Question 1

Workforce analytics are primarily used to meet government standards of employment equity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Rose believes in fair compensation regardless of gender, race, or other demographic characteristics. She is reviewing her company's employees with respect to their positions and compensation to ensure everyone is being fairly treated. Which subsystem of her company's HRIS will be most helpful to complete this task?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labour relations 
B)  Payroll interface 
C)  Employment equity 
D)  Training and Development 
E)  Compensation and benefits administration 
A)  Labour relations 
B)  Payroll interface 
C)  Employment equity 
D)  Training and Development 
E)  Compensation and benefits administration

Question 3

Research indicates that companies that use technology effectively to manage their HR function are no more or less effective than those that do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sheila is an HR specialist at a newly formed organization. The organization has 50 employees and is expected to grow to about 100 over the next 4 years, adding 10-15 employees per year. The company is thinking of purchasing an HR system. As the HR specialist, Sheila's recommendation will be to

Accepted Answer

A)  engage a consultant to prepare a request for proposal and review prospective vendors. 
B)  use a paper-based system since the employee base is small. 
C)  purchase a comprehensive HRIS with all subsystems. 
D)  acquire an HRIS so all of its functions can flow through a single system so data redundancies can be identified and eliminated. 
E)  purchase only the attendance management and Employment Equity subsystems now since they are essential. 
A)  engage a consultant to prepare a request for proposal and review prospective vendors. 
B)  use a paper-based system since the employee base is small. 
C)  purchase a comprehensive HRIS with all subsystems. 
D)  acquire an HRIS so all of its functions can flow through a single system so data redundancies can be identified and eliminated. 
E)  purchase only the attendance management and Employment Equity subsystems now since they are essential.

Question 5

What are the seven key competencies in the HR model introduced by David Ulrich, Wayne Brockbank, and a study by Mercer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mastery of technology, strategic contribution, HR knowledge, business knowledge, integrity, data management, operations management 
B)  Strategic contribution, HR delivery, business knowledge, personal credibility, HR knowledge, operations management, financial management 
C)  Mastery of technology, strategic contribution, HR delivery, personal credibility, business knowledge, data management, financial management 
D)  Mastery of technology, transactional contribution, customer service, credibility, HR knowledge, financial management, training 
E)  Strategic contribution, HR mastery, HR delivery, mastery of technology, personal credibility, training, data management 
A)  Mastery of technology, strategic contribution, HR knowledge, business knowledge, integrity, data management, operations management 
B)  Strategic contribution, HR delivery, business knowledge, personal credibility, HR knowledge, operations management, financial management 
C)  Mastery of technology, strategic contribution, HR delivery, personal credibility, business knowledge, data management, financial management 
D)  Mastery of technology, transactional contribution, customer service, credibility, HR knowledge, financial management, training 
E)  Strategic contribution, HR mastery, HR delivery, mastery of technology, personal credibility, training, data management

Question 6

Demonstrating that HR is adding value to the bottom line continues to be a major challenge. According to a survey by Mercer, what percentage of chief financial officers feel HR is focused on strategic activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
E)  25% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
E)  25%

Question 7

Recruitment and applicant tracking is a subsystem in an HRIS which enables an organization to program rules into the system such as unused vacation can accumulate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Some of the common employee self-service (ESS) applications allow employees to

Accepted Answer

A)  update the information of other employees. 
B)  access and manage their personal information. 
C)  change salary deductions. 
D)  update HR and related policies. 
E)  make changes to payroll information for themselves. 
A)  update the information of other employees. 
B)  access and manage their personal information. 
C)  change salary deductions. 
D)  update HR and related policies. 
E)  make changes to payroll information for themselves.

Question 9

You are the Director HR at an accounting firm and, as such, are responsible for overseeing implementation of the HRIS. To address privacy and security risks what should you have the security profile of the HRIS determine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Who can enter, evaluate, and delete information 
B)  Who can view and create reports based on the information 
C)  Who can enter, view, and change information 
D)  Who can view and advise how to interpret the information 
E)  Who can enter the system and provide access to qualified employees 
A)  Who can enter, evaluate, and delete information 
B)  Who can view and create reports based on the information 
C)  Who can enter, view, and change information 
D)  Who can view and advise how to interpret the information 
E)  Who can enter the system and provide access to qualified employees

Question 10

An HRIS is made up of a number of systems that can store data. This data can be used to create information that will serve different purposes for many different stakeholders. One of the key functions of an HRIS is to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide information to HR. 
B)  provide information to managers. 
C)  provide information to HR and managers. 
D)  discipline employees. 
E)  define organizational climate. 
A)  provide information to HR. 
B)  provide information to managers. 
C)  provide information to HR and managers. 
D)  discipline employees. 
E)  define organizational climate.

