Question 1

Describe the distinction between e-HRM and HRIS.

Accepted Answer

e-HRM reflects a philosophy for the deli

Question 2

Advances in technology have enabled HRIS to expand their functionality and breadth in the support of human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the book, an HRIS:

Accepted Answer

A) is defined only by the software-hardware configuration it uses 
B) is used to store data for use by the MIS department 
C) includes people, forms, policies, procedures, and data. 
D) can not be used to manipulate and analyze data 
A) is defined only by the software-hardware configuration it uses 
B) is used to store data for use by the MIS department 
C) includes people, forms, policies, procedures, and data. 
D) can not be used to manipulate and analyze data

Question 4

Context is a crucial element in Strategic Human Resources Management (Strategic HRM)and researchers increasingly emphasize the "best-practice" approach to Strategic HRM as opposed to the "best-fit" approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An HRIS that supports regular and ongoing decisions are called:

Accepted Answer

A) Transactional Systems 
B) Management Information Systems, 
C) Executive Information Systems 
D) Transformational Systems 
A) Transactional Systems 
B) Management Information Systems, 
C) Executive Information Systems 
D) Transformational Systems

Question 6

What are the five general phases of the System Development Life Cycle?

Accepted Answer

The five general phases of the

Question 7

To add value to HRM, the use of an HRIS is focused primarily on increasing which of the following kind of tasks or activities?

Accepted Answer

A) transactional 
B) benchmarking 
C) transformational 
D) re-engineering 
A) transactional 
B) benchmarking 
C) transformational 
D) re-engineering

Question 8

It has been estimated that most HR departments spend approximately ________________on transactional activities.

Accepted Answer

A) 15% to 30% 
B) 5% to 15% 
C) 65% to 75% 
D) 50% to 65% 
A) 15% to 30% 
B) 5% to 15% 
C) 65% to 75% 
D) 50% to 65%

Question 9

What is the critical factor that affects the successful development and implementation of an HRIS?

Accepted Answer

The successful design, develop

Question 10

Time and motion studies were characteristic of the scientific management philosophy of managing employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the three types of HR activities? Define them with examples.

Accepted Answer

Transactional activities involve day-to-

Question 12

When does the development and implementation of a new HRIS begin?

Accepted Answer

The HRIS system development process begi

Question 13

Recruiting new employees from the external labor market is an example of an HR transactional activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The historical era in which employees started forming trade unions was:

Accepted Answer

A) Pre-World War II era 
B) Post-World War II ear 
C) Social Issues era 
D) Cost-effectiveness era 
A) Pre-World War II era 
B) Post-World War II ear 
C) Social Issues era 
D) Cost-effectiveness era

Question 15

Decision support systems:

Accepted Answer

A) enable users to develop "what if" scenarios. 
B) computations and calculations used to review and document human resources decisions and practices. 
C) systems that recommend actions the user can take based on the information provided. 
D) the set of topics on which the human resource information system collects and maintains information. 
A) enable users to develop "what if" scenarios. 
B) computations and calculations used to review and document human resources decisions and practices. 
C) systems that recommend actions the user can take based on the information provided. 
D) the set of topics on which the human resource information system collects and maintains information.

Question 16

An HR activities or program that increases the strategic importance and visibility of the HR function in the firm is referred to as a transformational activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the desired effects of the implementation of an HRIS on the three types of HR activities?

Accepted Answer

One of the major advantages of the desig

Question 18

The resources that are available to organizations to compete in the market place are:

Accepted Answer

A) Technology, human, inventory 
B) Physical, human, technology 
C) Financial, technology, inventory 
D) Financial, physical, and human 
A) Technology, human, inventory 
B) Physical, human, technology 
C) Financial, technology, inventory 
D) Financial, physical, and human

Describe the distinction between e-HRM and HRIS.

Advances in technology have enabled HRIS to expand their functionality and breadth in the support of human resource management.

According to the book, an HRIS:

Context is a crucial element in Strategic Human Resources Management (Strategic HRM)and researchers increasingly emphasize the "best-practice" approach to Strategic HRM as opposed to the "best-fit" approach.

An HRIS that supports regular and ongoing decisions are called:

What are the five general phases of the System Development Life Cycle?

To add value to HRM, the use of an HRIS is focused primarily on increasing which of the following kind of tasks or activities?

It has been estimated that most HR departments spend approximately ________________on transactional activities.

What is the critical factor that affects the successful development and implementation of an HRIS?

Time and motion studies were characteristic of the scientific management philosophy of managing employees.

What are the three types of HR activities? Define them with examples.

When does the development and implementation of a new HRIS begin?

Recruiting new employees from the external labor market is an example of an HR transactional activity.

The historical era in which employees started forming trade unions was:

Decision support systems:

An HR activities or program that increases the strategic importance and visibility of the HR function in the firm is referred to as a transformational activity.

What is the desired effects of the implementation of an HRIS on the three types of HR activities?

The resources that are available to organizations to compete in the market place are:

Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems

Systems Considerations in the Design of a Human Resource Information

Human Resource Information Systems Needs Analysis

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

Describe the distinction between e-HRM and HRIS.

Advances in technology have enabled HRIS to expand their functionality and breadth in the support of human resource management.

According to the book, an HRIS:

Context is a crucial element in Strategic Human Resources Management (Strategic HRM)and researchers increasingly emphasize the "best-practice" approach to Strategic HRM as opposed to the "best-fit" approach.

An HRIS that supports regular and ongoing decisions are called:

What are the five general phases of the System Development Life Cycle?

To add value to HRM, the use of an HRIS is focused primarily on increasing which of the following kind of tasks or activities?

It has been estimated that most HR departments spend approximately ________________on transactional activities.

What is the critical factor that affects the successful development and implementation of an HRIS?

Time and motion studies were characteristic of the scientific management philosophy of managing employees.

What are the three types of HR activities? Define them with examples.

When does the development and implementation of a new HRIS begin?

Recruiting new employees from the external labor market is an example of an HR transactional activity.

The historical era in which employees started forming trade unions was:

Decision support systems:

An HR activities or program that increases the strategic importance and visibility of the HR function in the firm is referred to as a transformational activity.

What is the desired effects of the implementation of an HRIS on the three types of HR activities?

The resources that are available to organizations to compete in the market place are:

Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems

Systems Considerations in the Design of a Human Resource Information

Human Resource Information Systems Needs Analysis

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