Developing And Implementing Workforce Plans

Question 1

Components of workforce plan

Answer 1

1. Background analysis involved in the various stages

2. Detailed plan of action involving recruitment and training

Question 2

Internal influences on workforce plans

Answer 2

1. The organisations corporate or strategic plan, including its corporate objectives
2. The organisations marketing and production plans including its marketing and production objectives
3. The financial position of the organisation
4. The internal labour supply
5. Other internal factors

Question 3

External influences on workforce plans

Answer 3

1. Market conditions
2. The labour market and demographic trends
3. The state of the economy and government policy
4. Legislation
5. Local factors

Question 4

Issues implementing workforce plans

Answer 4

1. Employer/ employee relations
2. Corporate image
3. Cost
4. Training

Question 5

The value of using workforce plans

Answer 5

1. Ensures that an organisation has a sufficient and appropriately skilled workforce to meet its objectives.
2. Enables organisation to avoid labour shortages and ensure production continues (practical level)
3. Allows an organisation to compete more effectively in the market