) The first step in the human resource planning process is A) forecasting. B) goal setting. C) program implementation. D) program evaluation. E) groupthink.

A. Forecasting

Explanation: Forecasting can be explained as an analytical process used for making prediction about future event or occurrence usually by using data from past events or trend analysis. Human Resource managers make employ the principle of forecasting in planning and strategizing organizational decisions such as predicting the number of employees, materials and other human resources required by an organization.

Forecasting enables human resource managers to predict and make decision on employee recruitment or staffing based on the companies project and other factors which affects an organization's need with regards to labor.

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