...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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...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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...Human Resource Information system UNIT:1 Introduction: Data & Information needs for HR Manager; Sources of Data; Role of ITES in HRM; IT for HR Managers; Concept, Structure, & Mechanics of HRIS; Programming Dimensions & HR Manager with no technology background; Survey of software packages for Human Resource Information System including ERP Software such as SAP, Oracles Financials and Ramco‘s Marshal [only data input, output & screens]; Learning Objectives: After reading this chapter, you should be able to understand The meaning and definition of HRIS The importance of HRIS Data and information needs for HR manager Sources of data Concept structure and mechanics of data Survey of software packages for HRIS Basic knowledge of ERP software such as SAP, Oracles Financials and Ramco‘s MArshal Introduction Many well-known examples of the use of information technology for competitive advantage involve systems that link an organization to suppliers, distribution channels, or customers. In general, these systems use information or processing capabilities in one organization to improve the performance of another or to improve relationships among organizations. Declining costs of capturing and using information have joined with increasing competitive pressures to spur numerous innovations in use of information to create value. The ideas do not constitute a procedure leading inexorably to competitive advantage...
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...Atlanta Dream The role the HRIS System in an organization is to “gather, analyze, and distribute information about job applicants and employee (Jackson, Schuler, & Werner, 2009, p. 55)”. The Atlanta Dream will use this system to enter performance information, access employee’s information and to assist with the development plan of employees. The HRIS System will make it easy for the Atlanta Dream to communicate the company’s mission and vision to all its employees. The HRIS System will provide Atlanta Dream with a central location for employees and applicants to finds information about the internal structure and strategic goals of the Atlanta Dream. a. Information Processing Keller Consulting Group will align the HRIS System to the mission of Atlanta Dream. The system that Keller Consulting Group plans to implement provides Atlanta Dream with a clear and concise overview of HR policies and practices. Keller Consulting Group plan to maximize efficiency by improving overall employee satisfaction. Employees will be able to input information such as direct deposit information, update benefit and beneficiary utilizing this system. b. Information Craftsmanship The HRIS System the Keller Consulting Groups provides to the Atlanta Dream will be easy to use and understand. This system will be interactive, employees will be able to make general change to their personal information and see the changes instantly. It is important for the HRIS System be easy to used and interactive...
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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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...- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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...
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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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...CIPD Assessment Report: To be completed by candidate and assessor: Centre name: | University Croydon College | Candidate name: | PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME ON THIS SHEET | | CIPD Membership/ registration No: | | Unique Learner No (ULN) (if applicable): | 535885 | Qualification title: | Certificate in Human Resource Practice | Module title(s): | Recording, Analysing and Using Human Resources Information | Module code(s): | 3RAI F20I3B | Assessment activity (and assignment title if applicable) and the learning outcomes addressed: | Human Resource Management of Data | Date due for assessment: | 11.05.2015 | Extension request date: | N/A | | | Extension granted: | N/A | Actual date evidence submitted: | 08.05.2015 | Revised due date: | N/A | Candidate declaration: | * I confirm that the work/evidence presented for assessment is my own unaided work. * I have read the assessment regulations and understand that if I am found to have ‘copied’ from published work without acknowledgement, or from other candidate’s work, this may be regarded as plagiarism which is an offence against the assessment regulations and leads to failure in the relevant unit and formal disciplinary action. * I agree to this work being subjected to scrutiny by textual analysis software if required. * I understand that my work may be used for future academic/quality assurance purposes in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. * I understand that the work/evidence...
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...data is acquired, stored, and processed into information. This information can then be used in a variety of ways to help the company, their Management and their employees. This report will review an organisations approach to collecting, storing and using HR data. It covers the reasons why an organisations needs to collect HR data, types of data it collects and how it supports HR, different methods of storing information and their benefit and UK legislation relating to the recording, storage and access to HR data. 1.1. Reasons why organisations collect, store and record data There are many reasons why organisations need to collect data, from ensuring legal requirements are met, providing relevant information in decision making and planning and for health and safety purposes and so on. Data needed to support the organisation’s planning and decision making, is done at 3 levels; strategic, tactical and operational. Strategic information is used at the very top level of management and it is this level that is responsible for all legal requirements such as tax issues and payroll (Martin and Jackson 2005) Tactical information is used by middle management and they use the information gathered from the Operational level to produce reports on performance, absence by department and so on. The lowest level of management or workers implements operational plans and it is this level that collects the data which is used to make information for the strategic and tactical levels such as...
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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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...1 of 19 http://go.galegroup.com.ezp01.library.qut.edu.au/ps/i.do?id=GALE|A... Title: Information technology in human resource management: an empirical assessment Author(s): Ibrahim Akman and Alok Mishra Source: Public Personnel Management. 39.3 (Fall 2010): p271. Document Type: Article Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2010 Sage Publications, Inc. http://www.sagepub.com.ezp01.library.qut.edu.au Abstract: The present paper begins by introducing a number of observations off the applications of information technology (IT) in the field of human resource management (HRM) in general. This is due to the fact that IT and its wide range of applications have already made their presence felt in this area. This will be followed by a report on the findings of a survey on the present trends in organizations with in the different sectors in Turkey. Although the impact of IT on HRM has long been attracting the interest of academics, no empirical research has ever been realized in this field in Turkey, and few studies have been reported elsewhere. The survey was conducted among the 106 IT managers and professionals from various sectors, based on whose results, the data shows that IT is used extensively in the organizations to perform HRM functions in Turkey's dynamic economy. The results also indicated that, while IT has an impact on all sectors in terms of HRM to certain extent, the types of IT used vary significantly between recruitment, maintenance, and development tasks. However...
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...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...
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...Human Resources Information Security Standards Human Resources Information Security Standards Standards August 2009 Project Name Product Title Version Number Human Resources Information Security Standards Standards 1.2 Final V1.2 Final Page 1 of 10 Human Resources Information Security Standards Document Control Organisation Title Author Filename Owner Subject Protective Marking Review date Wokingham Borough Council Human Resources Information Security Standards Steve Adamek, Head of Business Systems G\Government Connect\WBC Policies Head of Business Systems IT Policy Internal Public April 2010 Revision History Revision Date Revisor Previous Version Description of Revision V2.1 V2.2 V2.3 V2.4 V1.0 V1.1 V1.2 Laura Howse Laura Howse Steve Adamek Laura Howse Laura Howse Laura Howse Laura Howse 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 1 1.1 Updated to include WBC references Updated to incorporate WBC changes Updated to incorporate Unison changes Updated to incorporate Unison changes Final Version Updated to include feedback from Human Resources Updated to include feedback from Human Resources Document Approvals This document requires the following approvals: Sponsor Approval Name Date Director of Transformation General Manager for Business Services & Section 151 Officer Head of Business Systems Deputy Head of Human Resources Computacenter Service Manager (Outsourced IT Provider) Document Distribution Andrew Moulton Graham Ebers Steve Adamek Maureen Vaughan-Dixon...
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