3.6 DECISION MAKING TO IMPROVE HUMAN RESOURCE
PERFORMANCE
3.6.1 Setting human resource objectives
In this topic you will learn about
The value of setting human resource objectives
Internal and external influences on human resource objectives and
decisions
From your existing knowledge, list activities included in “Human Resources”.
, Number, skills and location of employees
• Matching workforce skills, size and location to business needs
• This is important for the business to run smoothly and be able to match supply
to demand
• Enabling all aspects of the business to function
• Meet new challenges to the business
• Meet seasonal fluctuations
• Respond to changes in the workforce e.g. people leaving, changing jobs internally, taking
maternity or paternity leave
Business in focus – Facebook
continues it’s expansion -
Create a bullet point plan to answer
the 16 mark question
PERFORMANCE
3.6.1 Setting human resource objectives
In this topic you will learn about
The value of setting human resource objectives
Internal and external influences on human resource objectives and
decisions
From your existing knowledge, list activities included in “Human Resources”.
, Number, skills and location of employees
• Matching workforce skills, size and location to business needs
• This is important for the business to run smoothly and be able to match supply
to demand
• Enabling all aspects of the business to function
• Meet new challenges to the business
• Meet seasonal fluctuations
• Respond to changes in the workforce e.g. people leaving, changing jobs internally, taking
maternity or paternity leave
Business in focus – Facebook
continues it’s expansion -
Create a bullet point plan to answer
the 16 mark question
