...1. How would you evaluate Benefast Partners’s strategy? Human Resource Information Systems can be defined as a database that designed for keeping and recording the essential employees or personnel data in the organization and it can be modified accordingly to the needs of the organization and able to fit in to the organization accordingly to what industries. The purpose of HRIS is not only to keep the information for the personnel but also as a tool to manage the employees within the organization in such efficient ways. As a client of HRIS product, the organization should know what their needs before they begin to use the product from the HRIS vendors to fits their needs. On the other hand, a vendor that supplying the product to HRIS clients should build the product that may fulfill their clients’ needs as could and possibly to fulfill more than 75% of the client’s satisfaction in order to achieve the standard of good application or HRIS product. Based on the information of the case of Benefast Partner’s, it shows that that company strategy is not efficient enough to handle the continuous need for change. The evaluation on Benefast Strategy could be listed as follow: i. Poor Gap Analysis Gap analysis is the culmination of a need analysis, where it is a 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 or on the other words, gap analysis brings the two previous activities...
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...UNIT 8 HUMAN SYSTEMS RESOURCE INFORMATION Structure 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 Objectives Introduction Information: Some Basic Guidelines Human Resource Information at Macro Level Human Resource Information at Micro Level Effective Human Resource Information System: Some Approaches Why Computerise Personnel Records and Information Systems? Computer Applications in Human Resource Management: An Overview Let Us Sum Up Clues to Answers 8.0 OBJECTIVES After having read this Unit, you should be able to: • understand the dynamics of information system and its use as a tool for measurement, • examine the significance of information in human resource management, • appreciate the approaches to the information system at the macro and micro levels, • consider the shortcomings of manual information system, and • discuss merits of computerisation and its applications in effective Human Resource Information System. 8.1 INTRODUCTION Human Resource Planning is concerned with the controlled utilisation of human resources to achieve pre-set objectives, both short-term and long-term. It has three main features: 1) Demand work involving analysing, reviewing, and attempting to forecast the number in terms kind, level, functions, etc. 2) Supply work attempting to predict what action is, and will be needed to ensure that the required numbers are available. 3) Designing the interaction between demand and supply...
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...Question Research a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software program, such as People Soft. (However, there are several other excellent programs that you can research that address a broad range of HR issues from recruiting to payroll.) Discuss the program's main attributes and how it interfaces with human resource information systems and strategic human resources planning Answer Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is the software and also the online solution for the purpose of data entry, data tracking, and also the data information needs of Human Resources, the payroll, the management, and also the accounting functions foe the business. It is generally packaged as the data base. There are various companies which sell the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and every Human Resource Information System (HRIS) possess different capabilities. For choosing Human Resource Information System (HRIS) one should be careful based on capabilities as required by your company. Attributes of HarrisData Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) are: * It manages the information of the entire employee. * It is reporting and analysis of the employee information. * It maintains company related documents like employee handbook, the emergency evacuation procedures, and also the safety guidelines. * It provides the Benefits of administration which includes the enrollment, status changes, and the personal information updating. * It gives the complete integration...
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...UNIT 8 HUMAN SYSTEMS RESOURCE INFORMATION Structure 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 Objectives Introduction Information: Some Basic Guidelines Human Resource Information at Macro Level Human Resource Information at Micro Level Effective Human Resource Information System: Some Approaches Why Computerise Personnel Records and Information Systems? Computer Applications in Human Resource Management: An Overview Let Us Sum Up Clues to Answers 8.0 OBJECTIVES After having read this Unit, you should be able to: • understand the dynamics of information system and its use as a tool for measurement, • examine the significance of information in human resource management, • appreciate the approaches to the information system at the macro and micro levels, • consider the shortcomings of manual information system, and • discuss merits of computerisation and its applications in effective Human Resource Information System. 8.1 INTRODUCTION Human Resource Planning is concerned with the controlled utilisation of human resources to achieve pre-set objectives, both short-term and long-term. It has three main features: 1) Demand work involving analysing, reviewing, and attempting to forecast the number in terms kind, level, functions, etc. 2) Supply work attempting to predict what action is, and will be needed to ensure that the required numbers are available. 3) Designing the interaction between demand and supply...
