3.6.3 Managing the Human Resource Flow

What is the main purpose of human resource planning?

• To increase the number of employees

• To ensure the business has the right number of staff with the right skills

• To reduce the number of employees

• To train all employees in new technology

What do HR departments use to predict the demand and supply of staff?

• Employee opinions

• Sales forecasts

• Competitor analysis

• Local infrastructure

What is one of the factors HR departments consider when predicting the need for workers?

• The number of holidays employees take

• The introduction of new technology and techniques

• The number of competitors in the market

• The level of employee satisfaction

What is a disadvantage of internal recruitment?

• It brings in fresh new ideas

• It is a long and expensive process

• It can cause resentment among colleagues who aren’t selected

• It brings in experience from other organizations

What is an advantage of external recruitment?

• Candidates already know the business

• It is a short and cheap process

• It brings in fresh new ideas

• It motivates workers to go for a promotion

What is one method HR uses to select new staff?

• Social media sites

• Competitor analysis

• Interviews

• Local infrastructure assessment

What is one way internal recruitment helps improve employer/employee relations?

• By bringing in fresh new ideas

• By motivating employees to progress in their career

• By reducing the number of employees

• By increasing the number of competitors

What are the two types of training mentioned in the document?

• On-the-job training and off-the-job training

• Classroom training and online training

• Practical training and theoretical training

• Group training and individual training

Which of the following is an advantage of on-the-job training?

• Trainers are specialists

• No job distractions during training

• Easy to organize

• Can be expensive

What is a disadvantage of off-the-job training?

• Training is job specific

• No new ideas are brought to the business

• Can be expensive

• Lower cost of training