Exam 4: The HR Forecasting Process

Male university graduates who are disabled would constitute a "designated group" with respect to hiring in Canada.

​Turtle Tanks Inc. Turtle Tanks Inc.designs and manufactures spherical-shaped septic tanks that,unlike rectangular tanks,are not buoyant when buried in land and that stay put in high water tables.There is increased demand for them at resort and recreational properties,particularly lakeshore properties across Canada where buildings cannot be hooked up to municipal sewer systems.Among the many benefits of this product is that it meets high environmental standards and has recently won several "green product" awards.The company's main office and manufacturing plant is located in Kelowna,B.C. ,but over the past two years,the company has expanded.It now has service offices in all provinces and one manufacturing plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba.As a result of the company's continued major expansion,it anticipates that the required number of employees for locations outside B.C.will increase by 20 percent this year and that the need for local Kelowna employees will decrease by 10 percent.Turtle Tanks Inc.currently has 85 full-time employees.The Kelowna operations began the year with three extra senior civil construction engineers and five extra construction labourers.The growth in demand for construction engineers has been strong due to the economic developments in Turtle Tanks Inc.'s external environment and the scarcity of competitors.The plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba,began the year short of two senior civil construction engineers,four concrete finishers,and two entry-level office administration positions.The Kelowna office manager,who oversees all the offices across Canada,has recently decided to take early retirement.The owner also hopes to retire within the next few years but has no plans concerning who will take over the company.The HR manager,based in Kelowna,is very busy developing staffing policies and processes to guide and support this expansion.She has developed job descriptions to ascertain if job candidates possess the required knowledge,skills,and abilities to perform their jobs.She has also developed behavioural-based interview questions that can ascertain whether a job applicant will fit into the corporate culture of green sustainable practices of "people and the environment" and the key corporate values of "quality,environmental responsibility,and integrity." What would be the most useful technique for helping the owner find a replacement for himself?

Which of the following is NOT related to attrition?

​Turtle Tanks Inc. Turtle Tanks Inc.designs and manufactures spherical-shaped septic tanks that,unlike rectangular tanks,are not buoyant when buried in land and that stay put in high water tables.There is increased demand for them at resort and recreational properties,particularly lakeshore properties across Canada where buildings cannot be hooked up to municipal sewer systems.Among the many benefits of this product is that it meets high environmental standards and has recently won several "green product" awards.The company's main office and manufacturing plant is located in Kelowna,B.C. ,but over the past two years,the company has expanded.It now has service offices in all provinces and one manufacturing plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba.As a result of the company's continued major expansion,it anticipates that the required number of employees for locations outside B.C.will increase by 20 percent this year and that the need for local Kelowna employees will decrease by 10 percent.Turtle Tanks Inc.currently has 85 full-time employees.The Kelowna operations began the year with three extra senior civil construction engineers and five extra construction labourers.The growth in demand for construction engineers has been strong due to the economic developments in Turtle Tanks Inc.'s external environment and the scarcity of competitors.The plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba,began the year short of two senior civil construction engineers,four concrete finishers,and two entry-level office administration positions.The Kelowna office manager,who oversees all the offices across Canada,has recently decided to take early retirement.The owner also hopes to retire within the next few years but has no plans concerning who will take over the company.The HR manager,based in Kelowna,is very busy developing staffing policies and processes to guide and support this expansion.She has developed job descriptions to ascertain if job candidates possess the required knowledge,skills,and abilities to perform their jobs.She has also developed behavioural-based interview questions that can ascertain whether a job applicant will fit into the corporate culture of green sustainable practices of "people and the environment" and the key corporate values of "quality,environmental responsibility,and integrity." What would be the first strategy you would use to deal with the engineer surpluses in Kelowna,British Columbia?

A serious problem develops in some organizations when the personnel planning process becomes connected to the overall business goals of the organization.

Why are some individuals categorized into designated groups?

