Resource Management: topic 3 WGU
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Delphi Technique - Answer A method of group decision-making and forecasting that involves
successively collating the judgments of experts.
Developing Data - Answer The first phase of the process of human resources planning. This
includes inventories of the current workforce, projected future needs, and an understanding of
what will be required to meet those needs.
Human Resource Planning (HRP) - Answer Involves forecasting the human resource needs of
an organization and planning whatever is necessary to meet those needs.
Managerial Estimates - Answer The most common method of estimating HR demand. These
are typically made by top management (a top-down approach).
Multiple Linear Regression - Answer An extension of simple linear regression analysis.
However, instead of relating employment to just one variable, multiple variables are used.
Nominal Grouping Technique - Answer A group process involving problem identification,
solution generation, and decision-making.
Redundancy Planning - Answer HR planning associated with the process of laying off
employees who are no longer needed.
Replacement Planning - Answer This type of planning uses charts that show the names of
the current occupants of positions in the organization and the names of likely replacements.
Simple Linear Regression - Answer A projection of future demand is based on a past
relationship between the organization's employment level and a variable related to
employment, such as sales and shows how these measures are connected.
Succession Planning - Answer This type of planning tends to be long-term, developmental,
and flexible. Although this type of planning is widely practiced, many employers who use it tend
to emphasize characteristics of the managers and downplay characteristics of the positions to
which the managers may eventually be promoted.