CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 66 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E01-1 exam

Question #: 66
Topic #: 4

Tis employed as an HR manager for a chain of hotels. A large part of her role is to assist the HR director with forecasting personnel requirements for the next one, three and six month periods respectively.

Which TWO of the following factors should be taken into consideration when forecasting personnel requirements?

AStaff approaching retirement age

BAbsence and sickness rates

CChanges to the minimum wage legislation

DEmployee turnover

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Suggested Answer: A, B

by Beckie at Feb 27, 2023, 10:41 AM

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Nobuko

7 months ago

B should be a priority too, sickness can really mess up planning!

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Antonio

7 months ago

A is a no-brainer, but I’m not so sure about C.

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Rhea

7 months ago

Wait, how does minimum wage affect staffing needs?

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Melynda

7 months ago

I think B is just as important, though.

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Rebeca

8 months ago

Definitely A and D are key factors!

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Vallie

8 months ago

I practiced a similar question where employee turnover was a key factor, so I’m confident that option D is one of the right answers.

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Goldie

8 months ago

I think changes to minimum wage legislation might not directly affect personnel forecasting, but it could influence turnover rates. I'm leaning towards D for sure.

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Tawna

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like absence and sickness rates could also affect how many people we need to hire in the short term. Maybe option B?

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Stephania

8 months ago

I remember discussing how staff approaching retirement age can impact workforce planning, so I think option A is definitely relevant.

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Winfred

8 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on system control unit architecture to figure out which database option is the right answer.

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Jina

8 months ago

Smart card access (option D) could work, but that might be a hassle for students and staff. Plus, the setup costs could be high. I'm leaning towards the laptop locks as the most practical solution.

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Oliva

8 months ago

Capabilities seem like the most likely answer here. They are distinct, non-ambiguous, and non-redundant, just like SOA services.

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Vi

1 year ago

Wait, we're not supposed to factor in the hotel guests' propensity for starting food fights? That's a game-changer!

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Alline

1 year ago

A and B, for sure. Knowing who's about to retire and how many people call in sick is key for any good HR forecast. Can't forget the basics, am I right?

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Suzan

1 year ago

Haha, I bet Tis is really hoping the staff don't start retiring early! But B and D are the way to go here. Gotta keep an eye on those absence rates and turnover.

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Adolph

11 months ago

Changes to the minimum wage legislation can also have a big impact on staffing needs.

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Paris

11 months ago

Definitely, keeping an eye on absence rates and turnover is crucial for forecasting personnel requirements.

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Sue

12 months ago

Yeah, staff approaching retirement age can really throw a wrench in the plans.

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Ruth

1 year ago

I would go with B and C. Changes to minimum wage legislation can have a big impact on staffing requirements, and absence/sickness rates are always important to track.

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Mabelle

1 year ago

Definitely B and D. Absence and sickness rates, as well as employee turnover, are crucial factors to consider when forecasting personnel needs. Can't forget about those!

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