The benefits of human resource planning to an organization are reflected in which of the following combinations?
(1) Balance between demand and supply of human resources.
(2) Non-compulsion on management to assess critically and continuously the employees and personnel policies.
(3) Duplication of efforts and conflicts are avoided.
(4) Minimizing the future returns on investment in human resources.

A. (1) and (2)

B. (1) and (3)

C. (1), (2) and (3)

D. (1), (3) and (4)

Answer: Option B