Deck 3: Systems Considerations in the Design of a Human Resource Information

Question 1

The analyst is referred to as a power user because this person accesses more areas of the HRIS than almost any other user.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

To facilitate decision making on complex issues, the manager usually relies on the _________ to complete some type of analysis before making a decision.

A)systems analyst
B)statistical software
C)program evaluator
D)analyst or power user

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The move from single tier to two-tier architecture was made possible by:

A)the investment in faster mainframes
B)programming that was more efficient
C)the introduction of the personal computer
D)the introduction of specialized programs

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Successful implementation is the central goal of every HRIS project, and it begins with a comprehensive design for the system.

Question 5

Although the ___________ architecture is more complicated, the complexity is hidden from the user.

A)N-Tier
B)First-Tier
C)Third-Tier
D)Second-Tier

Question 6

__________ occurs when decisions are made to implement additional functionality beyond what was defined in the __________.

A)project creep, project scope
B)project planning, project charter
C)project revisions, project charter
D)project scope, project creep

Question 7

The ________ must take what the technical staff provides and interpret that into language HR users understand so as to indicate how processes and activities might change.

A)manager
B)HRIS expert
C)external consultant
D)analyst or power user

Question 8

_____________________ is the systematic documentation of organizational processes that directly relate to the ongoing project.

A)Process Mapping
B)Change management
C)System evaluation
D)Project scope

Question 9

HRIS experts ensure that appropriate HR staff have all the access, information, and tools necessary to do their jobs.

Question 10

_______ applications provide the infrastructure to avoid data duplication, reentry, or copying to multiple systems.

A)ERP
B)BOB
C)Middleware
D)Two-tier

Question 11

Two of the different data categories for an HRIS database are:

A)information about people and information about the organization,
B)information about people and information about the competitive environment
C)information about the organization and information about the competitive environment
D)information about people and information about market trends

Question 12

Many HRIS products provide real-time reporting and even screen-based historical information about the employees and/or the functional unit that can provide the _______ with the information they need.

A)clerical employee
B)manager
C)external consultant
D)analyst/power user

Question 13

The HRIS expert must understand the process required to enter information into the HRIS and may also need to start the process or generate periodic reports.

Question 14

A good method to determine whether to customize or stay with the vanilla software version is to complete a:

A)competitive analysis
B)cost-benefit analysis
C)needs assessment
D)version assessment

Question 15

The implementation process does not provide opportunities to reengineer and systematically improve non-software processes to reflect best practices in HRM.

Question 16

The __________ is perhaps the most demanding user of the HRIS.

A)clerical employee
B)manager
C)technical expert
D)analyst or power use

Question 17

Careful planning, a dedicated team, top-management support, and an awareness of potential pitfalls will all help ensure ___________________.

A)system implementation success.
B)HRIS programs that are user friendly.
C)the steering committee is able to reach consensus.
D)the program manager is efficient .

Question 18

A user-friendly and easy to navigate Web Site that clearly communicates the benefits of being a member of the organization will be particularly useful for:

A)power users
B)technical experts
C)strategic partners
D)job seekers

Question 19

HRIS users are:

A)employees only
B)nonemployees only
C)employees and nonemployees
D)none of the above

Question 20

To help maintain the guidelines on how the project should function, it is important to have a:

A)specification approval report
B)steering committee
C)project charter
D)planning document

Question 21

How does row level security work?

Question 22

Employees may interface with the HRIS through a Web portal.

Question 23

What is a parallel conversion when you "Go Live"?

Question 24

Project creep occurs when decisions are made to implement additional functionality beyond what was defined in the project scope.

Question 25

The HRIS expert must take what the technical staff provides and interpret that into language HR users understand so as to indicate how processes and activities might change.

Question 26

When might Best of Breed not be "best"?

Question 27

Why do employees fear change?

Question 28

What is a direct conversion when you "Go Live"?

Question 29

Discuss the pros and cons of BOB solutions.

Question 30

The complexity associated with the two-tier architecture is not apparent to the end user.

Question 31

Proper planning can guarantee successful system implementation.

Question 32

The technical expert is perhaps the most demanding user of the HRIS.

Question 33

A good method to determine whether to customize or stay with the vanilla version of software is to complete a needs assessment.

Question 34

In what ways would you expect a manager to use a HRIS system?

Question 35

Process Mapping is the systematic documentation of organizational processes that directly relate to the ongoing project.

Question 36

BOB solutions reduce the complexity of the software architecture.

Question 37

Why is a project charter important?

Question 38

Security within an HRIS is only of concern at the column and row levels.

Question 39

A colleague of yours just told you s/he will be the project manager on the implementation of the organization's HRIS.What three pieces would you tell him/her that will be critical to the successful implementation.Please be sure to provide the rationale you would give him/her on why these three pieces are critical.

Question 40

Why is project creep not a good thing?