What does workforce analysis refer to? |
Number and type of human resource required Number and type of human resource available Number of vacancies that already exist Desirable profile of occupant |
Number and type of human resource available |
The correct answer is option 2- Number and type of human resource available. Workforce analysis would reveal the number and type available. Understanding the manpower requirements would necessitate workload analysis on the one hand and workforce analysis on the other. Workload analysis would enable an assessment of the number and types of human resources necessary for the performance of various jobs and accomplishment of organisational objectives. Workforce analysis would reveal the number and type available. In fact such an exercise would reveal whether we are understaffed, overstaffed or optimally staffed. It may be pointed out that neither over-staffing nor under-staffing is a desirable situation. |