human potential and addresses any human factor deficiencies. Further, case studies show that employee effectiveness and profitability of organizations can be attained through effective human factor engineering programs. The contents of this book will serve as powerful eye-openers to scholars in HRM as well as leaders and managers looking to achieve and sustain higher levels of productivity, growth, and profitability at work.
