When planning the expansion of a department, HR should begin with:

The correct answer is B. evaluating the skills of the employees. When planning the expansion of a department, HR should begin by evaluating the skills of current employees (B). At the SPHR level, expansion planning starts with understanding internal capability and capacity before seeking external solutions. Evaluating existing skills helps…

Workforce Planning & Employment

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Aanalyzing competitor market trends.
Bevaluating the skills of the employees.
Cbenchmarking against industry standards.
Ddetermining training needs of current employees.

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(53 responses)

A
15% (8)
B
72% (38)
C
9% (5)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

When planning the expansion of a department, HR should begin by evaluating the skills of current employees (B). At the SPHR level, expansion planning starts with understanding internal capability and capacity before seeking external solutions. Evaluating existing skills helps HR determine whether expansion needs can be met through internal redeployment, upskilling, or promotion--often faster and more cost-effective than external hiring. This assessment also identifies gaps that inform future hiring or training strategies. Competitor analysis (A) and industry benchmarking (C) provide context but do not assess internal readiness. Training needs analysis (D) follows once skill gaps are identified. SPHR exam content emphasizes that strategic growth planning begins with internal talent assessment, ensuring optimal use of existing human capital.

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