Which method would best prepare current employees for intended promotion into the specialized positions?

The C-Suite of a company with 600 employees intends to hire 150 employees in the next 12 months. The Chief Operating Officer and the HR Director are both responsible for the expansion initiative. The company headquarters is located in a small underdeveloped city. The local school system is slightly above the state average in terms of funding and graduation levels. The local economy is based on small businesses and manufacturing. The wage base in the city is significantly lower than that of the nearest

larger city. The HR director is concerned about the ability to attract new candidates. The new positions will be administrative, business development, technical, and managerial. The HR director intends to propose that some current employees can be developed for promotion. The HR staff of two employees is excited about the project.

Which method would best prepare current employees for intended promotion into the specialized positions?
A . Create job-specific trainings for all employees based on the ADDIE model with features of vertical and horizontal loading
B . Create a talent recruitment strategy and develop individual development plans for all employees
C . Develop a management training program for succession planning and to create a pool of prospective replacements.
D . Develop a career management plan which includes identifying high-potential employees and
preparing an individual development plan for them.

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Creating a career management plan for high-potential employees that includes an individual development plan for each of them is the best option to prepare current employees for promotions. An individual development plan (IDP) is a tool to assist employees in career and personal development. Its primary purpose is to help employees reach short and long-term career goals, as well as improve current job performance.