HR Analytics

Question 1

What is HR analytics

Answer 1

The application of mathematical, statistical and data mining techniques to HR and business data to explore concepts and ideas to solve HR related problems

Question 2

What is quantitative data

Answer 2

Objective and quantifiable
Facts are value free and unbiased
Reports statistical analysis

Question 3

What is qualitative data

Answer 3

Involves subjective assessments representing an individuals viewpoint
Deal with why what how
Value laden and potentially biased

Question 4

What does Basset Jones 2005 say about diversity

Answer 4

Recognisable source of creativity and innovation that can provide a basis for competitive advantage

Question 5

What is social sustainability - pfeffer

Answer 5

Sustaining the well being of people

Should encompass the effect of management practice in employee physical and psychological well being