Competency-based job descriptions and termontography. The case of terminological variation

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Abstract

In this article we refect on the problem of terminological variation in the context of electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM). In particular, the article takes a closer look at central notions in the HRM policies of companies, such as the competency and job profile, and refects on the problems that may arise when companies wish to automatically exchange competency-based job profles. Those problems result from diferences in the use and understanding of competency-related terminology as well as occupational terms. The article aims to illustrate with examples from the PoCeHRMOM project how we tried to overcome those problems by using our own terminology management practices and tools.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTerminology in Everyday Life
EditorsMarcel Thelen, Frieda Steurs
PublisherJohn Benjamins Publishing Company
Pages179-191
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)978-90-272-2337-1
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Bibliographical note

Marcel Thelen and Frieda Steurs

Keywords

  • competency management
  • e-HRM
  • semantic web
  • terminological variation
  • Termontography

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