The Goals That Are Set in the Workforce Planning Process

question 58

Multiple Choice

The goals that are set in the workforce planning process should come directly from:

• A)mid-level managers,who tend to be most in touch with the organization's needs.
• B)the analysis of labour supply and demand.
• C)consultants' advice.
• D)the feedback provided by the organization's customers.
• E)the insights of HR professionals.

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Definitions:

Specialized Subunits

Divisions or departments within an organization that focus on a specific type of work, expertise, or service.

Legal Enforcement Arm

Agencies or departments responsible for ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and for enforcing penalties for violations.

Knowledge Workers

Knowledge workers are employees who primarily work with information or develop and use knowledge in the workplace, such as programmers, engineers, and scientists.

Psychological Contract

A psychological contract is the overall set of expectations held by the employee with regard to what he or she will contribute to the organization and that are held by the organization with regard to what it will provide to the individual in return.