Worldatwork Exam GR1 Topic 3 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for Worldatwork's GR1 exam

Question #: 46
Topic #: 3

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Why is understanding the organization's business strategy key to planning for future human capital needs?

ATo make certain turnover remains low at all times

BTo ensure there are never any unanticipated job vacancies in the organization

CTo ensure that the number of employees with the right skills are available to meet future organizational requirements

DTo make certain company recruiters know how many job ads to place

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by Carin at Oct 15, 2022, 09:53 AM

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Esteban

1 months ago

I'm just glad they didn't include an option like 'To make sure the HR team gets a good tan on their next company retreat.'

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Shawnee

B) To ensure there are never any unanticipated job vacancies in the organization

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Chuck

3 days ago

A) To make certain turnover remains low at all times

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Keneth

4 days ago

C) To ensure that the number of employees with the right skills are available to meet future organizational requirements

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Cassie

2 months ago

Option A? Really? Keeping turnover low is important, but it's not the key reason for understanding the business strategy. These HR folks need to stay focused on the big picture.

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Erinn

1 months ago

D) To make certain company recruiters know how many job ads to place

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Beckie

1 months ago

I agree, understanding the business strategy helps in planning for the right skills needed in the future.

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Susana

1 months ago

C) To ensure that the number of employees with the right skills are available to meet future organizational requirements

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Anjelica

2 months ago

I'm not sure if Option D is completely wrong. Knowing the number of job ads to place could also be an important factor in planning for future human capital needs.

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Marsha

6 days ago

But don't you think knowing how many job ads to place is also important for planning ahead?

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Teri

11 days ago

I agree, turnover and job vacancies can be managed if the organization has the right people in place.

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Nida

15 days ago

Option C is the best choice. Having employees with the right skills is crucial for the organization's future needs.

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Antonio

17 days ago

Yes, that's true. Option D could also play a role in planning for future human capital needs.

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Timothy

18 days ago

But don't you think knowing how many job ads to place is also important for planning?

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Keneth

1 months ago

I agree, turnover can be costly so it's important to have the right people in place.

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Ciara

2 months ago

Option C is the best choice. Having employees with the right skills is crucial for meeting future needs.

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Eladia

2 months ago

I agree with Bonita. Option C is the best choice as it's all about aligning human capital planning with the organization's strategic objectives.

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Christiane

1 months ago

I agree, aligning human capital planning with the organization's strategic objectives is crucial for success.

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Sheridan

1 months ago

I think option C is the best choice too. It's important to have the right skills available for future needs.

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Bonita

2 months ago

Option C seems to be the right answer here. Understanding the business strategy is crucial to ensure that the organization has the right talent and skills to meet its future needs.

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Cherri

17 days ago

Understanding the business strategy helps in planning for the future workforce needs effectively.

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Cyndy

18 days ago

That's true, without the right talent, the organization may struggle to meet its objectives.

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Lashawnda

19 days ago

Definitely, it's important to align human capital with the business strategy to achieve goals.

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Renay

1 months ago

I agree, having employees with the right skills is essential for the organization's success.

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Sharee

2 months ago

But wouldn't D also be important to know how many job ads to place?

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Nicolette

2 months ago

I agree with Fatima, having the right skills in place is crucial for the organization's success

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Fatima

3 months ago

C) To ensure that the number of employees with the right skills are available to meet future organizational requirements

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