Chapter 4. Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

1. Describe in detail the HR strategic planning process.
2. Describe and explain in detail the human resource planning process.
3. Explain in detail forecasting HR requirements and availabilities.
4. Explain in detail the shortage or surplus of workers forecasted.
5. Describe the job analysis process and methods.
6. Explain in detail the reasons of conducting Job analysis and its methods
7. Summarize the components of a job description.
8. Explain in detail Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) and The Occupational Information Network (O*NET).
9. Explain what competencies and competency modeling are.
10. Explain in detail what foundational competencies, Industry related and occupational related competencies are.
11. Summarize job design concepts. Explain in detail job enrichment, Job enlargement, job rotation and re-engineering
12. Why is it important in today's business environment to have a sound job analysis system? What methods are available for collecting job analysis data?
13. What is succession planning? How has succession planning changed in recent years?