Human Resource Management Assessment Answer
Key Topics
Introduction:
Introduces the topic in an interesting & appropriate way. Defines the objective &content of the essay. Provides a perspective on the issue.
Body:
(Do not use this word as a sub heading) Each issue under investigation is explained specifically and critically analysed. Arguments/viewpoints
supported by evidence from reference material, data or examples. Logical progression of ideas. Demonstrates a high level of quality research into the topic utilising academic sources of good quality and variety.
Conclusion:
All aspects drawn together in a brief, concise summary. Consistent with
findings, no new material introduced but may finish with some implications or a comment on the future of the issue.
Presentation:
Quality of expression, grammar, spelling, punctuation and proofreading. Format and layout in professional manner– including signed assessment cover sheet.
Referencing:
Use of correct author?date (APA) referencing system in a consistent and correct manner in the essay itself. Inclusion of an accurate reference list on a separate page listing only the sources
that have actually been used. The reference list is arranged in alphabetical order according to the authors’ last
names. (A-Z) No sections.
Introduction
The workforce planning is an important function of the Human resource management and the activity consists of estimating the needs of the organization from its workforce in the current and future scenario based on the company objectives. This not only estimates the size of the workforce needed but also the skills, knowledge, experience and type of the workforce needed to fulfil the company objectives. It is clear that the overall scope of the workforce planning is extremely important for strategic HRM planning which justifies the position of the workforce planning as one of the core HRM activities. The main outcome of the workforce planning is five years forecast period during which the human resource requirements of the company are predicted based on the current company position and expected changes in the business both form external and internal factors. Therefore, the predictability of the labour needs of the company is important for the future planning activities that include both long-term planning and contingency planning based on the scenario. However, the workforce planning and its importance in the competitive advantage for the company in a specific market is a matter of debate as the role of workforce planning in HRM is a topic explored and new connection discovered every day.
