A resource tool for the manpower planning practitioner, the book provides significant background information on the growth of manpower programs and reasons for placing heavy emphasis on local labor markets. The background material includes a discussion of the role and functioning of labor markets. The major portion of the book is devoted to practical applications of manpower planning theory. Various stages of the manpower planning process are presented in step-by-step fashion for an easier understanding of the considerations involved and the objectives of each step. Chapters are devoted to the development of a local manpower policy, the mix and staging of manpower services, the evaluation of local programs, and the politics of planning. An analytical framework, sample forms, and flow charts are provided for analysis of the population account and the accessible jobs account. A glossary and index are included. (Author)