This volume is the proceedings of a symposium entitled, "Strategic Human Resource Planning Applications" which was held at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on December 4-6, 1985. The meeting was sponsored by the Research Committee of the Human Resource Planning Society. In developing the symposi~m, the Research Committee built upon a study which resulted in a broad research agenda for the Society. The thrust of that research agenda was emphasis on linking the state-of- practice with the state-of-the-art. In the case of the symposium emphasiS was on the presentation of forward looking applications which could help member organizations link current practice with the research frontier. The meeting had sessions on (1) Description of Issues, (2) Human Resource Costs and Strategy, (3) Case Studies of Strategic Planning, (4) Computer Technology and Office Automation, (4) Large Scale Forecasting and Compensation Issues, (5) Models for Policy Analysis, (6) Work Force Optimization, (7) Implementation of Information Processing Activities, (8) Productivity Analysis, and (9) Relationship of Strategy to Practice. Thirty papers were presented with discussion sessions at appropriate points in the m~eting. This volume contains 18 of these papers along with an introductory paper. A short summary is also provided at the beginning of each major subdivision into which the papers are arraigned.

UNESCO pub. Retrospective evaluation of forecasting techniques and practice for human resources planning, partic. As regards skilled workers and technicians - based on case studies of national experience from market economies planned economies and developing countries, analyses main factors responsible for discrepancies between forecasts and actual changes observed in occupational structure; discusses trends, theoretics, rationale, methodology, linkage with educational planning. Organigrams, references, statistical tables.

Covers Manpower Planning, Recrutment, Selection, Induction, Training, Development, Training, Promotion Etc. In Short The Place And Role Of Personnel Depth In An Organization. Useful For Students Where Personnel Managemnt Is A Subject. It Is In Question-Answer Model.

This study re-examines the role and relevance of manpower planning and analysis in the developing countries of Africa (notably Botwana) and Asia in the light of the imperatives of structural adjustment programmes, and explores the information needs of economies in transition in the context of a shift to market-oriented plicies. Topics covered include methodology, the role of government and the types of labour market analysis required. The book contains a suggested research agenda.