OBJECTIVES OF MANPOWER PLANNING
The main objectives of Man Power Planning may be described as
under-
1. To Forecast the need for Manpower Planning:
The very
first and most important object of Man Power Planning is to forecast the need
of manpower of the enterprise for a certain time. It also helps in the
determination of the abilities of the workforce.
2. To Prepare Recruitment Policy:
Man Power Planning helps
in preparing a sound policy for recruitment. It forms a base for the selection
of the best possible workers and employees.
3. Management of Manpower:
Man Power Planning helps with the selection of required workers
and employees according to the requirements of the enterprise. Nowadays, it is
very difficult 10 retrench employees after their selection. Therefore, it
becomes more important that the selection of employees must be made only after
careful thought and sound planning. Man Power Planning helps in achieving this
objective.
4. To Maintain the level of Production:
Man Power Planning
reduces the absenteeism of workers, and minimises the rate of labour turnover which
helps in maintaining the level of production.
5. Promotion of Personnel Policy:
Man Power Planning forms a
base for the promotion of personnel policy regarding promotion, transfer,
remuneration and termination of employees.
6. Other Objects:
Man Power Planning helps in achieving the following other objectives also
- The schemes of labour welfare may be made more effective.
- The cost of labour may be reduced.
- Human relations may be friendly and harmonious.
