HR Planning at M&K

Workforce complement at M&K as of the end of this year is as follows:

The staffing levels for CEO and EVPs are to remain unchanged next year. The number of

SVPs and VPs required are dependent on annual revenues. Staffing levels for SVPs and

VPs are considered to be optimal in this year. Revenue generated for the year $2011$ was

$$2$ billion with $10$ SVPs and The revenue level for next year is expected to reach

$$3$ billion.

The company is planning to open three additional offices across the country next year.

Each office requires $5$ directors, $15$ senior managers, $30$ managers,

$,$ and

$80$ assistants.

The company will also be outsourcing its payroll and benefits administration to DES next

year. The company is getting rid of its donut business because of the shift in consumer

tastes to healthier foods. Currently, $15$ directors, $20$ senior managers, $30$ managers, $50$

associates, and $150$ assistants are involved in these activities.

Introduction of a new computer system will increase the productivity of the assistants by

$50$ percent but will require hiring a team of technical staff, which will include $5$ senior

managers, $10$ managers, and $50$ associates.

Forecasted losses for next year are as follows:Total

$39$

$40$

Table $2$ External Hiring if exclusively promote from within $($see sample table $6\mathrm{.}4,$ p$\mathrm{.}154)$