WGU D435 - Section 1: Human Resources Information Systems ||
All Accurately Answered.
Human Resources Technology correct answers broad term used to describe a system of software
applications and the supporting hardware necessary to operate and automate work of managing
an organization's workforce
diverse work environments correct answers mixture of hourly, exempt, and non-exempt workers
rapid expansion correct answers leading to employees in multiple cities, states, provinces,
countries or regions
rapid growth correct answers leading to an increased volume of hiring and onboarding
rapid change correct answers leading to greater need for learning or reskilling
cost concerns correct answers leading to an increased focus on time, scheduling and performance
management
tight talent markets correct answers leading to greater need for contingent workers, workforce
career management and benefit options
Core HR Administration correct answers Payroll & tax admin. HR Management. Benefits
Admin. Health, safety & wellness
Service Deliver correct answers Employee & manager self-service. Portals and workflow
platforms. Helpdesk and case management. Engagement and feedback platforms. Content and
communication platforms.
, Time Management correct answers Time and attendance. Leave management. Absence
management. Labor scheduling. Labor budgeting. Productivity/task management.
Talent Management correct answers Talent profile/skills management. Talent acquisition and
recruiting. Onboarding and mobility. Learning and development. Performance Management.
Compensation and reward management. Succession and career planning.
Analytics and Planning correct answers HR and people analytics. HR data visualization. HR
reporting and dashboards. HR data management and storage. Organizational planning and
forecasting. Workforce planning and forecasting.
Emerging HR Practices correct answers Intelligent processes and insights. Data capturing and
monitoring practices. Communication approaches. Workflow and work augmentation.
Computer Program correct answers a collection of data and instructions that can be executed by
a computer to accomplish a specific result or perform a specific task
Software Application correct answers a program or group of programs designed for end users
Software Module correct answers a part of a software program that creates a separate space or
unit in a software application that may partition off data sets, security or content
Application Programming Interface (API) correct answers software intermediary or function that
allows two applications to communicate with each other by creating guidelines for accessing
data, external software components, operating systems or microservices
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Application correct answers business management software
application that includes as suite of integrated software modules necessary to manage an
organization's business effort, including but not limited to finance, supply chain and Human
Resource applications. These are highly configurable applications.
All Accurately Answered.
Human Resources Technology correct answers broad term used to describe a system of software
applications and the supporting hardware necessary to operate and automate work of managing
an organization's workforce
diverse work environments correct answers mixture of hourly, exempt, and non-exempt workers
rapid expansion correct answers leading to employees in multiple cities, states, provinces,
countries or regions
rapid growth correct answers leading to an increased volume of hiring and onboarding
rapid change correct answers leading to greater need for learning or reskilling
cost concerns correct answers leading to an increased focus on time, scheduling and performance
management
tight talent markets correct answers leading to greater need for contingent workers, workforce
career management and benefit options
Core HR Administration correct answers Payroll & tax admin. HR Management. Benefits
Admin. Health, safety & wellness
Service Deliver correct answers Employee & manager self-service. Portals and workflow
platforms. Helpdesk and case management. Engagement and feedback platforms. Content and
communication platforms.
, Time Management correct answers Time and attendance. Leave management. Absence
management. Labor scheduling. Labor budgeting. Productivity/task management.
Talent Management correct answers Talent profile/skills management. Talent acquisition and
recruiting. Onboarding and mobility. Learning and development. Performance Management.
Compensation and reward management. Succession and career planning.
Analytics and Planning correct answers HR and people analytics. HR data visualization. HR
reporting and dashboards. HR data management and storage. Organizational planning and
forecasting. Workforce planning and forecasting.
Emerging HR Practices correct answers Intelligent processes and insights. Data capturing and
monitoring practices. Communication approaches. Workflow and work augmentation.
Computer Program correct answers a collection of data and instructions that can be executed by
a computer to accomplish a specific result or perform a specific task
Software Application correct answers a program or group of programs designed for end users
Software Module correct answers a part of a software program that creates a separate space or
unit in a software application that may partition off data sets, security or content
Application Programming Interface (API) correct answers software intermediary or function that
allows two applications to communicate with each other by creating guidelines for accessing
data, external software components, operating systems or microservices
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Application correct answers business management software
application that includes as suite of integrated software modules necessary to manage an
organization's business effort, including but not limited to finance, supply chain and Human
Resource applications. These are highly configurable applications.
