Deck 8: Project Management and Human Resource Advice for Human Resource Information Systems Implementation

Question 1

The item created during the SDLC that defines the order in which activities, tasks and jobs are to be performed, and specific check or monitoring points are established is the:

A)work breakdown structure
B)project concept
C)work packages
D)project proposal

Answer 1

A

Question 2

GANTT, PERT, and CPM charts are techniques used in:

A)identification of modules to computerize
B)project management (PM)
C)data flow diagramming
D)utility analysis

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What are the three general factors that affect successful PM?

A)time, cost, and scope
B)creep, scope and time
C)cost, management, and creep
D)time, management and creep

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The sequence of activities in a project plan that results in the least cost for the project is called the critical path.

Question 5

The celebration of the completion of an HRIS project is not a part of the four phases of project management.

Question 6

A method for analyzing the tasks involved in completing a given project, the time needed to complete each task, and the minimum time needed to complete the total project is called:

A)the SDLC
B)a Gantt chart
C)CPM
D)PERT

Question 7

A method for analyzing a project that calculates the starting and ending times for each activity, determines which activities are critical to the completion of a project is called:

A)the SDLC
B)a Gantt chart
C)CPM
D)PERT

Question 8

The item developed during the first phase of the SDLC that contains objectives and performance targets (e.g., cost, time, scope)for the HRIS project is the:

A)project timetable
B)project concept
C)work packages
D)project proposal

Question 9

An effective plan for HRIS implementation should include:

A)project goals and timetables
B)responsibilities and resources
C)monitoring and reporting mechanisms
D)all of the above

Question 10

One important task for the project steering committee is the development of the project charter.

Question 11

The coordination of the members of the steering committee is usually delegated to the administrative assistant of the project sponsor.

Question 12

PM brings a critical capability to the HRIS project-namely, evaluation of the project's performance by monitoring progress against the planned timetable.

Question 13

The project charter shows connection to organizational goals and strategies.

Question 14

Which one of the following reasons has been identified as a barrier to success in the development and implementation of an HRIS?

A)project team instability
B)a well-done needs analysis
C)use of PERT
D)use of a Gantt chart

Question 15

The major advantage in using PM approaches and tools during the SDLC for an HRIS is:

A)a tighter control over the process to ensure successful implementation
B)a graphical picture of the entire project showing all activities
C)top management support is guaranteed
D)communications are always accurate

Question 16

The term used to describe when decisions are made during the PM process to implement additional functions beyond what was defined in the project scope is called:

A)reengineering
B)process mapping
C)project add-ons
D)project creep

Question 17

The final stage of the system development process for an HRIS is:

A)implementation
B)evaluation
C)maintenance
D)distribution

Question 18

Effective PM for the HRIS depends completely on a positive relationship between the IT and HR departments.

Question 19

The primary responsibility of the steering committee in the development and implementation of an HRIS using PM technology and tools is the:

A)provision of additional resources as needed during the project
B)oversight of the project in terms of progress toward meeting strategic goals
C)contacting external vendors to provide checks on the progress of the project
D)all of the above

Question 20

The item developed during the first phase of the SDLC that describes the key stakeholders and seeks to ensure that the right questions are asked so that the right problem is solved is the:

A)project team
B)project concept
C)work packages
D)project proposal

Question 21

Poor integration between systems after the implementation of an HRIS, e.g., HR, Marketing, Finance, is usually the result of company politics aimed at gaining a larger share of the annual budget.

Question 22

Since the project team is mostly comprised of HR and IT professionals as well as line managers, it does not need additional training to complete the project successfully.

Question 23

What is the information needed to construct a Gantt chart?

Question 24

What are the goals and activities that occur during the project close-out phase.

Question 25

In which phases of the SDLC is documentation important? Why?

Question 26

Project creep can be contained by frequent updates on the project's progress that includes a definition of the project charter.

Question 27

Premature introduction of a new HRIS or introducing it without appropriate training will lead to failure.

Question 28

Complete, accurate, and up-to-date documentation of the system is critical for the implementation of a successful HRIS.

Question 29

One of the major tasks of the PM team is to identify the need for more resources in the early phases of the project.

Question 30

What is change management and is it important for the successful development and implementation of an HRIS?

Question 31

During the the management of an HRIS project, what are the four categories of organizational factors that place resource limits and specifications on the project?

Question 32

User involvement is not a critical factor in the successful implementation of the HRIS.

Question 33

Sending an email indicating progress on a Gantt chart is a good way to ensure cooperation from both the steering committee and the project team members.