COMMON HR Abbreviations
Abbreviations
are considered as the luxury of the lazy. Yet, life in the profession
could be quite un-exciting without them.
How many times have you noticed
the Boss marking you the papers in the office by writing, "FNA". And
then you carry out the task & send him the note "FKAP". Similarly,
"FKPP", "KA", "ASAP","KRA" , "MBO", etc. etc. have all been be widely
used, understood or abused in the "CJ" of "MNC"&"LJ". For the
under-exposed or less-initiated professional corporate mortals (like
most of us) needing "HS" breeding, these alphabets packaged in
inverted commas mean, "For necessary action", "For Kind Approval
Please", "For Kind Perusal Please", "Kindly Advise", "As Soon As
Possible", "Key Results Area", "Management By Objectives", "Corporate
Jungle", "Multi-National Corporation" , and "Lala Ji" respectively .
Don't forget the "HS" promoted by the Latka-Jhatka TV anchor person in
UN-CENSORED. You still have not got the meaning of "HS"! How "LS"?
("High Society", "Low Society") .
When I used to handle placements,
I was very fond of using "BOD" and "LBW". Please don't give a blank
expression, like most give when they don't know what is there in the
abbreviation. Yeah! That's better. The blank expressions are usually
there for split seconds only, afterwards everyone is talented enough
to hide the bliss of ignorance. Let me tell you a secret - I do the
same…Pshsh… "BOD" is meant for giving "Benefit of Doubt" to the
candidates. I never reject anyone. I only declare them "LBW"- "Let The
Bugger (or Babe) Wait".
I love Abbreviations. I don't mind when
some people call it a habit of lazy people. Ask them to speak, at
least ten times, the full form of "SPICMACAY" (Society for Promotion
of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) or the now
redundant "COFEPOSA" (Conservation Of Foreign Exchange and Prevention
Of Smuggling Activities Act). One of our renowned leader has kept
"MISA" as the name of his daughter. I wonder whether he would like to
call her every time as "Maintenance of Internal Securities Act".
Coming
back to the world of Management Abbreviations, I've compiled a
reasonably decent list for your everyday benefit. This list is for
professional enrichment and amusement without any copyright
attachment.
A
AAMOF - As A Matter Of Fact
AAR -
After Action Review
AFAIK - As Far As I Know
AL -
Accelerated Learning
ALARA - As Low As Reasonably Achievable
ASAP - As
Soon As Possible
ATS - Advanced Training System
A/V -
Audio Visual
B
B&P - Bid and Proposal
BEER -
Behavior, Effect, Expectation, Results (for feedback for improvement)
BET -
Behavior, Effect, Thanks (for positive feedback)
BPR -
Business Process Re-engineering
BST - Basic Skills Trainer
BTW - By
The Way
C
CAI - Computer-Aided Instruction
CAUSED -
Can they do it, do they have a positive Attitude, is it Useful to
them, are they Skilled in it, do they have similar Experience, is it
Different.
CAX - Computer Assisted Exercises
CBI -
Computer-Based Instruction
CBT - Computer-Based Training or
Competency Based Training
CETA - Cost-Effective Training
Analysis
CMI - Computer Managed Instruction
CP -
Change Proposal
CPI - Continuous Process Improvement
CYA -
Cover Your A**
D
DMP - Data Management Plan
DR -
Design Review
DSM - Don't Shoot Me
DTP -
Detailed Test Plan
E
ECR - Electronic Classroom
ENDEX -
End of EXercise
ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
EOD - End
Of Discussion
EPSS - Electronic Performance Support
System
ERIC - Educational Resources Information
Center
ET - Embedded Training; Evaluation Tool
ETC -
Estimate To Complete
EQ - Emotional Quotient
F
FOJT -
Formal On-the-Job Training
FTX - Field Training Exercise
FWIW -
For What It's Worth
FYCP - Future Years Corporate Plan
FYI - For
Your Information
G
GIGO - Garbage In, Garbage Out
GOK - God
Only Knows
GTA - Graphical Training Aid
H
HPT -
Human Performance Technology
HR - Human Resources
HRD -
Human Resource Development
HRM - Human Resource Management
HUMINT -
Human Intelligence
I
I&D - Integration and Development
I&KP -
Instructor and Key Personnel
IAW - In Accordance With
ICW -
Interactive Courseware
IIRC - If I Recall Correctly
IKPT -
Instructor and Key Personnel Training
IMI - Interactive Multimedia
Instruction
IMHO - In My Humble Opinion
INPO - In
No Particular Order
I/O - Input/Output
IOW - In Other Words
IPT -
Integrated Product Team
IQ - Intelligence Quotient
ISD -
Instructional System Development
ISD/SAT - Instructional Systems
Development/ Systems Approach to Training
IT - Instructional Technology
ITP -
