MS-23 Dec, 2008
MS-23 : HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING
1. Define and discuss the objectives of Human Resource Planning. Describe Pianning Processes of Human Resource Planning.
2. Explain the concept of job evaluation and discuss any two methods adopted to conduct the process citing suitable examples.
3. Discuss the purpose and process of recruitment function. Explain methods of recruiting manpower with the help of illustration.
4. What are the main features of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) in an organisation ? Discuss the usage and advantages of HRIS.
5.Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Succession planning
(b) Competency mapping
(c) HR inventory
(d) Interview
(e) Demand forecasting
6. Read the case given below and answer the questions given at the end :
The following is a memorandum from the Managing Director of National Audio Clubs Limited (NAC) to the Chairman of the Planning Committee of which the Personnel Manager is a member.
There is a need for NAC to adopt a more formal approach to manpower planning. We have been going through a period of explosive growth and this shows no real sign of slackening. The problem we have always faced and are still facing is the difficulty of making accurate forecasts in the fluid, indeed volatile, environment in which we operate. But we must find a way of overcoming this problem in order to achieve four main aims : to obtain forecasts of manpower costs for budgeting purposes; to determine, as accurately as we can, future requirements so that we can plan the necessary recruitment and training programmes to fulfil them; to ensure that we are making the most effective and economical use of our key resource - manpower
Full case not available
Questions :
(a) What are the main contents of the memorandum empha sized ?
(b) \A/hat indicators are highlighted in the data provided by the MD ?
(c) Discuss the justification of the action
required.
(d) As HR Manager, what advice would you give to the planningcommittee on
how to tackle this manpower planning task ?
