Question 1

The continual interaction between HRIS and the HR program evaluation results is the main factor in the use of the HR workforce scorecard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Management scholars have argued that future economic and strategic advantage will rest with the organizations that can most effectively attract, develop and retain a diverse group of the best and the brightest human talent in the market place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A set of steps or phases in the formal design of any information processing system that include analysis through evaluation is referred to as the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the systems model of organizational functioning in the book, the general factor that can cause changes for all the other factors of the total system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the HR strategy of other firms in the market place
B)  the amount and sophistication of HRIS technology
C)  the strategic management system
D)  the national culture where the organization operatesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Management Information Systems (MIS)refers to structured information flows of business functions to aid managers in performing traditional activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The activities during the pre-World War II era included all the following except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  record keeping of employee information
B)  the growth of trade unions
C)  scientific management was the prevailing philosophy
D)  very few government influences in employment relationsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

To improve the effectiveness of the HR function, activities that can be handled through computerization are:

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic planning
B)  transactional
C)  transformational
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

In the development and implementation of an HRIS, the two most important aspects are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the proposal to management and the needs analysis
B)  the system specifications and the system design,
C)  the documentation and the system design
D)  the documentation and evaluationE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Business process reengineering and the creation of the HR or Workforce Scorecard was characteristic of the Technological Advancement Era.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The system used to acquire, store, manipulate, analyse, retrieve, and distribute information regarding an organization's human resources is call the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERPS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

A DSS focuses on decision making, enabling users to work intimately with the data, developing multiple "what if" scenarios and queries with the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the organizational model in the book, what is the role of the HRIS?

Accepted Answer

First, the model is centered on the use of an HRIS as critical to the efficient operation of an organization.Without an HRIS, the organizational processes would run more slowly and less efficiently, and this could hurt the competitiveness of an organization in its marketplace. Second, the HRIS and the HR program evaluation results in terms of HR metrics, and cost-benefit results (value added and ROI)are in continual interaction.This interaction should increase the competitiveness of the organization.

Question 13

The recruitment and training functions of an HR department are traditional activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The effective management of human resources in a firm to gain a competitive advantage in the market place requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  timely and accurate information on current employees
B)  a vice-president representing the HR function
C)  the use of Decision Support Systems (DSS) 
D)  outsourcing of transaction HR activitiesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

A key benefit of any HRIS is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of software applications in the system
B)  comprehensive reports on employees' health status
C)  the generation of reports
D)  up-to-date technical hardware & softwareE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

The alignment of the HRM function with organizational goals is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  an HR balanced scorecard
B)  Strategic human resources management (Strategic HRM) 
C)  concreteness or congruence
D)  Human Resources program evaluationE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

A focus on data, storage, processing, and flows at the operational level and efficient transaction processing is referred to as a Management Information System (MIS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Entering employee payroll information is an example of an HR transactional activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The change in focus of the HRM function as adding value to the organization's product or service is characteristic of the ________________ era.

Accepted Answer

A)  computerization
B)  post-war
C)  cost-effectiveness
D)  social issuesE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The systems model of organizational functioning indicates that the strategy of the firm, the HR strategy, and HR programs:

Accepted Answer

A)  should be in alignment with each other
B)  should impact only on HR metrics
C)  should drive the competition for resources
D)  should define proper HRIS development & useE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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

The continual interaction between HRIS and the HR program evaluation results is the main factor in the use of the HR workforce scorecard.

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Management scholars have argued that future economic and strategic advantage will rest with the organizations that can most effectively attract, develop and retain a diverse group of the best and the brightest human talent in the market place.

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A set of steps or phases in the formal design of any information processing system that include analysis through evaluation is referred to as the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

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In the systems model of organizational functioning in the book, the general factor that can cause changes for all the other factors of the total system is:

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Management Information Systems (MIS)refers to structured information flows of business functions to aid managers in performing traditional activities.

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The activities during the pre-World War II era included all the following except for:

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To improve the effectiveness of the HR function, activities that can be handled through computerization are:

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In the development and implementation of an HRIS, the two most important aspects are:

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Business process reengineering and the creation of the HR or Workforce Scorecard was characteristic of the Technological Advancement Era.

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The system used to acquire, store, manipulate, analyse, retrieve, and distribute information regarding an organization's human resources is call the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERPS).

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A DSS focuses on decision making, enabling users to work intimately with the data, developing multiple "what if" scenarios and queries with the system.

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In the organizational model in the book, what is the role of the HRIS?

The recruitment and training functions of an HR department are traditional activities.

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The effective management of human resources in a firm to gain a competitive advantage in the market place requires:

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A key benefit of any HRIS is:

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The alignment of the HRM function with organizational goals is referred to as:

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A focus on data, storage, processing, and flows at the operational level and efficient transaction processing is referred to as a Management Information System (MIS).

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Entering employee payroll information is an example of an HR transactional activity.

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The change in focus of the HRM function as adding value to the organization's product or service is characteristic of the ________________ era.

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The systems model of organizational functioning indicates that the strategy of the firm, the HR strategy, and HR programs:

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

The continual interaction between HRIS and the HR program evaluation results is the main factor in the use of the HR workforce scorecard.

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Management scholars have argued that future economic and strategic advantage will rest with the organizations that can most effectively attract, develop and retain a diverse group of the best and the brightest human talent in the market place.

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A set of steps or phases in the formal design of any information processing system that include analysis through evaluation is referred to as the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

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In the systems model of organizational functioning in the book, the general factor that can cause changes for all the other factors of the total system is:

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Management Information Systems (MIS)refers to structured information flows of business functions to aid managers in performing traditional activities.

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The activities during the pre-World War II era included all the following except for:

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To improve the effectiveness of the HR function, activities that can be handled through computerization are:

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In the development and implementation of an HRIS, the two most important aspects are:

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Business process reengineering and the creation of the HR or Workforce Scorecard was characteristic of the Technological Advancement Era.

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The system used to acquire, store, manipulate, analyse, retrieve, and distribute information regarding an organization's human resources is call the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERPS).

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A DSS focuses on decision making, enabling users to work intimately with the data, developing multiple "what if" scenarios and queries with the system.

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In the organizational model in the book, what is the role of the HRIS?

The recruitment and training functions of an HR department are traditional activities.

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The effective management of human resources in a firm to gain a competitive advantage in the market place requires:

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A key benefit of any HRIS is:

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The alignment of the HRM function with organizational goals is referred to as:

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A focus on data, storage, processing, and flows at the operational level and efficient transaction processing is referred to as a Management Information System (MIS).

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Entering employee payroll information is an example of an HR transactional activity.

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The change in focus of the HRM function as adding value to the organization's product or service is characteristic of the ________________ era.

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The systems model of organizational functioning indicates that the strategy of the firm, the HR strategy, and HR programs:

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