Turtle Tanks Inc. Turtle Tanks Inc.designs and manufactures spherical-shaped septic tanks that,unlike rectangular tanks,are not buoyant when buried in land and that stay put in high water tables.There is increased demand for them at resort and recreational properties,particularly lakeshore properties across Canada where buildings cannot be hooked up to municipal sewer systems.Among the many benefits of this product is that it meets high environmental standards and has recently won several "green product" awards.The company's main office and manufacturing plant is located in Kelowna,B.C. ,but over the past two years,the company has expanded.It now has service offices in all provinces and one manufacturing plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba.As a result of the company's continued major expansion,it anticipates that the required number of employees for locations outside B.C.will increase by 20 percent this year and that the need for local Kelowna employees will decrease by 10 percent.Turtle Tanks Inc.currently has 85 full-time employees.The Kelowna operations began the year with three extra senior civil construction engineers and five extra construction labourers.The growth in demand for construction engineers has been strong due to the economic developments in Turtle Tanks Inc.'s external environment and the scarcity of competitors.The plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba,began the year short of two senior civil construction engineers,four concrete finishers,and two entry-level office administration positions.The Kelowna office manager,who oversees all the offices across Canada,has recently decided to take early retirement.The owner also hopes to retire within the next few years but has no plans concerning who will take over the company.The HR manager,based in Kelowna,is very busy developing staffing policies and processes to guide and support this expansion.She has developed job descriptions to ascertain if job candidates possess the required knowledge,skills,and abilities to perform their jobs.She has also developed behavioural-based interview questions that can ascertain whether a job applicant will fit into the corporate culture of green sustainable practices of "people and the environment" and the key corporate values of "quality,environmental responsibility,and integrity." ​ In which process does the HR manager choose a job candidate from an applicant pool in a way that meets organizational,management,and job position objectives?​

Which of the following is an important step that HR would want to take before forecasting human resources?

​Turtle Tanks Inc. Turtle Tanks Inc.designs and manufactures spherical-shaped septic tanks that,unlike rectangular tanks,are not buoyant when buried in land and that stay put in high water tables.There is increased demand for them at resort and recreational properties,particularly lakeshore properties across Canada where buildings cannot be hooked up to municipal sewer systems.Among the many benefits of this product is that it meets high environmental standards and has recently won several "green product" awards.The company's main office and manufacturing plant is located in Kelowna,B.C. ,but over the past two years,the company has expanded.It now has service offices in all provinces and one manufacturing plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba.As a result of the company's continued major expansion,it anticipates that the required number of employees for locations outside B.C.will increase by 20 percent this year and that the need for local Kelowna employees will decrease by 10 percent.Turtle Tanks Inc.currently has 85 full-time employees.The Kelowna operations began the year with three extra senior civil construction engineers and five extra construction labourers.The growth in demand for construction engineers has been strong due to the economic developments in Turtle Tanks Inc.'s external environment and the scarcity of competitors.The plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba,began the year short of two senior civil construction engineers,four concrete finishers,and two entry-level office administration positions.The Kelowna office manager,who oversees all the offices across Canada,has recently decided to take early retirement.The owner also hopes to retire within the next few years but has no plans concerning who will take over the company.The HR manager,based in Kelowna,is very busy developing staffing policies and processes to guide and support this expansion.She has developed job descriptions to ascertain if job candidates possess the required knowledge,skills,and abilities to perform their jobs.She has also developed behavioural-based interview questions that can ascertain whether a job applicant will fit into the corporate culture of green sustainable practices of "people and the environment" and the key corporate values of "quality,environmental responsibility,and integrity." What would be the most effective strategy for Turtle Tanks to use in hiring people for the two entry-level office administration positions?

An advantage to internal recruitment is that the employee does not need extensive socialization within the organization.

Which of the following external factors affect HR forecasting?

If an organization wished to conduct HR forecasting for its operating cycle,which of the following time horizons should it use?

