Stuvia.com - The study-notes marketplace
HRM2605
Contents:
• Notes: Covers the
entire module
• Old Past papers and
Answers
, Stuvia.com - The study-notes marketplace
HR FOR LINE MANAGERS – HRM2605
Section 2 - Finding and Placing Qualified
Workers
Study Unit 4 - Strategic HR Planning and Research
Types of HR Planning
The company can choose whether it wants to be proactive or reactive. The formality
of the plan: formal or informal.
Informal route - the planning is done in the heads of managers and HR staff.
Formalised approach - the plan is clearly spelled out in writing and backed up by
supporting docs and data.
Craft has identified the following possible types of linkages:
o Input linkages. HR information is made available before or during the strategic
planning process through a specialised HR unit or a committee of HR
personnel.
o Decision inclusion linkages. HR personnel are either directly or indirectly
involved in the strategic planning process of the company.
o Review and reaction linkages. HR personnel can respond to a
proposed or final strategic plan.
Steps in the SHRP Process
Step 1: Situation analysis
Monitor and assess the company mission & core business Conduct
environment scanning to gather info on trends in external & internal
environments
Step 2: HR Demand analysis
The determination of total manpower requirements of company Types, skills &
location of employees must be determined Analyse past trends & productivity then
linking company plans to productivity levels and projecting future needs
Step 3: HR Supply analysis
Entails evaluation of future supply of labour (internal & external)
Step 4: Strategy Development Step 5:
Succession Planning
Identifying a longer-term plan for the orderly replacement of key employees
HRM2605
Contents:
• Notes: Covers the
entire module
• Old Past papers and
Answers
, Stuvia.com - The study-notes marketplace
HR FOR LINE MANAGERS – HRM2605
Section 2 - Finding and Placing Qualified
Workers
Study Unit 4 - Strategic HR Planning and Research
Types of HR Planning
The company can choose whether it wants to be proactive or reactive. The formality
of the plan: formal or informal.
Informal route - the planning is done in the heads of managers and HR staff.
Formalised approach - the plan is clearly spelled out in writing and backed up by
supporting docs and data.
Craft has identified the following possible types of linkages:
o Input linkages. HR information is made available before or during the strategic
planning process through a specialised HR unit or a committee of HR
personnel.
o Decision inclusion linkages. HR personnel are either directly or indirectly
involved in the strategic planning process of the company.
o Review and reaction linkages. HR personnel can respond to a
proposed or final strategic plan.
Steps in the SHRP Process
Step 1: Situation analysis
Monitor and assess the company mission & core business Conduct
environment scanning to gather info on trends in external & internal
environments
Step 2: HR Demand analysis
The determination of total manpower requirements of company Types, skills &
location of employees must be determined Analyse past trends & productivity then
linking company plans to productivity levels and projecting future needs
Step 3: HR Supply analysis
Entails evaluation of future supply of labour (internal & external)
Step 4: Strategy Development Step 5:
Succession Planning
Identifying a longer-term plan for the orderly replacement of key employees
