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.
Regards,
Mallet.
From India, Hyderabad
40Abbreviations 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.
Regards,
Mallet.
From India, Hyderabad
Hey Mallet... abb. are too gud....i always like to use them bt i don’t knw these much of abbri....thanks for leting me so many fundoo abbrivations... rgds Neha
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
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