HRM and Technology

Question 1

What will be enabled through the use of technology in HR

Answer 1

• strategic alignment with business objectives
• business intelligence, providing users with relevant data
• effectiveness and efficiency

Question 2

what impact does technology have on HRM?

Answer 2

• Decreased transactional activities. Lowers basic costs
• Increased client/customer focus
• increased delivery of strategic services

Question 3

define Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

Answer 3

Integrated systems used to gather, store, and analyze information regarding an organizations human resources

Question 4

Define Metrics (Workplace analytics)

Answer 4

Statistical measure of the impact of HRM practices on the performance of an organizations human capital

Question 5

What are some major components of an HRIS?

Answer 5

-HR administration
-Recruitment
-Time and attendance
-Training and development
-Pension administration
-Performance evaluation
-Compensation and benefits administration
Health and Safety
-Labor relations
-Payroll

Question 6

Describe the phases in selecting and implementing and HRIS

Answer 6

1. Adoption (Determining the need)
2. Implementation (testing)
3. Integration (train the users)