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Human resources

Referring to the function within an organisation that is charged with managing its employees, often as well as its recruitment process.

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letter of admonition

Business services; Human resources

A letter of admonition is a letter to an employee that states the wrongful action of the person, the violations of the employee code of conduct and the punishment the employee will receive.

interpersonal conflict

Business administration; Human resources

The general term for any kind of conflict between individuals (as opposed to groups).

interpersonal contact

Business administration; Human resources

The general term for any kind of contact, of any type or duration, between individuals (as opposed to groups).

interpersonal relations

Business administration; Human resources

The general term for any kind of relationship or form of communication between individuals (as opposed to groups).

level of aspiration

Business administration; Human resources

The goals or standards of performance a person sets for herself or himself.

constructive dismissal

Business administration; Human resources

The legal term for a situation in which an employee leaves an organization, apparently (or technically) of her or his own free will, but where in reality she or he has been forced out by the actions ...

depersonalization

Business administration; Human resources

The loss of one’s identity or self-image. In a business organization this occurs when people are treated like machines. It is often associated with the assembly line, but is more a matter of ...

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