HR Planning and Forecasting Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of HR planning?

  • To predict future sales and revenue.
  • To identify and address potential legal issues related to hiring practices.
  • To ensure a company has the right number of employees with the necessary skills. (correct)
  • To eliminate the need for hiring and firing.

    • Which of the following is a key step in the HR planning process?

  • Developing an employee training program.
  • Conducting performance reviews.
  • Forecasting the number and types of employees needed. (correct)
  • Negotiating salary increases for current employees.

    • What is 'environmental scanning' in the context of HR planning?

  • Analyzing competitor's compensation packages and benefits.
  • Assessing the effectiveness of existing HR policies and procedures.
  • Monitoring economic trends, laws, and social concerns that affect hiring. (correct)
  • Evaluating current employee performance and potential for growth.

    • How is HR planning related to strategic planning?

    <p>HR planning needs to be integrated with strategic plans to ensure staffing meets organizational goals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are qualitative techniques used in HR forecasting?

    <p>Expert opinions, Delphi method, and scenario planning. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some ways an organization can address a labor surplus?

    <p>Implement a hiring freeze (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario represents a labor shortage?

    <p>The organization has difficulty filling open positions due to a lack of qualified candidates. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is jobsharing?

    <p>A type of work arrangement where employees work reduced hours to share a single position. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a layoff and termination?

    <p>Layoffs are for economic reasons, while terminations are for performance reasons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an internal solution for addressing a labor shortage?

    <p>Promotion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of replacement charts?

    <p>To provide a visual representation of potential replacements for key positions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the advantages of using the Delphi Technique in forecasting future HR needs?

    <p>It involves key decision-makers and focuses on the future. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when forecasting labor supply?

    <p>Changes to the external labor force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a quantitative forecasting method?

    <p>Trend Analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Qualitative forecasting methods?

    <p>Focus primarily on historical data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used to analyze an organization's internal labor supply considering employee skills and qualifications?

    <p>Skill inventories (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique uses a graphical method to determine the relationship between two factors?

    <p>Scatter Plot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quantitative technique is used to forecast labor demand by analyzing historical data patterns over time?

    <p>Trend analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a replacement chart?

    <p>Identifying potential internal candidates for promotions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Succession Planning?

    <p>To ensure an adequate supply of qualified candidates for future senior positions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a factor that influences the external labor market?

    <p>Demographic education levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used to gather expert opinions on future labor demand through a series of questionnaires?

    <p>Delphi technique (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Study1, what does the 'ε' represent?

    <p>Residual of the model (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of gap analysis in Human Resources Planning?

    <p>Determining the difference between forecasted labor demand and supply (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in the HRP process focuses on identifying potential external candidates?

    <p>Forecasting the availability of candidates (Supply) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a skills inventory in human resources planning?

    <p>Assessing the potential for employee promotions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    HR Planning (HRP)

    The process of forecasting employee needs and skills for a company.

    Environmental Scanning

    Analyzing external factors that influence hiring capabilities.

    Qualitative Techniques

    Methods focusing on subjective assessment in HR forecasting.

    Quantitative Techniques

    Methods using statistical data for HR forecasting.

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    Steps of Forecasting HRM

    Sequential actions taken to predict future HR needs.

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    Staffing Table

    A representation of all jobs and employee needs in an organization.

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    Labor Equilibrium

    When the expected supply of employees matches actual demand (S=D).

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    Labor Surplus

    When the number of employees exceeds the forecasted demand (S>D).

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    Job Sharing

    Splitting duties of a single position between two or more employees.

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    Labor Shortage

    When employee supply cannot meet organizational needs (S<D).

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    Management Inventories

    Records that document management employees and their qualifications.

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    Labour Supply Forecasting

    The process of predicting the availability of workers, both internal and external, for an organization.

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    Replacement Chart

    A visual representation showing who can replace whom in job openings.

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    Labour Demand Forecasting

    The process of estimating the number of employees needed by an organization in the future.

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    Succession Planning

    A strategy to ensure a suitable supply of successors for key jobs.

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    Gap Analysis

    A process that compares forecasted labour demand and supply to identify shortages or surpluses.

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    Skills Inventory

    A record of employees' skills and qualifications used to assess internal candidates for roles.

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    Markov Analysis

    A method for tracking employee movements and career progression.

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    Trend Analysis

    Analyzing past employment levels to predict future hiring needs.

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    Succession Plans

    Strategies for identifying and developing future leaders within the organization.

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    Trend Analysis

    A quantitative technique used to predict future workforce needs based on historical data.

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    Nominal Group Technique

    A face-to-face method for exchanging ideas to generate solutions.

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    Delphi Technique

    A method for idea generation using distant communication tools.

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    Delphi Technique

    A qualitative method where opinions from experts are collected and aggregated for decision-making.

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    Ratio Analysis

    Determining future staffing needs based on sales volume and employee numbers.

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    Internal Supply

    The pool of existing employees considered for new positions through promotions or transfers.

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    Study Notes

    HR Planning (HRP)

    • HR planning (HRP) involves determining the necessary number of employees and their skills.
    • HRP predicts the number and skills needed by a company.
    • HRP must align with overall goals (long-term and short-term) strategic plans.
    • Environmental scanning is crucial; it examines external factors impacting a company's ability to find and hire people.

    Steps of Forecasting HRM

    • Slide 12 is important, focusing on both qualitative and quantitative techniques.

    Forecasting Labour Supply

    • Key considerations include organizational and HR policies, external labor market conditions, and occupational marker conditions.
    • Techniques like skills inventories, management inventories, and replacement charts help identify and track current and potential employees.

    Forecasting Labour Demand

    • Quantitative techniques like trend analysis, ratio analysis help predict demand accurately.
    • Qualitative techniques like nominal group and Delphi methods support decision-making related to future needs.
    • Gap analysis compares forecasted supply and demand.

    Steps in the HRP Process

    • Forecasting the availability of candidates (Supply): includes internal (promotions, training, transfers) and external (outside candidates).
    • Internal supply techniques (Skill Inventories, Management Inventories, Replacement Charts).
    • External supply techniques (looking for potential candidates who are outside the current company).

    Replacement Summaries

    • Detailed analyses including strengths, weaknesses, performance, and experience of employees.

    Succession Planning

    • Ylike Olympus has fallen or Designated Survivor.
    • A plan to identify and develop successors for key roles to maintain business continuity in case of unforeseen events.

    Markov Analysis

    • Tracks employee movements, revealing the actual number of employees in different positions and promoting.

    Techniques for Forecasting External Candidates

    • (Details in the text.)

    Step 2: Forecasting Future HR Needs (Demands)

    • Forecasting the number and type of employees needed to achieve organizational goals.
    • Methods include trend analysis (past employment levels) and ratio analysis (calculating future needs based on historical sales volumes).

    Scatter Plots and Regression Analysis

    • Graphical and mathematical methods for determining relationships between two variables.

    Qualitative Techniques

    • Nominal group technique (face-to-face, generating ideas).
    • Delphi technique (exchange ideas without face-to-face interaction).

    Step 3: Planning & Implementing HR Programs to Balance Supply & Demand

    • Staffing Table: Illustrates current and future organizational positions and employee requirements.

    3 Techniques

    • Labor Equilibrium (Supply=Demand)
    • Labor Surplus (Supply > Demand)
    • Labor Shortage (Supply < Demand)
    • Techniques to address labor surplus: job sharing, layoffs, termination, leave of absence.
    • Techniques to address labor shortage: internal (transfer, promotion, employee retention) or external (recruiting).

    Know the Difference

    • Attrition, Layoff and Termination.

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