Individual Training Plan
ITS - Integrated Training System or
Individual Training Standard
J
JA - Job Aid
JITT -
Just-In-Time Training
K
KA - Knowledge Acquisition
KAS (KSA)
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills
KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid
KITA -
Kick In The Ass (a motivational method)
L
LG - Lecture Guide
LO -
Learning Objective
LRC - Learning Resource Center
M
MINIEX -
Mini-EXercise
MOP - Measure Of Performance
MPA -
Motivation Problem analysis
MS - Milestone
N
NA -
Needs Assessment
NDI - Non Developmental Item
NIS - Not
In Specification
NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming
O
OJT -
On-the-Job Training
OOBE - Out-Of-Box Experience
OTM - One
Time Measure
OTOH - On The Other Hand
P
P3I -
Pre-Planned Product Improvement
PA - Performance Assessment
PE -
Practical Exercise
PEBCAK- Problem Exists Between Chair And
Keyboard
PFA - Pulled from the Air
PITA -
Pain In The Ass
PMFJI - Pardon Me For Jumping In
PPM -
Policy and Procedures Manual
PPP - Personnel Performance
Profile
PR - Program Review
PTR -
Problem Trouble Report
Q
QA - Quality Assurance
QAR -
Quality Assurance Evaluator
QC - Quality Control
QI -
Quality Improvement
QM - Quality Management
QVT -
Quality Verification Test
R
RAD - Rapid Application
Development
RBM - Rational Behavioral Model
RESA -
Research, Evaluation, and Systems Analysis
RFI - Request For Information
RFP -
Request For Proposal
RFT - Ready For Training
ROTFL,
ROTFLMAO - Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Ass Off
RTFM -
Read The F****** Manual
S
SAT - Systems Approach to Training
SGI -
Small Group Instruction
SGL - Small Group Leader
SIM -
Simulator
SIMTECH - Simulation Technology
SITD -
Still In The Dark
SKA - Skills, Knowledge, Attitude
SMART -
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time based (objective and
goal setting)
SME - Subject Matter Expert
SOO -
Statement Of Objectives
SOW - Statement Of Work
SPEC -
Specification
SQ3R - Survey the material to be learned,
develop Questions about the material, Read the material, Recall the
key ideas, Review the material (learning strategy)
SQT -
Skills Qualification Test
STRAP - System Training Plan
STX -
Situational Training Exercise
SWAG - Scientific Wild Ass Guess
T
T&D -
Training and Development
T&E - Training And Evaluation
TA -
Transactional Analysis
TADS - Training Analysis Data Sheet
TADSS -
Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations
TBA - To
Be Announced
TBD - To Be Determined
TDNS -
Training Development Needs Statement
TDS - Training Development Study
TE -
Training Emphasis
TEA - Training Effectiveness Advocate or
Training Effectiveness Analysis
TEE - Training Effectiveness
Evaluation
TEEP - Training Effectiveness Evaluation
Plan
TEMP - Test and Evaluation Master Plan
TFT -
Technical Feasibility Test
TINSTAAFL - There Is No Such Thing
As A Free Lunch
TKT - Threshold Knowledge Test
TLA -
Training Level Assignment
TLO - Terminal Learning Objective
TM -
Technical Manual
TMO - Training Material Outline
TMP -
Training Management Plan
TO - Task Order
TOIS - Task Oriented Instructional
System
TOS - Training Objective Statement
TPR -
Trained Personnel Requirement
TPTB - The Powers That Be
TQM -
Total Quality Management
TQR - Training Quality Report
TR -
Training Requirement
TRADE - Training Devices
TSA -
Training Situation Analysis
TSFC - Training System Functional
Characteristics
TSP - Training Support Package
TT -
Technical Test
TTHSS - Touch, Taste, Hear, Sight, Smell
(5 Senses)
TWI - Training Within Industry
V
VAK -
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
VI - Visual Information
VV&A -
Verification, Validation, and Accreditation
VV&C - Verification, Validation
and Certification
W
WAG - Wild Assed Guess
WBI - Web
Based Instruction
WBPSS - Web Based Performance Support
System
WBS - Work Breakdown Structure
WIIFM -
What's In It For Me
WYSBYGI - What You See Before You Get It
WYSIWYG -
What You See Is What You Get
Y
YAFA - Yet Another Fine Acronym
YMMV -
Your Mileage May Vary
YOYO - You're On Your Own
YTD -
Year To Date
Z
ZD - Zero Defects
Someone rightly said ,"If you pick
an idea from one place, it is called theft, and if you pick it from
many places, it is called research". I am sure that you and your
friends would keep enriching this research. This can even be a good
past time for "BBWRA" people. Come on, this means "Bored By Work
Routines and Activities".
"DWBH-HHKED" . This of course you
know - DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY, HUM HONGE KAMYAB EK
DIN