Question 1

The needs analysis is synonymous with business requirements definition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What is a gap analysis?

Accepted Answer

The culmination of a needs analysis is the gap analysis, the process of documenting and comparing the current state of the HRIS with the desired future state based on needs that are not being met with the current system.Gaps are where there is a requirement not currently being met, and the gap is classified based (high, moderate, low)based on the priority of the requirement.

Question 3

During the __________ phase of the System Development Life Cycle an organization's current capabilities are documented, new needs are identified, and the scope of an HRIS is determined.

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Implementation 
D) Maintenance 
A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Implementation 
D) Maintenance B

Question 4

Why is phase containment so important?

Accepted Answer

Not having phase containment allows the

Question 5

Short-range planning typically involves planning for the next year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Big 3 questions are:

Accepted Answer

A) asked only at the beginning of the system development life cycle. 
B) answered only at planning phase of the system development life cycle. 
C) asked and answered throughout the system development life cycle. 
D) useful only during the planning phase of the system development life cycle. 
A) asked only at the beginning of the system development life cycle. 
B) answered only at planning phase of the system development life cycle. 
C) asked and answered throughout the system development life cycle. 
D) useful only during the planning phase of the system development life cycle.

Question 7

The process of thoroughly gathering, prioritizing, and documenting an organization's HR information requirements is a:

Accepted Answer

A) needs analysis. 
B) business case requirement. 
C) planning analysis. 
D) workflow chart. 
A) needs analysis. 
B) business case requirement. 
C) planning analysis. 
D) workflow chart.

Question 8

When gathering data for the analysis phase it can be beneficial to talk with new employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the purpose of "The Big 3"?

Accepted Answer

Throughout an HRIS system development pr

Question 10

When gathering data for the analysis phase it can be beneficial to talk with:,

Accepted Answer

A) employees who have worked in the firm for a long period of time 
B) new employees 
C) consultants outside the firm 
D) all of the above 
A) employees who have worked in the firm for a long period of time 
B) new employees 
C) consultants outside the firm 
D) all of the above

Question 11

'When will get there' is one of the big three questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the context of the this book, needs analysis has been considered synonymous with

Accepted Answer

A) planning 
B) business requirements definition 
C) gap analysis 
D) system development 
A) planning 
B) business requirements definition 
C) gap analysis 
D) system development

Question 13

The process of system investigation examines the feasibility of a new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When gathering data for the analysis phase, discuss the pros and cons of speaking with people experienced with the firm (i.e., employees who have been with the firm for a long time).

Accepted Answer

People with specific knowledge of the fi

Question 15

Data collection methods for the needs analysis include:

Accepted Answer

A) Interviews 
B) Surveys and online tools 
C) Organizational archives 
D) All of the above 
A) Interviews 
B) Surveys and online tools 
C) Organizational archives 
D) All of the above

Question 16

The gap analysis is a process of comparing an organization's needs against its current capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Answering the question "where are we now" will typically require

Accepted Answer

A) one person with great knowledge of the organization 
B) a small focused team of multidepartmental representatives 
C) an outside consultant 
D) a wide variety of individuals who will be brought in at different points to provide information and resources 
A) one person with great knowledge of the organization 
B) a small focused team of multidepartmental representatives 
C) an outside consultant 
D) a wide variety of individuals who will be brought in at different points to provide information and resources

Question 18

Planning and needs analysis can best be described as linear processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the functions of the maintenance phase?

Accepted Answer

The maintenance phase is that phase in t

Question 20

Which of the following is not typically part of long-range planning?

Accepted Answer

A) A focus on the "big picture" 
B) A time frame of 5 and 10 years 
C) Budgets and allocations of resources 
D) Planning of specific projects 
A) A focus on the "big picture" 
B) A time frame of 5 and 10 years 
C) Budgets and allocations of resources 
D) Planning of specific projects

The needs analysis is synonymous with business requirements definition.

What is a gap analysis?

During the __________ phase of the System Development Life Cycle an organization's current capabilities are documented, new needs are identified, and the scope of an HRIS is determined.

Why is phase containment so important?

Short-range planning typically involves planning for the next year.

The Big 3 questions are:

The process of thoroughly gathering, prioritizing, and documenting an organization's HR information requirements is a:

When gathering data for the analysis phase it can be beneficial to talk with new employees.

What is the purpose of "The Big 3"?

When gathering data for the analysis phase it can be beneficial to talk with:,

'When will get there' is one of the big three questions.

In the context of the this book, needs analysis has been considered synonymous with

The process of system investigation examines the feasibility of a new system.

When gathering data for the analysis phase, discuss the pros and cons of speaking with people experienced with the firm (i.e., employees who have been with the firm for a long time).

Data collection methods for the needs analysis include:

The gap analysis is a process of comparing an organization's needs against its current capabilities.

Answering the question "where are we now" will typically require

Planning and needs analysis can best be described as linear processes.

What are the functions of the maintenance phase?

Which of the following is not typically part of long-range planning?

Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: the Role of Information Technology

Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems

Systems Considerations in the Design of a Human Resource Information

System Design and Acquisition

Human Resource Metrics and Workforce Analytics

Cost Justifying Human Resource Information Systems Investments

Project Management and Human Resource Advice for Human Resource Information Systems Implementation

Change Management: Implementation, Integration, and Maintenance of the Human Resource Information Systems

Human Resource Administration and Human Resource Information Systems

Talent Management

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Nd the Human Resource Information System

Training and Development: Issues and Human Resource Information Systems

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and the Human

Human Resource Information Systems and International Human Resource

Information Security and Privacy in Human Resource Information Systems

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Exam 4: Human Resource Information Systems Needs Analysis

The needs analysis is synonymous with business requirements definition.

What is a gap analysis?

During the __________ phase of the System Development Life Cycle an organization's current capabilities are documented, new needs are identified, and the scope of an HRIS is determined.

Why is phase containment so important?

Short-range planning typically involves planning for the next year.

The Big 3 questions are:

The process of thoroughly gathering, prioritizing, and documenting an organization's HR information requirements is a:

When gathering data for the analysis phase it can be beneficial to talk with new employees.

What is the purpose of "The Big 3"?

When gathering data for the analysis phase it can be beneficial to talk with:,

'When will get there' is one of the big three questions.

In the context of the this book, needs analysis has been considered synonymous with

The process of system investigation examines the feasibility of a new system.

When gathering data for the analysis phase, discuss the pros and cons of speaking with people experienced with the firm (i.e., employees who have been with the firm for a long time).

Data collection methods for the needs analysis include:

The gap analysis is a process of comparing an organization's needs against its current capabilities.

Answering the question "where are we now" will typically require

Planning and needs analysis can best be described as linear processes.

What are the functions of the maintenance phase?

Which of the following is not typically part of long-range planning?

Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: the Role of Information Technology

Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems

Systems Considerations in the Design of a Human Resource Information

System Design and Acquisition

Human Resource Metrics and Workforce Analytics

Cost Justifying Human Resource Information Systems Investments

Project Management and Human Resource Advice for Human Resource Information Systems Implementation

Change Management: Implementation, Integration, and Maintenance of the Human Resource Information Systems

Human Resource Administration and Human Resource Information Systems

Talent Management

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Nd the Human Resource Information System

Training and Development: Issues and Human Resource Information Systems

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and the Human

Human Resource Information Systems and International Human Resource

Information Security and Privacy in Human Resource Information Systems

Filters