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Abstract: In contrast to traditionally investing in automation technologies for better use of tangible assets, enterprises have begun to invest in optimizing
human capital.
Human capital
management, or talent
management, is a set of
human resources practices focusing on the acquisition,
management, and optimization of the enterprise workforce.
PubDate: 8/28/2009
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