Turtle Tanks Inc. Turtle Tanks Inc.designs and manufactures spherical-shaped septic tanks that,unlike rectangular tanks,are not buoyant when buried in land and that stay put in high water tables.There is increased demand for them at resort and recreational properties,particularly lakeshore properties across Canada where buildings cannot be hooked up to municipal sewer systems.Among the many benefits of this product is that it meets high environmental standards and has recently won several "green product" awards.The company's main office and manufacturing plant is located in Kelowna,B.C. ,but over the past two years,the company has expanded.It now has service offices in all provinces and one manufacturing plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba.As a result of the company's continued major expansion,it anticipates that the required number of employees for locations outside B.C.will increase by 20 percent this year and that the need for local Kelowna employees will decrease by 10 percent.Turtle Tanks Inc.currently has 85 full-time employees.The Kelowna operations began the year with three extra senior civil construction engineers and five extra construction labourers.The growth in demand for construction engineers has been strong due to the economic developments in Turtle Tanks Inc.'s external environment and the scarcity of competitors.The plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba,began the year short of two senior civil construction engineers,four concrete finishers,and two entry-level office administration positions.The Kelowna office manager,who oversees all the offices across Canada,has recently decided to take early retirement.The owner also hopes to retire within the next few years but has no plans concerning who will take over the company.The HR manager,based in Kelowna,is very busy developing staffing policies and processes to guide and support this expansion.She has developed job descriptions to ascertain if job candidates possess the required knowledge,skills,and abilities to perform their jobs.She has also developed behavioural-based interview questions that can ascertain whether a job applicant will fit into the corporate culture of green sustainable practices of "people and the environment" and the key corporate values of "quality,environmental responsibility,and integrity." Throughout your case incident analysis,assume the role of a human resources consultant.Your task is to advise the organization on how it should align its strategic human resource planning with its organizational strategy.Begin by clearly and succinctly stating the problem and/or opportunity,its impact,and why it is important that these problems/opportunities are addressed.Analyze the causes of the problem/opportunity,identify solutions,and recommend a plan for implementation and justification.Please be specific about the approaches and methods you would recommend to facilitate the workforce forecasting process.

What is the first element an organization needs to consider in deriving its external supply calculation for HR forecasting?

Given the effects of the Fukushima nuclear disaster caused by the HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_T%C5%8Dhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami" Tôhoku earthquake and tsunami on the external environment,what type of forecasting would HR professionals utilize to incorporate catastrophic circumstances and their consequences?

A projection is a single numerical estimate of HR requirements associated with a specific time horizon and set of assumptions.

What data would contribute to a more successful HR forecasting process?

Turtle Tanks Inc. Turtle Tanks Inc.designs and manufactures spherical-shaped septic tanks that,unlike rectangular tanks,are not buoyant when buried in land and that stay put in high water tables.There is increased demand for them at resort and recreational properties,particularly lakeshore properties across Canada where buildings cannot be hooked up to municipal sewer systems.Among the many benefits of this product is that it meets high environmental standards and has recently won several "green product" awards.The company's main office and manufacturing plant is located in Kelowna,B.C. ,but over the past two years,the company has expanded.It now has service offices in all provinces and one manufacturing plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba.As a result of the company's continued major expansion,it anticipates that the required number of employees for locations outside B.C.will increase by 20 percent this year and that the need for local Kelowna employees will decrease by 10 percent.Turtle Tanks Inc.currently has 85 full-time employees.The Kelowna operations began the year with three extra senior civil construction engineers and five extra construction labourers.The growth in demand for construction engineers has been strong due to the economic developments in Turtle Tanks Inc.'s external environment and the scarcity of competitors.The plant in Winnipeg,Manitoba,began the year short of two senior civil construction engineers,four concrete finishers,and two entry-level office administration positions.The Kelowna office manager,who oversees all the offices across Canada,has recently decided to take early retirement.The owner also hopes to retire within the next few years but has no plans concerning who will take over the company.The HR manager,based in Kelowna,is very busy developing staffing policies and processes to guide and support this expansion.She has developed job descriptions to ascertain if job candidates possess the required knowledge,skills,and abilities to perform their jobs.She has also developed behavioural-based interview questions that can ascertain whether a job applicant will fit into the corporate culture of green sustainable practices of "people and the environment" and the key corporate values of "quality,environmental responsibility,and integrity." What internal organization conditions would constrain Turtle Tanks Inc.'s recruiting efforts?

HR forecasting will determine the supply of human resources but not the demand.

A projection incorporates several HR estimates based on few assumptions.