In Oracle Planning 2024’s Workforce module, certain configuration tasks are mandatory to enable basic functionality, while others are optional depending on the organization’s needs. The task that is not mandatory is:
A. Employee Type: Incorrect. Defining Employee Type (e.g., full-time, part-time) is mandatory because it establishes the categories of employees to be planned, forming the foundation of workforce data.
B. Planning and Forecast Preparation: Incorrect. This task is mandatory as it sets up the planning periods, scenarios, and versions, which are essential for Workforce to function within the broader Planning application.
C. Benefits and Taxes: Correct. Configuring Benefits and Taxes is optional. While Workforce provides predefined options to calculate benefits (e.g., health insurance) and taxes (e.g., payroll taxes), organizations can choose not to configure these if they do not need detailed compensation planning beyond salaries.
D. Workforce Assumptions: Incorrect. Workforce Assumptions (e.g., hiring rates, salary increases) are mandatory to drive calculations and populate employee data over time.
The Oracle documentation specifies that while Benefits and Taxes enhance Workforce planning, they are not required for core functionality, making C the non-mandatory task.
References:
Oracle Planning 2024 Implementation Study Guide: "Configuring Workforce Module" (docs.oracle.com, Published 2024-10-01).
Oracle EPM Cloud Documentation: "Workforce Configuration Tasks" (docs.oracle.com, Published 2023-11-20, updated for 2024).
