THE TERMINOLOGY REPRESENTING HUMAN RESOURCES AND THEIR STUDY
Abstract
The study examines the development and differentiation of key terminology associated with human resources within academic and practical contexts. Specific attention is devoted to the conceptual divergence of terms such as "labor resources," "human resources," and "human capital," alongside their roles in economic and management frameworks. The analysis includes the progression of theoretical perspectives, the emergence of resource-based management models, and the evolution of strategic approaches to human resource management. Through a critical review of the Michigan and Harvard models, the article identifies distinct methodological paradigms, emphasizing the integration of social, intellectual, and economic components within the human resource system.
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