The document discusses manpower planning, which involves analyzing current and future workforce needs, forecasting demand and supply, and developing action plans to address surpluses or shortages. It outlines the manpower planning process, including conducting employee profiles and productivity analyses, forecasting demand and supply through various techniques, and developing options to deal with excess or insufficient staffing levels, such as training, redeployment, hiring, or outsourcing. The purpose is to ensure an organization has the right number and skills of people to achieve its strategic goals.