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The Skunk Works Approach: An Innovative Solution For Human Resources Management

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  • Pavlina Ivanova

    (University of Economics – Varna, Bulgaria)

  • Katya Antonova

    (University of Economics – Varna, Bulgaria)

Abstract

The contemporary conditions in which organizations operate can be described by the acronym VUCA, which represents the four unique features of the present: volatility - the speed, dynamics and importance of change; uncertainty - the inability to anticipate emerging problems, events, situations; complexity - the complexity of the environment and of interrelationships; ambiguity - the emergence of new problems, situations and knowledge. This makes it necessary for companies to adapt to changes in the environment in a short time by seeking new and innovative approaches, not only concerning the production process, but also the process of human resource management. The aim of the authors of the article is, in the context of the current dynamic conditions and in relation to the emergence of unforeseen circumstances, to present the possibilities for organizations to benefit from the adoption of the structural approach "skunk works" for making quick decisions in specific situations by agile teams.

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  • Pavlina Ivanova & Katya Antonova, 2022. "The Skunk Works Approach: An Innovative Solution For Human Resources Management," INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE "HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT", University of Economics - Varna, issue 1, pages 93-102.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrn:hrmsnr:y:2022:i:1:p:93-102
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    Keywords

    human resources; innovative approaches; skunk works; VUCA;
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    JEL classification:

    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility
    • M54 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Labor Management

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