Question

Strategic human resource planning is

a, tied closely with an organization's strategic plans

b, not used to determine the priority of human resource activities

c, concerned solely with executive succession

d, conducted primarily by the line managers

Which of the following methods is a common strategy for reducing resistance to change?

a, explaining to employees that they have no choice but to accept the change

b, having the leaders fully develop an organizational plan and then sharing details of the plan with employees after the plan is finalized

c, only sharing the positive benefits or advantages of the change with employees

d, education of and communication with organization members

Answer 1

1. a, tied closely with an organization's strategic plans

Strategic human resource planning is not only crucial to an organization’s success, but it should be part of the overall company’s strategic plan, because so many businesses today depend on people to earn profits.

2. d, education of and communication with organization members

Resistanec to change can be minimized by education and communication Employees can be informed about both the nature of the change and the logic behind it before it takes place through reports, memos, group presentations, or individual discussions.