Human Resource Management 15th Ed by Dessler: Job Analysis and Talent Management Process Practice Test

Workforce planning is the part of Talent Management that decides which positions to fill. It combines job analysis with planning and forecasting to determine what roles exist or will exist, how many openings are needed, and when they should be filled. Job analysis defines what each role requires—the duties, responsibilities, and the skills and competencies needed—while planning and forecasting estimate future demand and the organization’s internal supply. Together, these tools help decide which positions to pursue first, ensuring staffing aligns with strategy, budget, and timelines. Subsequent steps then handle recruiting, selecting, developing, and retaining those identified roles.