In a job-requisition approval workflow, which elements are typically required for authorization?

• A. Budget, headcount, and role justification
• B. Start date and benefits
• C. Candidate name
• D. Training requirements

Answer: (A)

Authorization in a job-requisition workflow rests on three foundational items: budget, headcount, and role justification. Funding must be available to support the new position, otherwise there’s no financial path to proceed. Headcount checks ensure the organization’s staffing plan has room for one more hire, avoiding overextension of the team or budget. The role justification explains why the position is needed and how it aligns with goals, which helps determine if the hire is essential and worth approving.

Start date and benefits are specifics that typically come later in the process once approval is granted, and candidate name is unknown at the requisition stage, so they don’t drive the decision to authorize. Training requirements belong to onboarding planning rather than the initial authorization.