TOWARDS A BEHAVIOURAL VIEW OF MANPOWER PLANNING

Abstract

Manpower planning is defined in terms of the elements of prediction and control, and certain key aspects of these dimensions are identified. It is suggested that there is scope for integrating what are essentially quantitative and qualitative approaches to manpower planning. At organisational level, manpower planning activities have certain constraints and these must be considered. The question of personnel movement in relation to the organisation is discussed as a manifestation of organisational behaviour, and certain dimensions of organisational control are considered. It is argued that a consideration of the theoretical and practical contributions of behavioural scientists are essential for manpower planning.

Citation

Timperley, S. (1972), "TOWARDS A BEHAVIOURAL VIEW OF MANPOWER PLANNING", Personnel Review, Vol. 1 No. 3, pp. 4-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb055204