Question 11

Celine is a sales account manager. Before calling on a customer she can look into the financial records of the company's system to determine if the customer has any payment issues. What kind of system does this company have?

Accepted Answer

A)  MRP 
B)  SAT 
C)  ERP 
D)  SMM 
E)  RFP 
A)  MRP 
B)  SAT 
C)  ERP 
D)  SMM 
E)  RFP

Question 12

Talent management is a key piece of information provided by HRIS and mainly used by

Accepted Answer

A)  HR only. 
B)  HR, managers, and employees. 
C)  employees and managers. 
D)  HR and employees. 
E)  HR and managers. 
A)  HR only. 
B)  HR, managers, and employees. 
C)  employees and managers. 
D)  HR and employees. 
E)  HR and managers.

Question 13

What is a self-contained system that does not rely on other systems to operate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Single phase system 
B)  Stand-alone system 
C)  Focal point system 
D)  Lone portal system 
E)  Central module system 
A)  Single phase system 
B)  Stand-alone system 
C)  Focal point system 
D)  Lone portal system 
E)  Central module system

Question 14

Typically organizations follow a process to select an HRIS. Which of the following states the three phases accurately and in proper order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adoption, implementation, and integration 
B)  Needs analysis, implementation, and integration 
C)  Adoption, implementation, and follow-up 
D)  Adoption, integration, and follow-up 
E)  Needs analysis, adoption, and integration 
A)  Adoption, implementation, and integration 
B)  Needs analysis, implementation, and integration 
C)  Adoption, implementation, and follow-up 
D)  Adoption, integration, and follow-up 
E)  Needs analysis, adoption, and integration

Question 15

According to Canada's Department of Finance, which of the following has been the main source of job creation?

Accepted Answer

A)  High skilled, manufacturing, and private sector employment 
B)  Distribution, technical, and human relations employment 
C)  Healthcare, age related services, and distribution employment 
D)  High skilled, high wage, and private sector employment 
E)  Human relations, public sector, and age related services employment 
A)  High skilled, manufacturing, and private sector employment 
B)  Distribution, technical, and human relations employment 
C)  Healthcare, age related services, and distribution employment 
D)  High skilled, high wage, and private sector employment 
E)  Human relations, public sector, and age related services employment

Question 16

Employee self-service (ESS) systems have fundamentally changed the way employees relate to their HR department because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are able to access information relevant to themselves. 
B)  ESS has made HR redundant in the organization. 
C)  they need to visit HR regularly for personnel information. 
D)  line managers and employees have taken over HR. 
E)  HR no longer provides related services. 
A)  they are able to access information relevant to themselves. 
B)  ESS has made HR redundant in the organization. 
C)  they need to visit HR regularly for personnel information. 
D)  line managers and employees have taken over HR. 
E)  HR no longer provides related services.

Question 17

Keith has a feeling that employees hired over the past two years seem to be less passionate about doing good work compared to hires from previous years. He is reviewing the characteristics of the employees, the interviewers at the time of hiring, and the selection process to determine if there has been changes or patterns that can explain what is he is feeling. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy-based metrics 
B)  Data mining 
C)  Talent management 
D)  Applicant tracking 
E)  Trend analysis 
A)  Strategy-based metrics 
B)  Data mining 
C)  Talent management 
D)  Applicant tracking 
E)  Trend analysis

Question 18

What are the main issues to be considered in Phase 1: Adoption - Determining the Need for an HRIS? Identify and briefly describe the five issues.

Accepted Answer

10 points for correcting ident

Question 19

Technology that is used to attract, hire, retain, and maintain human resources, support HR administration, and optimize HRM is called

Accepted Answer

A)  an HRIS. 
B)  an HR server. 
C)  HR technology. 
D)  HR management. 
E)  PeopleSoft. 
A)  an HRIS. 
B)  an HR server. 
C)  HR technology. 
D)  HR management. 
E)  PeopleSoft.