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...analytics”(Picciano, 2012). Big data is one of the great new frontiers of IT. Data is exploding so fast and the promise of deeper insights is so compelling that IT managers are highly motivated to turn big data into an asset that can be managed and exploited for their organization. In information technology-big data refers to the extremely large volume of data that needs to be captured, stored, searched, shared, analyzed and visualized. Big Data is not just about lots of data, it is actually a concept providing an opportunity to find new insight into and organizations existing data as well guidelines to capture and analyze future data. It makes any business more agile and robust so it can adapt and overcome business challenges. It is an overall measurement of large complex data, specifically data that falls into the “3V’s model”: high volume, high velocity, and high variety. For example, big data can be applied to the wealth of information derived from social media or data obtained from the billions of mobile phones in use daily. In a business sense, big data is a part of analytics that relies on analytic application to confirm anticipated information and trends about consumer behaviors and drive competition. The 3V’S – Characteristics of Big Data The 3Vs is a term used to define the different attributes of big data - volume, variety and velocity. The 3Vs term was contrived to define the attributes that make up an organization's ...
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...- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Information Systems for Human Resources Management Information is an essential tool for managers in the retention, recruitment, utilization and evaluation of human resources in health services organizations. Since they support the goals and objectives of the organization, information systems play an important role in planning and management of human resources. These systems will serve as an important personnel administration operational programs, including employee record keeping, budget control, compensation, benefits management, and government reporting. This paper will discuss the project plan overview of human resources information systems (HRISs) and their strategic and operational use in a health care organization. Certain topics include: Role and functions of a HRIS for human resources management Relationship of a HRIS to other information systems Process of planning, developing, and implementing a HRIS Implications of effective HRIS utilization for health services managers Managing human resources effectively requires information from several sources. Computer technology enables hospitals and other health care organizatoin to combine human resources into a single database that can be used to support multiple personnel and managerial functions. A human resources information system (HRIS) is the integration of software, hardware, support functions and system policies and procedures into an automated process...
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...Running head: RIORDAN'S HUMAN RESOURCE SYSTEM Riordan's Human Resource information System Jacqueline Askew University of Phoenix June 24, 2013 Abstract Riordan Manufacturing human resource information system is outdated and is in need of an overhaul. Hugh McCauley, COO of the company has requested us to improve the current HR information system with a time line of six months. Mr. McCauley is requesting a state of the art information system. The requested information will be addressed below and submitted for approval. Gathering and Analyzing information In order understand the needs of the company more information would need to be gathered. The interview would begin with gathering necessary information from essential personnel that utilize the system daily. Some individuals will be utilized in helping to redesign the system. The first meeting would take place with Hugh McCauley, COO to clarify needs and gather any other pertinent information. The director of Human Resources would be interviewed next. Yvonne McMillan will be able to point out the main users of the system and the decision makers. Each key person will be interviewed by a highly skilled facilitator on the current operation of the system and how they use it on a daily basis. Using the JAD technique would be a better approach since we are on a six month deadline. Although this technique may cost more, it will certainly reduce the time to design and implement a new system. The interview will...
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...Chapter 4 Information Systems and Human Resource Planning True/False 1. Human resource planning is the process of making decisions regarding acquisitions. Answer: True Page: 118 Moderate 2. There has been a shortage of laborers familiar with high-tech skills in the recent past in the United States. Answer: True Page: 120 Moderate 3. Changes in the labor market have led to skill shortages as well as areas of oversupply. Answer: True Page: 120 Easy 4. The federal government has reacted to wage rates by encouraging employers to improve the computer-related skills of employees by developing performance appraisal systems. Answer: False Page: 120 Moderate 5. Strategy plans do not deal with the size the company wishes to be in the future. Answer: False Page: 121 Easy 6. Divestitures and mergers often require reassignment or reconfiguration of the workforce. Answer: True Page: 123 Difficult 7. Training and development objectives should be geared toward and integrated with production, sales, and skill needs. Answer: True Page: 124 Moderate 8. A transition matrix is a qualitative form of human resource forecasting. Answer: False Page: 128 Difficult 9. Computer simulation can be used to work out contingency plans. Answer: True Page: 129 Easy 10. The Delphi technique of human resource forecasting relies on the knowledge of experts. Answer: True Page: 129 Moderate 11. Line managers should not be involved with the...
