The human resource forecasting process in general can be described as following a basic pattern that flows from a macro perspective to a micro perspective.Describe the macro- and micro-level perspectives,providing an example.

The macro perspective takes into account general trends in society and the economy (see HR Planning Notebook 4.2 for a discussion of planning at the macro level),whereas the micro level focuses more directly on challenges that are specific to the organization.The planning process often moves from the macro level to the micro level as general organizational needs become specific departmental requirements.