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What is an example of a traditional Performance management: Traditional activities
human resources (HR) activity? include recruiting and performance management
that can add strategic value to the organization.
The results or outcomes need to be consistent with
the strategic goals of the organization to add
value.
True or False: Implementing an HRIS TRUE HRIS can reduce training costs by 40-60%
will reduce training costs. through automation. When implementing
traditional training programs, costs remain high for
project support personnel. When an HRIS is
implemented, many training tasks are automated.
What are two ways an HRIS can add (1) Automates many activities: An HRIS will
value to an organization? automate HR processes to conduct transactional
activities more efficiently. This allows time for HR
personnel on projects that add more value to the
organization. (2) Helps managers make better
decisions: By providing precise and prompt info to
HR personnel and managers, an HRIS enables
executives to make better decisions.
,What is a viable HR system option Paper-based systems (e.g., stored in files or
for a small organization? folders) are viable for smaller organizations if the
expense of implementing an HR system is beyond
the company's financial capabilities. Although many
companies are migrating toward digital systems,
you still may find analog systems.
Which historical period led to the The Social Issues Era: shift from employee
need for an HRIS? administration to employee development &
involvement. An increase in the amount of labor
legislation led to HR dept's being burdened with
compliance. From this, the need for an HRIS was
born.
True or False: It is a best practice in FALSE The most expensive technology may not
HR to choose the most expensive always be the best fit for an organization. It is more
technology. important to identify specific needs & compare
them with tech offerings.
Which act increased regulations on The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
organizations, creating a need for (PPACA) passed in 2010 placed new healthcare
compliance data? regulations on organizations. Many new data
requirements needed to be recorded to be in
compliance with this act.
A manager of an organization adopts Best-practice approach in which organizations
industry-recognized standard adopt industry-recognized best practices and use
practices. Which type of strategic them in their organizations.
human resource management (HRM)
approach did this manager use?
, What are two primary outcomes of (1) Allowing real-time access to accurate data that
an HRIS for managers? facilitates decision-making: The HRIS provides the
manager with data for performance management,
recruiting and retention, team management,
project management, & employee development. It
also provides info necessary to make decisions that
will contribute to the success of the unit. (2)
Providing almost continuous data about the
status of the organization: There are several third-
party software products available that provide
managers with almost continuous data about the
status of their unit & the organization. This works
like a dashboard on a car to provide info
immediately.
Which position accesses more areas Analyst (aka power user): accesses more areas of
of the HRIS than any other user? the HRIS than almost any other user. Analysts must
be proficient with reporting & query tools. They
must also understand the process used to collect
the data, how new data are verified, how the HRIS
& the employee life cycle interact, what data exist,
the structure of the data, & what data fields are up
to date and complete.
True or False: Each user of the HRIS FALSE. Users have different needs based on their
has the same information needs. roles. Some users simply input data & info, a few
simply look at data and information provided in the
form of reports, & a few others analyze the data &
info to make decisions.
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Terms in this set (297)
What is an example of a traditional Performance management: Traditional activities
human resources (HR) activity? include recruiting and performance management
that can add strategic value to the organization.
The results or outcomes need to be consistent with
the strategic goals of the organization to add
value.
True or False: Implementing an HRIS TRUE HRIS can reduce training costs by 40-60%
will reduce training costs. through automation. When implementing
traditional training programs, costs remain high for
project support personnel. When an HRIS is
implemented, many training tasks are automated.
What are two ways an HRIS can add (1) Automates many activities: An HRIS will
value to an organization? automate HR processes to conduct transactional
activities more efficiently. This allows time for HR
personnel on projects that add more value to the
organization. (2) Helps managers make better
decisions: By providing precise and prompt info to
HR personnel and managers, an HRIS enables
executives to make better decisions.
,What is a viable HR system option Paper-based systems (e.g., stored in files or
for a small organization? folders) are viable for smaller organizations if the
expense of implementing an HR system is beyond
the company's financial capabilities. Although many
companies are migrating toward digital systems,
you still may find analog systems.
Which historical period led to the The Social Issues Era: shift from employee
need for an HRIS? administration to employee development &
involvement. An increase in the amount of labor
legislation led to HR dept's being burdened with
compliance. From this, the need for an HRIS was
born.
True or False: It is a best practice in FALSE The most expensive technology may not
HR to choose the most expensive always be the best fit for an organization. It is more
technology. important to identify specific needs & compare
them with tech offerings.
Which act increased regulations on The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
organizations, creating a need for (PPACA) passed in 2010 placed new healthcare
compliance data? regulations on organizations. Many new data
requirements needed to be recorded to be in
compliance with this act.
A manager of an organization adopts Best-practice approach in which organizations
industry-recognized standard adopt industry-recognized best practices and use
practices. Which type of strategic them in their organizations.
human resource management (HRM)
approach did this manager use?
, What are two primary outcomes of (1) Allowing real-time access to accurate data that
an HRIS for managers? facilitates decision-making: The HRIS provides the
manager with data for performance management,
recruiting and retention, team management,
project management, & employee development. It
also provides info necessary to make decisions that
will contribute to the success of the unit. (2)
Providing almost continuous data about the
status of the organization: There are several third-
party software products available that provide
managers with almost continuous data about the
status of their unit & the organization. This works
like a dashboard on a car to provide info
immediately.
Which position accesses more areas Analyst (aka power user): accesses more areas of
of the HRIS than any other user? the HRIS than almost any other user. Analysts must
be proficient with reporting & query tools. They
must also understand the process used to collect
the data, how new data are verified, how the HRIS
& the employee life cycle interact, what data exist,
the structure of the data, & what data fields are up
to date and complete.
True or False: Each user of the HRIS FALSE. Users have different needs based on their
has the same information needs. roles. Some users simply input data & info, a few
simply look at data and information provided in the
form of reports, & a few others analyze the data &
info to make decisions.
