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Generation X and Navy Workforce Planning
MCEAP-II Kuldeep Singh Thakur
Indian Navy
2005 Winner Sailors’ Section
A human being is the most precious resource any organisation can have, and the
essence of existence of any organisation depends strictly on good and able human
beings. Therefore, management of this human resource is a great challenge to the
civilised society. Its success needs careful planning, implementation and periodic
review.
Manpower planning has been defined as having the right number and the
right kind of people, at the right place and at the right time, doing things
which result in maximum long-term benefits for both the organisation
and the individual. 1
Demands upon organisations for responsiveness to individuals have
generated an important new facet in manpower planning, i.e. career
planning as a means of integrating the relationship between the individual
and the organisation. 2
Background
The reason for any nation to raise its navy remains common for all nations. How well
one is able to create and maintain depends upon the financial, social and technological
position of that country. Although the structure and personnel policies of all the navies
remain common, we can find slight differences in methods adopted to achieve the
ultimate results. Further, maritime interests and strategic aspirations of a country
also drive its policies. This again depends largely on the above factors.
The world is polarised and the new world order is emerging. Nations want to occupy
ambitious position and a say in world affairs. With the advent of newer sophisticated
equipment and weapons, the arms race is fierce to demonstrate muscle power. Yet it
is the person behind the machine who will actually set the battle course and influence
the outcome. Therefore it is pertinent to mention that policies affecting these personnel
will have direct implications.
The trend of government employment is being metamorphosised nowadays. The
corporate sector has grown in a big way, and potential recruits have many options
that they may wish to explore before making it to the Services.