HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING

To understand the purpose, process and applications of human resource planning in the context of different organizational strategies. To create a critical appreciation and knowledge of understanding the determinants of human resource requirements. And the means for meeting those requirements. To create practical awareness about the current trends in human resource planning in global companies.

Section A

Introduction

: definition and concept of HRP, benefits, process. HRP components.

HR planning and corporate strategies

: HR planning as a strategic process-employees as resources-goal attainment, linking HR process to strategy, involvement in strategic planning process, strategic HR Planning model, staffing system.

Job analysis

: meaning and definition, job analysis process, techniques of job analysis, methods and practice of job analysis, competency based approach.

HR Forecasting

: Forecasting Manpower Needs, the Forecasting Process, Inventorying available talent, Projecting Future Talent Supply, forecasting Staffing Requirements. Index analysis-expert forecasts-delphi technique-nominal group technique-HR budget and staffing table, scenario forecasting, regression analysis.

Career planning and succession management

: definitions, concepts, stages of career development process and organizational HR Policies, carrier Anchors – Stages of growth and career, career processes Succession management process and Management development programmes, objectives of MDP’s, Job rotation, Auditing MDP’s management development methods, challenges of succession management, Replacement analysis.