UDB2001 - HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT
Tutorial 1 - Week 1 – Introduction
to HRM and Human Resource
Planning
NAME: SOFFEA YASSINNEA BINTI MOHD SUKRI
MATRIX: UDB220044
CLASS: TUTORIAL B SEC 1
Introduction to HRM - Discussion Questions.

1. Define human resource management.

- Process of employing, training, compensating people, developing policies relating to
them, and developing strategies to retain them.
[2 marks]

2. Explain two (2) competitive challenges that most organizations are facing today.
- Globalization. It empowers businesses to find less expensive methods of producing their
goods. Additionally, it heightens international competition, which lowers costs and gives
customers a wider range of options. Next, the cost of containment. Cost minimization can
guarantee or boost profitability without creating excessive hardship for individuals doing
the work. Cost containment is a proactive strategy that helps keep spending in check
rather than waiting for expenses or profits to become an issue.
[6 marks]

Introduction to Human Resource Planning - Discussion Questions.

1. Define Human Resource Planning.

- To decide the number of workers required based on organizational future needs and
requirements.
[2 marks]

2. State any two (2) reasons why HR Manager needs to plan their manpower.
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[2 marks]

3. Discuss two (2) techniques that help organizations in forecasting the demand for employees.
[6 marks]