Question 20

What is workforce analytics known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Metrics 
B)  Statistics 
C)  Data 
D)  Samples 
E)  Records 
A)  Metrics 
B)  Statistics 
C)  Data 
D)  Samples 
E)  Records

Workforce analytics are primarily used to meet government standards of employment equity.

Research indicates that companies that use technology effectively to manage their HR function are no more or less effective than those that do not.

Sheila is an HR specialist at a newly formed organization. The organization has 50 employees and is expected to grow to about 100 over the next 4 years, adding 10-15 employees per year. The company is thinking of purchasing an HR system. As the HR specialist, Sheila's recommendation will be to

What are the seven key competencies in the HR model introduced by David Ulrich, Wayne Brockbank, and a study by Mercer?

Demonstrating that HR is adding value to the bottom line continues to be a major challenge. According to a survey by Mercer, what percentage of chief financial officers feel HR is focused on strategic activities?

Recruitment and applicant tracking is a subsystem in an HRIS which enables an organization to program rules into the system such as unused vacation can accumulate.

Some of the common employee self-service (ESS) applications allow employees to

You are the Director HR at an accounting firm and, as such, are responsible for overseeing implementation of the HRIS. To address privacy and security risks what should you have the security profile of the HRIS determine?

An HRIS is made up of a number of systems that can store data. This data can be used to create information that will serve different purposes for many different stakeholders. One of the key functions of an HRIS is to

Celine is a sales account manager. Before calling on a customer she can look into the financial records of the company's system to determine if the customer has any payment issues. What kind of system does this company have?

Talent management is a key piece of information provided by HRIS and mainly used by

What is a self-contained system that does not rely on other systems to operate?

Typically organizations follow a process to select an HRIS. Which of the following states the three phases accurately and in proper order?

According to Canada's Department of Finance, which of the following has been the main source of job creation?

Employee self-service (ESS) systems have fundamentally changed the way employees relate to their HR department because

What are the main issues to be considered in Phase 1: Adoption - Determining the Need for an HRIS? Identify and briefly describe the five issues.

Technology that is used to attract, hire, retain, and maintain human resources, support HR administration, and optimize HRM is called

What is workforce analytics known as?

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Deveopment

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

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Exam 3: Human Resources Management and Technology

Workforce analytics are primarily used to meet government standards of employment equity.

Research indicates that companies that use technology effectively to manage their HR function are no more or less effective than those that do not.

Sheila is an HR specialist at a newly formed organization. The organization has 50 employees and is expected to grow to about 100 over the next 4 years, adding 10-15 employees per year. The company is thinking of purchasing an HR system. As the HR specialist, Sheila's recommendation will be to

What are the seven key competencies in the HR model introduced by David Ulrich, Wayne Brockbank, and a study by Mercer?

Demonstrating that HR is adding value to the bottom line continues to be a major challenge. According to a survey by Mercer, what percentage of chief financial officers feel HR is focused on strategic activities?

Recruitment and applicant tracking is a subsystem in an HRIS which enables an organization to program rules into the system such as unused vacation can accumulate.

Some of the common employee self-service (ESS) applications allow employees to

You are the Director HR at an accounting firm and, as such, are responsible for overseeing implementation of the HRIS. To address privacy and security risks what should you have the security profile of the HRIS determine?

An HRIS is made up of a number of systems that can store data. This data can be used to create information that will serve different purposes for many different stakeholders. One of the key functions of an HRIS is to

Celine is a sales account manager. Before calling on a customer she can look into the financial records of the company's system to determine if the customer has any payment issues. What kind of system does this company have?

Talent management is a key piece of information provided by HRIS and mainly used by

What is a self-contained system that does not rely on other systems to operate?

Typically organizations follow a process to select an HRIS. Which of the following states the three phases accurately and in proper order?

According to Canada's Department of Finance, which of the following has been the main source of job creation?

Employee self-service (ESS) systems have fundamentally changed the way employees relate to their HR department because

What are the main issues to be considered in Phase 1: Adoption - Determining the Need for an HRIS? Identify and briefly describe the five issues.

Technology that is used to attract, hire, retain, and maintain human resources, support HR administration, and optimize HRM is called

What is workforce analytics known as?

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Deveopment

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

Filters