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