Manpower Planning Quiz

What is manpower planning?

• Process of forecasting an organization's future demand for customers

• Process of determining an organization's future demand for office supplies

• Process of forecasting an organization's past demand for employees

• Process of forecasting an organization's future demand for employees and determining the necessary steps to meet that demand

Why is manpower planning important for businesses?

• Manpower planning ensures the right number of employees with the right skills at the right time.

• Manpower planning only focuses on hiring more employees

• Manpower planning is not important for businesses

• Manpower planning is only important for large businesses

What are the steps involved in manpower planning?

• Forecasting, analyzing, identifying, formulating, implementing, monitoring

• Recruiting, budgeting, forecasting, training

• Hiring, training, firing, promoting

• Forecasting, analyzing, identifying, outsourcing

How can businesses forecast their manpower needs?

• By using a crystal ball to see the future

• By analyzing historical data and using workforce planning tools

• By asking employees to predict their own needs

• By flipping a coin and guessing

What are the benefits of effective manpower planning for businesses?

• Wasting resources, increasing costs, and reducing productivity

• Optimizing resources, reducing costs, improving productivity, and enhancing employee satisfaction

• Increasing costs, reducing productivity, and decreasing employee satisfaction

• Enhancing employee satisfaction, optimizing resources, and reducing costs