Technology In HR

Question 1

What is a virtual learning enviroment?

Answer 1

Allows employees to access training materials online or through specific software packages

Question 2

What are the benefits of VLE?

Answer 2

-can be accessed from anywhere which means employees can do training within their own time
-saves finance on employing specialist trainers, sending employees to courses and printing materials

Question 3

What are the costs of VLE?

Answer 3

-can be costly to initially set up VLE
-some employees may be more reassured by face to face training rather than online

Question 4

What is video conferencing?

Answer 4

-can be used to conduct interviews
-saves company time and finance on travel
-still allows the interviewer to see potential candidates appearance and body language

Question 5

How is the internet used in HR?

Answer 5

-can be used to advertise jobs online which increases potential applicants
-can be used by candidates to complete online application forms
-speeds up recruitment process and saves finance for the organisation

Question 6

Explain a data based use in HR?

Answer 6

-databases can be used to store employee data
-having employees records stored electronically means data can be retrieved, amended, printed and shared easily

Question 7

How is an e-diary used in HR?

Answer 7

-allows meetings and appointments to be created and shared
-useful for HRM departments when scheduling appointments slots for interviews as it ensures appointments are not double booked

Question 8

How is electronic testing used in HR?

Answer 8

-can be used to help in the selection process as candidates can complete online tests, either in the office or from home
-these tests can then be electronically marked which allows the company to easily compare employees

Question 9

How is presentation software used in HR?

Answer 9

-used to deliver info to large numbers of staff at any one time
-help present training courses
-can be shared easily with staff via email

Question 10

What are benefits of using technology in HR?

Answer 10

-increased speed of info handing and decision making
-increased productivity and efficiency
-reduction in staffing costs
-flexible working times

Question 11

What are the costs of using technology in HR?

Answer 11

-hardware and software can be expensive
-loss of efficiency until staff are used to the systems
-network disruptions can lower productivity
-possible data corruption