Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS) directly assess performance behaviors. The BARS method depends on critical incidents or short descriptions of effective and ineffective behaviors that ultimately produce a number value. The assessor is responsible for rating the specific behaviors of an employee based upon the behavioral expectations that are provided as anchors. When rating the employee, most employers prefer to also provide written feedback for […]
Comparing Healthcare Delivery Models
Introduction Healthcare delivery models are frameworks that define how healthcare services are financed, organized, and provided to populations. Each model reflects a country’s history, politics, economy, and cultural values. Globally, four dominant models are recognized: The Beveridge Model The Bismarck Model The National Health Insurance (NHI) Model The Out‑of‑Pocket Model Understanding these models is crucial for evaluating efficiency, equity, and sustainability in healthcare systems. 1. […]
Different Drums and Different Drummers – Please Understand Me By David Keirsey & Marilyn Bates
Introduction Published in 1978, Please Understand Me is a seminal work in personality psychology. Authors David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates explore human temperament and character differences. Central metaphor: “Different Drums and Different Drummers” — people march to different rhythms, shaped by temperament. The book emphasizes understanding rather than judging differences, promoting empathy in relationships, education, and leadership. Historical Context Builds on Carl Jung’s psychological types […]
Living with Worry and Anxiety in this World of Uncertainty
Study Notes: Living with Worry and Anxiety in this World of Uncertainty (Based on guides by Dr. Matthew Whalley & Dr. Hardeep Kaur, Psychology Tools, and related resources) Introduction Worry and anxiety are natural human responses to uncertainty. In times of global crises (pandemics, economic instability, climate change), these feelings intensify. The guide Living with Worry and Anxiety in this World of Uncertainty provides psychoeducation, […]
Comparing the Role of Information in Rational vs. Behavioral Models of Decision Making
Introduction Decision making is a fundamental managerial and psychological process. Two influential frameworks dominate discussions: Rational Model of Decision Making (sometimes called the “Economic Man” model). Behavioral Model of Decision Making (often associated with Herbert Simon’s concept of bounded rationality). The central difference lies in how information is perceived, processed, and utilized. While the rational model assumes complete and perfect information, the behavioral model acknowledges […]
The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman
Introduction Author: Dr. Gary Chapman, marriage counselor and pastor. Publication: First published in 1992; sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Core Idea: People express and receive love in different “languages.” Miscommunication occurs when partners use different languages. Goal: To help couples, families, and individuals strengthen relationships by learning to “speak” each other’s love language. The Concept of Love Languages Just as people speak different spoken […]
Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got Married
Introduction Author: Dr. Gary Chapman, renowned marriage counselor and author of The Five Love Languages. Publication: 2010, written to prepare couples for marriage beyond the romantic stage. Core Idea: Love alone is not enough to sustain a marriage; couples must prepare for practical realities. Purpose: To highlight essential lessons Chapman learned through counseling couples, helping partners build strong, lasting marriages. Key Themes and Lessons 1. […]
Identify how HBL plans and conducts recruitment using internal and external sources. Also explain the reasons why vacancies occur at HBL, and the factors which influence organizations such as HBL to recruit. Also evaluate the recruitment
HRM Report on Planning, Motivation and Recruitment Task 1 Coca-Cola is one of the world’s most recognized and successful beverage companies, known for its iconic soft drink introduced in 1886 by Dr. John S. Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, Coca-Cola has grown from a single soda product into a global brand, operating in more than 200 countries with a diverse portfolio of over […]
Describe the internal and external factors to consider when planning the human resource requirements of Coca-Cola by examining how Coca-Cola is developing and how changes which may arise from internal decisions and external events
HRM Report on Planning, Motivation and Recruitment Task 1 Coca-Cola is one of the world’s most recognized and successful beverage companies, known for its iconic soft drink introduced in 1886 by Dr. John S. Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, Coca-Cola has grown from a single soda product into a global brand, operating in more than 200 countries with a diverse portfolio of over […]
Identify how HBL plans and conducts recruitment using internal and external sources. Also explain the reasons why vacancies occur at HBL, and the factors which influence organizations such as HBL to recruit.
HRM Report on Planning, Motivation and Recruitment Task 1 Coca-Cola is one of the world’s most recognized and successful beverage companies, known for its iconic soft drink introduced in 1886 by Dr. John S. Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, Coca-Cola has grown from a single soda product into a global brand, operating in more than 200 countries with a diverse portfolio of over […]