PUB4868 ASSIGNMENT 3 (Exceptional Answers) 2025

PUB4868
ASSIGNMENT 3
2025

,PUB4868

ASSIGNMENT 3

2025



Challenges in Human Resource Management Information Systems at the
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development




Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Discussion ................................................................................................................................................. 3

A. Critique of the Application of Human Resource Management Information Systems Database
Modules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

B. Reasons for HRMIS Failures ................................................................................................................ 5

C. Reasons for the Slow Introduction of HRMIS in Human Resource Sections ....................................... 6

3. Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................ 9

4. References .............................................................................................................................................. 10

, 1. Introduction

As the newly appointed Human Resource Management Information Officer at the
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD), I have observed
significant challenges regarding the application of Human Resource Management
Information Systems (HRMIS) within the department. These challenges manifest as
problematic application, slow introduction, and recurrent failures. This report aims to
critically evaluate these issues, drawing upon foundational principles of strategic public
human resource management and relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks. Given
that specific details on HRMIS issues, failures, and implementation challenges are not
directly provided in the accessible study units, this critique will proceed by inferring
potential causes and contributing factors based on broader concepts related to effective
human resource management, strategic planning, public sector governance, and
compliance.

The effective management of human resources is paramount for any public institution,
including the DoJ&CD, to achieve its mandate of delivering goods and services to
citizens and improving their welfare and well-being. The ability of an institution to
achieve its strategic objectives is intrinsically linked to its human resources, affecting
cost economy, operational effectiveness, and the capacity for innovation. An HRMIS,
when applied effectively, should serve as a critical tool to support these functions.