Question

Carl, a partner at Bacrabs, an advertising agency, plans to open a branch of the agency in his hometown. He understands that the human resource (HR) requirements of the new branch would differ from that of its main office because of the differences in the nature and volume of work. Hence, he decides to examine what needs to be done in each position in the new branch according to the nature and volume of work. In the context of HR planning, which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?

A. Internal recruitment
B. Management development
C. Employee selection
D. Job analysis

Answer 1

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Human Resource management, the term Job Analysis refers to process of analyzing and collecting the information of requirement and responsibility of a job. One of the duty of an HRM is to analyze the responsibilty that a job would require. It helps in identifying and studying the nature of a job and the right person to fill that position.

In Job analysis scenario, HRM is able to form what level of experience would a person need to have for the job, and necessary skills and knowledge that's required. HR in Job analysis is able to differ from the nature and volume of work.

So, the correct answer would be option D in the given scenario. It is because Carl is examining and analyzing the nature of new branch that would be different from its main office.