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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?

To compensate for fluctuations in actual working hours Signup and view all the answers

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

Estimate how many employees need to be hired to fill the productivity gap caused by absenteeism Signup and view all the answers

How does turnover rate assist HR leaders in future planning?

It estimates the number of replacements required in the future Signup and view all the answers

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

Ratio-trend analysis Signup and view all the answers

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

When applying work measurement to determine labor requirements Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure successful training and deployment of new knowledge and skills Signup and view all the answers

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

Employees retiring or becoming incapacitated Signup and view all the answers

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

To manage the constant ebb and flow of the workforce Signup and view all the answers

What situation necessitates manpower planning according to the text?

Surplus personnel in certain areas Signup and view all the answers