STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY: A CASE-BASED ANALYSIS

Year 2023, Volume: 11 Issue: 2, 82 - 109, 26.12.2023

Filiz Mızrak

https://doi.org/10.14514/beykozad.1346605

Abstract

In the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of the aviation industry, the effective management of human resources plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction. This study delves into the realm of human resource management within the aviation sector, focusing on the strategies that organizations employ to attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce. Through an in-depth analysis of relevant case studies from various aviation organizations, this research aims to uncover the diverse approaches utilized to address the unique challenges and opportunities of human resource management in this industry. The study explores recruitment and training practices, leadership development, employee engagement initiatives, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies in the aviation context. By synthesizing insights from these cases and existing literature, the research provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of different strategies and their impact on operational performance and organizational success. The findings not only contribute to the academic discourse on human resource management but also offer practical implications for aviation industry professionals and policymakers striving to optimize human capital utilization in the pursuit of excellence.

Keywords

Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Aviation Industry

HAVACILIK ENDÜSTRİSİNDE ETKİLİ İNSAN KAYNAKLARI YÖNETİMİ STRATEJİLERİ: VAKA TEMELLİ ANALİZ

Abstract

Havacılık endüstrisinin dinamik ve hızla gelişen ortamında, insan kaynaklarının etkili yönetimi, operasyonel mükemmeliyeti, güvenliği ve müşteri memnuniyetini sağlamada önemli bir rol oynar. Bu çalışma, havacılık sektörü içinde insan kaynakları yönetimi alanına derinlemesine bir bakış sunarak, organizasyonların yetenekli bir işgücünü çekmek, geliştirmek ve elde tutmak için kullandığı stratejilere odaklanıyor. Farklı havacılık organizasyonlarından ilgili vaka incelemelerini detaylı bir şekilde analiz ederek, bu araştırma, insan kaynakları yönetiminin bu endüstrideki zorlukları ve fırsatları ele almak için kullanılan çeşitli yaklaşımları ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma, havacılık bağlamında işe alım ve eğitim uygulamalarını, liderlik geliştirme, çalışan katılımı girişimlerini ve gelişen teknolojilerin entegrasyonunu analiz etmektedir. Vakaların ve mevcut literatürün içgörülerini kullanarak, çalışma, farklı stratejilerin etkinliğini ve operasyonel performans ile kurumsal başarı üzerindeki etkisini ortaya koymaktadır. Elde edilen sonuçlar, sadece insan kaynakları yönetimi konusundaki akademik tartışmaya katkı sağlamakla kalmayıp, aynı zamanda mükemmeliyeti hedefleyen havacılık endüstrisi profesyonelleri ve politika üreticileri için insan sermayesinin etkili kullanımını optimize etme amacıyla pratik sonuçlar sunmaktadır.

Keywords

Stratejik Yönetim, İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi, Havacılık Endüstrisi

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