Discussion: Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
Part A (Chapter 1)
1. Explain how human resource management and human resource information systems evolve over time.
2. Review the types of human resource information systems (HRIS) on pages 11-12 of the textbook, then answer the following questions: Explain which HRIS types your current or previous employer utilizes. If your current or previous organization does not utilize a HRIS, which types would you recommend? How does the utilization of those systems promote transformational HR activities?
Part B (Chapter 3)
3. Why is feedback from HRIS customers/users important to a HRIS implementation team? Explain your experiences with HRIS as both an employee and non-employee. Next, explain how N-tier architecture or cloud computing has simplified HRIS usage and maintenance?
Reference:
Book: Human Resource Information Systems- Fourth Edition by Michael J. Kavanagh
Chapter 1- A Brief History and Overview of Technology in HR
Chapter 3-Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS: Planning for Implementations.