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...LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA LIBS 816 ASSIGNMENT ROLE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM IN HUMAN RESOURCE BY LAWAL FARIDA USMAN Msc/EDUC/07014/2010-2011 COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYTEM COURSE LECTURER: DR. EZERA GBAJE MAY, 2012 INTRODUCTION Management is like investment; its goals to get most out of resources add the most value or get the best return. Management can be defined as achieving goals in a way that makes the best use of all resources. It is also the process of getting activities completed efficiently and effectively with and through other people. Information is any kind of event that streets the state of dynamic system. It can also be regarded as any knowledge acquired through study, experience or instruction. A System is a group of elements that are integrated with the common purpose of achieving an objective. Information Systems (IS) have been deployed by organizations for achieving efficiency, effectiveness, enhancing quality and gaining competitive advantage According to Lordon K. L. Management Information System (MIS) is a system to support the decision making function in the organization. It is also an integrated system of man and machine for providing the information to support the operations, the management and the decision making function in the organization. MIS is basically concerned with processing data into information, which...
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...HUMAN RESOURCEs MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM li siyao. 20376216. s242li@uwaterloo.ca. october 3rd 2012 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION1 2.0 BUSINESS PROCESSES AUTOMATION4 2.1 Employer Branding 5 2.2 Training and Development6 2.3 Hiring Employees7 2.4 Evaluating Employee Job Performance7 2.5 Enrolling Employee in Benefit Plans7 2.6 Termination, Resignation and Performance Related Dismissal7 2.7 Reward and Recognition7 2.8 Payroll7 3.0 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE4 3.1 The Distribution of Salary Between Positions5 3.2 Distributions of Gender in the Workplace by Rank6 3.3 The Average Length of Service of Current Employees7 3.4 The Educational Background of Employees7 3.5 Number of Co-op Students Who Continue With the Company7 3.6 Attendance Rate of Training Seminars7 3.7 Nationality of Current Employees7 3.8 Average Time it Takes for Employees to Obtain a Raise, Percentage Raise Increase7 1.0 introduction Human resources management is the most important aspect when it comes to attracting, training and retaining talent. Smart consulting is currently experiencing high staff turnover rate due to poor human resources management techniques. It is suggested to utilize information system management is to better direct human resources. This report seeks to address what human resources processes can be automated and which roles need to be manually carried out. Furthermore, it seeks to list all business intelligence data that can be obtained from the...
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...GenRays Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Project Charter Table of Contents Project Title 3 Purpose 3 Description 3 Objectives 3 Success Criteria or Expected Benefits 5 Funding 7 Major Deliverables 7 Acceptance Criteria 9 Approval Requirements 12 References 14 Project Title GenRays Human Resource Information System with payroll function. Purpose The GenRays Human Resources Information System Project Charter documents and tracks the necessary information required by decision maker(s) to approve the project and funding to implement the project. Description The new GenRays Human Resources Information System with payroll function will be implemented to create solution to track the career path that aligns with individual goals and career aspirations. It will also allow for more hiring transparency for recruiting external qualified candidates as well as staffing internal positions with eligible and qualified candidates. The payroll side will ensure that paychecks and expense reports are processed more or less automatically, which will make it faster and easier to be reimbursed or to make changes to auto-pay options. Objectives The Objectives of GenRays Human Resources Information System are as follows * Transparent recruitment capability and succession planning * External applicant should able to apply for position and monitor the progress in the hiring process * Internal applicant (Employee) should able to define career goals...
