Human Resource Planning

Course Code: HRM 322

Credit Hour: 3

Course Group: Specialization Course: Human Resource Management

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Nature and Scope of HRP: Concept & Meaning of HRP - Linkages with Business Planning & Strategies - Benefits of HRP - Elements & Process of HRP.

Preparing for HR: Job Analysis - Human Resource Management/Information System - Environmental Scanning.

Assessing & Forecasting HR Requirements: Benefits of HR Forecasting - Planning Horizon - Qualitative and Quantitative Forecasting Methods - Demand & Supply Side Forecasting - Forecasting Net HR Requirements.

Succession Management: Importance of Succession Management -Evolution of Succession Management - Succession Management Process - Employee Competencies, Training & Development - Career Planning

Selected Strategic Options and Their HRP Implications: Organizational Downsizing & Restructuring - Globalization of Operations - Mergers & Acquisitions - Outsourcing.

HR Program Evaluation: Importance of Evaluation - Criteria & Techniques of Evaluation - Cost-Benefit Assessments - Audits, Utility Analysis & Impact Studies - Client Satisfaction.

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Recommended Book

Belcourt, M. and K. McBey , Thompson Nelson: Strategic Human Resource Planning, Fourth Edition, 2007.