Which use of performance appraisal corresponds to identifying the numbers and types of employees the organization will require to meet its objectives?

• A. Human Resource Planning
• B. Recruitment and Selection Planning
• C. Training and Development
• D. Compensation Programs

Answer: (A)

Forecasting the numbers and types of employees needed to achieve objectives is a human resource planning activity. Performance appraisal contributes valuable data about current employees—their performance, skills, potential, and readiness for advancement—which helps determine future staffing needs and the mix of skills required. This information feeds into workforce planning to forecast demand, assess supply, and decide how many people with which competencies the organization will need.

Recruitment and Selection Planning is about how you attract and choose people to fill those needs—it's the execution of staffing once gaps are identified. Training and Development focuses on improving skills after needs are known. Compensation Programs deal with pay and rewards, not with forecasting staffing requirements.