Question 1

What are the basic steps in human resource planning (HRP)?

Accepted Answer

The objectives and goals of HRP are defined in the first step. Then the current status of HRM is examined, followed by an analysis of the supply and demand of human resources. Then HR action plans are developed, implemented and reviewed over time.

Question 2

What is human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

Human resource planning is the process of optimizing the strengths in a workforce and focusing on opportunities available to meet the business goals you have set for yourself. Human resources planning is a more time-intensive process than most businesses would want to admit.

Question 3

What is the importance of human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

Human resource planning is important as it helps ensure optimum use of the total manpower in the company. It will also help anticipate the risks of people leaving the company, forecast the skills and anticipate the training needs of the employees.

Question 4

What are the stages of human resource planning (HRP)?

Accepted Answer

The stages of human resource planning are the steps in human resource planning that we mentioned earlier. The stages are needs identification, supply and demand estimation, plan implementation and review.

Question 5

What are the benefits of human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

The benefits of human resource planning are that it enables optimum use of the human resources available and to understand the job market of the future and forecast the skills that will be in demand, together ensuring the business’ revenue and reputation keeps growing.

Human Resource Planning

Human Resource Planning (HRP): Definition, Objectives, Importance, Process, Challenges

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