CONTENTS Preface vii Acknowledgement ix List of tables x List of figures xiv Abbreviations used xv Chapter One: Introduction 1-25 1.1 Introduction 1 12 Literature Overview 8 1.3 Objectives of the study 20 1.4 Scope of the study 21 1.5 Period of the study 21 1.6 Plan of the study 21 1.7 Methodology 21 1.7.1The universe 22 1.72 The sources of data 22 1.7.3 The sample 22 1.7.4 The methods of data collection 22 1.7.5Limitations of the study 23 1.7.6Data analysis 23 1.7.7Hypothesis 24 Reference 24 Chapter Two: The Organization: Nalco An Overview 26-109 2.1 Introduction 26 22 Utility of Aluminium 28 2.3 Aluminium and its development 29 2.4 Aluminium its properties and characteristics 29 2.5 Industry structure and development 38 2.6 Opportunities and threats 39 2.7 Outlook for future 40 2.8 Nalco: A background report 41 2.8.1 Important years in Nalco's history 42 2.8.2 Landmark events 42 2.8.3 Nalco has many first to its credit 43 2.8.4 Background details 44 2.9 Partners 48 2.10 Offices49 2.11 Awards owned by Nalco for its superior performance 52 2.12 Quality policy55 2.13 Environment policy 56 2.14 Safety policy 57 2.15 New projects 58 2.16 Raw materials 58 2.17 Intermediary products 60 2.18 Finished products 60 2.19 Technology 61 2.20 People61 2.21 Wage and incentives in Nalco65 2.22 Perks and allowances65 2.23 Advances 76 2.24 Organization structure77 2.25 Environment 78 2.26 Community79 2.27 Executive summary of Nalco 79 2.28 Non-executive summary of Nalco80 2.29 Production: Physical and Financial performance highlights81 2.30 Contribution to national exchequers 86 2.31 Training and development scenario in Nalco 87 2.32 Industrial Relation scenario in Nalco95 2.33 Welfare facilities provided by Nalco 106 2.34 Other welfare ammenities of Nalco 108 Chapter Three: Human Resource Planning (HRP): A Theoretical Perspective 110-218 3.1 Introduction 110 32 History of HRP 111 3.3 Defining HRP 115 3.4 Objectives of HRP120 3.5 Importance of HRP/ Why current interest 121 3.6 Uses of HRP 124 3.7 Planning for future 124 3.8 The Planning Method126 3.9 Approaches to Human Resource Planning 129 3.10 Human Resource Planning133 3.11 The HRP Process 134 3.11.1 Step (- Company Objectives and Strategic Plans 135 3.11.2 Step II-Analysis of Present Human Resource Inventory 135 3.11.3 Step III- Human Resource Forecasts Demand Forecasting137 3.11.4 Step IV- Forecasting Future Human Resource Supply 159 3.11.5 Step V- Reconciliation of Human Resource Supplyand Demand 172 3.11.6 Step VI-Planning-The Necessary Personnel Programmes 173 3.11.7 Step VII- Controlling And Evaluating PlanningActivities 173 3.12 Human Resource Information System 174 3.13 Human Resource Reporting 183 3.14 Human Resource Audit 183 3.15 Human Resource Accounting190 3.16 Career Planning 195 3.17 Career Management 196 References 205 Chapter Four: Human Resource Planning Practices In Nalco: Analysis of Secondary Data219-286 4.1 Introduction 219 4.2 Human Resource Planning Philosophy of Nalco220 4.3 History of HRP in Nalco 220 4.4 Objectives of HRP 221 4.5 Authorities preparing HRP in Nalco 222 4.6 Factors considered important in preparing HRP in Nalco 223 4.7 Types of Human Resource Plans 225 4.8 The HRP Process 225 4.9 Outcomes of HRA in Nalco 244 4.9.1 Human Resource Inventory Analysis . 244 4.10 Agewise Distribution of Employees of NalcS 253 4.11 Forecasting the Employee Turnover for nex five years inNalco using time series analysis 255 4.12 Recruitment of Employees in Nalco . 257 4.13 Better Utilization of HRP in Nalco 257 References 285 Chapter Five : HRP Awareness In Nalco: Analysis of Primary Data 287-332 5.1 Introduction 287 5.2 The HRP survey questionnaire and the methodology288 5.3 Methodology 288 5.3.1 Analysis of Internal Consistency of the items using Inter Item 5.3.1.1 Correlation Coefficient289 5.3.1.2 Analysis of Internal Homogeneity of the items by Factor Analysis 297 5.3.1.3 Analysis of Internal Homogeneity of items using Cronbach's Alhpa 306 5.3.1.4 Distribution of Sample Employees in Different units308 5.3.1.5 Item-wise Means, SD and Percentage Score of the total sample 310 5.3.1.6 Opinion of the respondents about the HRP practices in Nalco basing on their background factors323 Respondents opinion basing on different age group 324 Respondents Opinion Basing on Different Degrees of Experience326 Respondents Opinion basing on Different qualification327 Respondents Opinion basing on Different Departments 330 Respondents Opinion basing on Designations331 References 332 Chapter Six: Conclusion 333-347 Bibliography 348-362 Annexures:(1-7)363-368