Evolution of a decision support system for human resource planning in a petroleum company

A comprehensive human resource planning system has been discussed for a large multi-divisional, multi-locational petroleum company in India. A Decision Support System (DSS) has been designed using the principles of a resource support approach which primarily focuses on providing the critical tools and resources needed for Human Resource Management. The design provides the company alternative directions to plan for manpower requirements, recruitment, placement, promotion, appraisal and development. Further, the DSS has helped the Human Resource Division of the company analyze human resource decisions to overcome many problems, to cut down delays in implementing new projects and to expand the business in new areas.