1. Explain the function of human resources planning?

2. Explain why the Human Resource Planning function is an important part of a companys strategic planning process.

3. What are the steps of HR planning?

4. Recommend two (2) strategies the company can do if they have a surplus of employees. Explain when these strategies are best used.

5. Discuss the options organizations have for reducing labor surpluses. In doing so, discuss how they vary in terms of speed and the amount of human suffering.

6. Forecasting indicates that the need for skilled technical employees in your company will increase dramatically this year. If the company continues on its present course, it will experience a substantial labor shortage by year's end. Something must be done fast, but management is concerned about maintaining its flexibility. Which of the options for avoiding expected labor shortages would be most appropriate under these circumstances? Explain your answer.

7. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of downsizing strategies for human resources planning.

8. List the Qualitative and Quantitative methods to forecast the demand of labour.

9. What are the tools from which internal supply of labour can be forecasted?

10. Succession planning is a critical tool to plan for the organizations future. Explain.

11. Explain, the importance of the recruitment and selection process in achieving the organizations strategy.

12. A new recruiter wants to conduct reference checking solely for the selection process. Do you agree or disagree with only checking references for selection. Explain.

13. Differentiate between structured and unstructured interviews used during the selection process.

14. Assume a current job vacancy requires the candidate to demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills.

a. Develop one (1) behaviourally-based interview questions which would assist the recruiter in selecting the most qualified candidate.

b. Develop one (1) situational interview question which would assist the recruiter in selecting the most qualified candidate.

15. In your own words, explain how the selection process may be disadvantaged if recruitment efforts were not effective.

16. In your own words, differentiate between using the various selection tests available. Differentiate between three (3) types of selection tests, of your choice.

17. In class, we discussed methods of recruitment. List and briefly explain any three (3) methods of external recruitment. Give an example of when we would use those methods of recruitment.

18. Abdullah is working as a recruiter in an IT organization. Advise Abdullah on how he can conduct the screening process effectively during the selection process.

19. In your own words, explain why a behavioural or situational interview question is more effective than a general interview question such as tell me about yourself.

20. Onboarding is the employees first experience with an organization.

a. Outline, the main purpose of onboarding.

b. Explain the possible long-term results from an effective onboarding program.

21. To ensure onboarding is effectively achieved and accomplishes the main goal of onboarding, companies include orientation, socialization and training. Explain the four main achievements that should take place during the onboarding process.

22. If a new employee does not feel like a part of the team at the organization, which of the 4 Cs was potentially not achieved. Explain.

23. If a new employee does not understand the policies and rules, which of the 4 Cs was potentially not achieved. Explain.