Human Resource Planning Considerations

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What is the purpose of using the Delphi technique in forecasting human resource needs?

  • To determine the total number of planned hours for a period
  • To estimate personnel needs from a group of experts (correct)
  • To calculate the number of hours for individual operators
  • To measure HR supply forecasting

How are the results of the Delphi technique reached?

  • By estimating skill shortages in the organization
  • By repeating summaries and surveys until experts agree (correct)
  • By calculating the lead time for recruitment
  • By measuring governmental influences on HR supply

What factor needs to be considered when determining the number of direct workers required?

  • Governmental influences on HR supply
  • Planned output volume and standard hours per unit (correct)
  • Lead time for recruitment process
  • Skill shortage within the organization

Why is it essential to make an allowance for absenteeism and idle time when calculating the number of operators required?

<p>To compensate for fluctuations in actual working hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What insight does a high absenteeism rate provide when forecasting future workforce demand?

<p>Estimate how many employees need to be hired to fill the productivity gap caused by absenteeism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does turnover rate assist HR leaders in future planning?

<p>It estimates the number of replacements required in the future (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is described as the quickest HR forecasting technique in the text?

<p>Ratio-trend analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can work-study techniques be effectively applied according to the text?

<p>When applying work measurement to determine labor requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is lead time considered necessary in the selection process according to the text?

<p>To ensure successful training and deployment of new knowledge and skills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons mentioned in the text for the constant need of replacing personnel?

<p>Employees retiring or becoming incapacitated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is human resource planning essential due to frequent labor turnover as mentioned in the text?

<p>To manage the constant ebb and flow of the workforce (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What situation necessitates manpower planning according to the text?

<p>Surplus personnel in certain areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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