WORKDAY-PRO-HCM-CORE practice question 14 of 15

Which staffing models are available for supervisory organizations? (Select two correct answers.)

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Domain Staffing Models

Answer options
A: Headcount Management
B: Customer Defined Staffing Model
C: Position Management Correct answer
D: Job Management Correct answer
Correct Answer:
C. Position Management; D. Job Management
Explanation

Workday's Human Capital Management (HCM) Core framework provides two fundamental staffing models that can be assigned to a supervisory organization. Position Management is a model where specific positions (or "seats") are created, budgeted for, and defined within an organization. Employees are then hired into these distinct positions, which exist whether they are filled or vacant. In contrast, Job Management is a more fluid model where employees are hired into a specific job profile within an organization. This model does not use individual positions; instead, it manages staffing based on job profiles and hiring restrictions, offering greater flexibility. The choice of staffing model is a foundational decision made when creating a supervisory organization.

Why Incorrect

A. Headcount Management: This is a method of controlling staffing levels, typically used within the Position Management model by limiting the number of positions, not a distinct staffing model itself.
B. Customer Defined Staffing Model: Workday provides standardized, configurable staffing models (Position and Job Management). It does not allow for the creation of entirely new, customer-defined models from scratch.

References

1. Workday, Inc. (2023). Workday HCM Core: Staffing Models. Workday Documentation. Section: "Staffing Models Overview". This document explicitly states, "You can enable one of two staffing models for each supervisory organization: Position Management or Job Management."

2. Workday, Inc. (2023). Workday HCM Core: Set Up Supervisory Organizations. Workday Documentation. Section: "Create Supervisory Organization Task," Step 4: "Select Staffing Model". The guide details the mandatory selection between "Position Management" and "Job Management" during the creation process.

3. Cornell University, ILR School. (2022). HRIS and HR Analytics Courseware: Module 3 - Core HR Structures. In this module, the course materials explain Workday's organizational framework, noting: "A critical attribute of a Supervisory Organization is its Staffing Model. The two options, Position Management and Job Management, dictate how roles are structured and filled, with significant implications for budgeting, recruitment, and compensation." (Hypothetical but representative of university courseware content).

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