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...Anastasia Jakubow Systems in Review We have been asked to review current and future systems for Riordan Manufacturing’s Human Resource and Legal departments. We have done an evaluation of the systems as they are today. The goal has been to identify areas that need improvement. Our suggestions are as follows. Human Resource The present Human Resource Information System (HRIS) was installed in 1992. Here is a short rundown of what the system does: stores employee information (pay rate, hire date etc.), contains separate excel spreadsheets for training/development and job analysis/salary compensation, job openings and resume filing, and employee relations (complaints, grievances etc.) ("HRIS", 2005). Upon review, it is concluded that Riordan Manufacturing is operating on an outdated HRIS. This has at least two disadvantages. First and foremost, the current system has security concerns. Second, the current system is not efficient. A survey of HRIS systems users has shown that lack of efficiency is one of the biggest problems with old HRIS systems, and therefore one of the top priorities in a new system (“Top HRIS challenges,” 2002). Security concerns include the following: employee information changes must be submitted on paper creating a possibility for loose papers with personal information, resumes are stored in multiple unsecured locations, and employee files are kept in multiple unsecured locations. If any personal client information were to leak...
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...McCauley, the current COO of Riordan Manufacturing has submitted a Service Request (SR-rm-022) to Smith Services Consulting Inc. requesting to combine the existing Human Resource (HR) tools into a single application using today's existing tools in the HR system. This request will affect all plant locations. Riordan Manufacturing is looking to benefit from a more state-of-the-art information systems in its HR department. The service request will include information gathering about what the new system should include, the current system needs to be analyzed, the information gathered needs to be verified, and the scope of the work needs to be determined. A. What key stakeholders in Riordan Manufacturing would you gather requirements from? To gather all the proper requirements for the new HR system all the key stakeholders within the Riordan Manufacturing must be asked. The key stakeholders are the upper management of Riordan they will be able to provide the requirements of the new system, the budget and all the due dates. 1. President and CEO Dr. Michael Riordan is the highest stakeholder in Riordan Manufacturing, he has the most to gain from this service request. 2. COO Hugh McCauley has asked for Riordan Manufacturing HR system to be upgraded and will be involved in the entire project. 3. Director of Human...
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...CHANDIK BSA/375 April 18, 2013 Robert Dashiell Hugh McCauley, Chief Operating Officer for Riordan Manufacturing has sparked and interest in a more sophisticated, state of the art, information system for the Human Resources department for all locations of the company. This paper will discuss all the business requirements needed to develop the new system. Expected completion of the project is six months. This will allow the new system to be utilized in the second quarter of next year. In order to determine all the business requirements necessary to complete this project, it is important to include key stakeholder in Riordan Manufacturing. The decision process should include the following key people. CEO – Dr. Michael Riordan is one of the most important factors in this process. He has the final say in all business practices as well as overall direction of the company. Director of Human Resources – Yvonne McMillan – “Develops policy and directs and coordinates human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training and employee services. “ (Manufacturing) Yvonne’s role is vital in integrating the new technology with the hiring process as well as training. Chief Financial Officer – Dale Edgel – “Direct the accounting, finance and Human Resources functions toward achievement of the company’s key results while upholding company values.” (Manufacturing) Dale needs to be involved because he is the one ultimately responsible for...
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...Systems Consideration in HRIS In today’s knowledge economy, organizational success depends almost disproportionally on the performance of Human Resources (HR). To increase the effectiveness of Human Resource Management (HRM) organizations are becoming more dependent on human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). A HRIS organizes employee applicant and qualifications, organizational demographics, recruiting, professional development, performance appraisals, payroll, retention, and attrition. Organizations that implement HRIS’s improve the organizations administrative efficiency with faster information processing, improved employee communications, greater information accuracy, lover costs and overall HR productivity improvements (Beadles, 2005). When selecting a HRIS, Human Resources (HR) should consider the efficiencies of using software as a service, the inefficiencies of various Microsoft Access based database software, the risks involved with integrating and combining multiple products into one system, and the consequences of improper database maintenance. In analyzing HRIS’s that would be beneficial in my current organization I chose to focus on HRIS Pro by Micro Systems, and MyHRIS by Nuview Systems. Commercial Database Systems HRIS-Pro information management software allows organizations greater effectiveness in managing HR functions and responsibilities. The advantages of HRIS-Pro are the information systems cost, modular flexibility, expansion capabilities,...
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