Sheila is helping a sales manager determine if the sales department should hire more people. They are comparing the quarter's sales to the number of active sales people. Which HR forecasting approach is Sheila and the sales manager using?
A) A scatterplot
B) Time-series analysis
C) Trend analysis
D) Regression analysis
E) Ratio analysis

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sheila and the sales manager are using ratio analysis, which is a technique that involves calculating and comparing various ratios to help determine if the organization needs to make changes in its workforce. In this case, they are comparing sales figures to the number of salespeople to determine if more salespeople need to be hired, which is a common application of this technique. The other options listed (scatterplot, time-series analysis, trend analysis, regression analysis) are all statistical methods that may be used in HR forecasting, but they are not specifically relevant to the situation described in the question.

Sheila Is Helping a Sales Manager Determine If the Sales