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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
MU0010-Manpower Planning and Resourcing
(Book ID: B1765)
Assignment (60 Marks)
Note: Answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is
followed by evaluation scheme. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60.
Q1. What do you mean by Manpower Planning? Describe the various stages & obstacles
involved in Manpower Planning.
Definition of Manpower Planning - 1
Explain the various stages involved in Manpower Planning - 6
Explain the obstacles in Manpower Planning - 3
Answer. Manpower Planning:
Manpower Planning which is also called as Human Resource Planning consists of putting right
number of people, right kind of people at the right place, right time, doing the right things for
which they are suited for the achievement of goals of the organization. Human Resource Planning
has got an important place in the arena of industrialization. Human Resource Planning has to be a
systems approach and is carried out in a set procedure. The procedure is as follows:
1. Analysing the current manpower inventory
2. Making future manpower forecasts
Q2. Define Resourcing Strategy. Explain the components of Resourcing Strategy.
Definition of Resourcing Strategy - 2
Explanation of all the components of Resourcing Strategy - 8
Answer. Resourcing Strategy:

2. Human resources planning is a process that identifies current and future human resources needs
for an organization to achieve its goals. Human resources planning should serve as a link between
human resources management and the overall strategic plan of an organization.
As defined by Bulla and Scott, human resource planning is ‘the process for ensuring that the
human resource requirements of an organization are identified and plans are made for satisfying
those requirements’. Reilly defined workforce planning as: ‘A process in which an organization
attempts to estimate the demand for labour and evaluate the size, nature and sources of supply
which will be required to meet the demand.’ Human resource planning includes creating an
Q3. Explain the Selection process undertaken by an organization.
Listing out the steps in selection process - 2
Explanation of the steps in the selection process - 8
Answer. Steps in selection process:
A scientific and logical selection procedure leads to scientific selection of candidates. The criterion
finalized for selecting a candidate for a particular job varies from company to company.
Brief details of the various steps in selection procedure are given as follows:
1. Inviting applications:
The prospective candidates from within the organization or outside the organization are called for
applying for the post. Detailed job description and job specification are provided in the
advertisement for the job. It attracts a large number of candidates from various areas.
Q4. Define Career Planning Process .Describe the various factors involved in Career Planning
Process.
Definition of Career Planning Process - 2
Explanation of the various factors involved in career planning process - 8
Answer. Career Planning Process:
According to Schermerborn, Hunt, and Osborn, ‘Career planning is a process of systematically
matching career goals and individual capabilities with opportunities for their fulfillment’.
A career plan is an individual’s choice of occupation, organization and career path.
Career planning encourages individuals to explore and gather information, which enables them to
syn-thesize, gain competencies, make decisions, set goals and take action. It is a crucial phase of
human resource development that helps the employees in making strategy for work-life balance.

3. Q5. As an HR, you are asked to focus on the Talent Development Process in your organization.
How would you define Talent Development? Explain the necessity of Talent Development from
an HR perspective. Explain the model for achieving excellence in Talent Development.
Definition of Talent Development - 2
Explain the necessity of Talent Development - 5
Factors responsible for achieving Talent Development - 3
Answer. Talent Development is all about developing and guiding those star employees who are
able to contribute to the company’s success and growth. Thus, the key to continued success lies
not only in the ability to retain these employees in the organisation, but also in understanding,
managing and developing their talents in the best possible way.
Advantages of Talent Development
• Ensure retention of talent
• Develop “guiding stars”
Q6. What are the key HR elements practiced by HR managers in decision making? Explain any
five of them.
List the key HR elements - 3
Explanation of any five key HR elements in decision making - 7
Answer. Key HR Elements:
1. Staffing
2. Payroll
3. Training and Development
4. Legal Compliance.
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