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.

AR	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 Reengineering
BST	Basic Skills Trainer
BTW	By The Way
C
CAI	Computer Aided Instruction
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
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
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
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