A RESEARCH ON HR MANAGERS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS HOROSCOPES

Year 2017, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 40 - 58, 30.03.2017

Adeviye Erdogan , Omer Kursad Tufekci

https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2017.378

Abstract

Purpose- This aim of
this study is to reveal the attitudes of human resources managers towards
horoscopes. 

Methodology- Nowadays
human resources have begun to be seen as intellectual capital, and the
expectations of the human resources managers have also begun to change. With an
understanding of the term the right person for the right job approach, It has
become important that the candidates' attitudes, actions and behaviors,
compatibility with the company and company values, whether they will take place
in company strategies in the long term, energy, being innovative and being open
to development.

Findings- Human
resource managers' attitudes towards horoscopes are measured and their level of
attitude toward horoscopes is high. According to research findings, there is a
significant difference between the attitude towards sex and the sex, the status
of carrying it with its own zodiac sign, and the belief in believing the
influence of zodiac in the behaviors of the person.

Conclusion- Human
resources managers' attitudes towards horoscopes are high. Considering the
horoscopes in the stages of human resources management will gain a different
perspective on the management of human resources and centering the horoscopes
at all stages of human resource management is thought to be useful in
positioning people towards the right job. 

Keywords

Human Resource Management, Horoscopes, HRM Stages, Astrology, Human Resources Manager

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