Week 4 - HRP

Question 1

What is HRP + Definition?

Answer 1

Human Resource Planning.

- strategic long term planning that covers all HR activities, linked to organisation objectives.

Question 2

What are the internal environmental factors that influence HRP ? (4)

Answer 2

• nature & culture
• size
• history
• structure

Question 3

What are the External environmental factors that influence HRP ? (5)

Answer 3

• global labour market
• technology
• legislative changes
• social issues
• demographic

Question 4

What is Labour Demand forecasting ?

Answer 4

estimating in advance the number of employees needed to meet organisational goals.

Question 5

What are 3 quantitative techniques used to measure labour demand ?

Answer 5

• indexation
• trend analysis
• simulations/scenario planning

Question 6

What is Labour supply analysis ?

Answer 6

Determines if the number & types of employees are available when/where they are needed.

Question 7

What is HRIMS + what does it do?

Answer 7

Human Resources Information management systems.

- used to gather, store analyse data to provide timely/ accurate reports on the management of people in an organisation.