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What is a significant advantage of using cloud applications for organizations?

  • Enhanced offline accessibility of applications
  • Increased need for hardware maintenance
  • Increased complexity in software installation
  • Reduction in the need for software purchases (correct)

    • What approach are some vendors like Workday taking regarding software development?

  • Budget-oriented software solutions
  • Desktop-oriented development
  • Cloud-exclusive development
  • Mobile-first approach (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of a cloud application provided in the content?

  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Google Docs (correct)
  • AutoCAD

    • How has the use of cloud applications been influenced by recent technological trends?

    <p>Increased use of mobile and social technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of access do organizations gain from cloud-based applications?

    <p>Web-based software access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key emphasis in organizations as a result of the client-server systems introduced in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s?

    <p>Focus on employee self-control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change did client-server HRIS bring to organizations?

    <p>Strengthening HR as a partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of HR departments in the mid-1990s?

    <p>Adoption of ERP or web-based systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage did the integration of web-enabled enterprise resource planning systems provide organizations in the early 2000s?

    <p>Centralization of HRM data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did web-enabled systems in the mid-1990s affect recruitment?

    <p>Facilitated global applicant reach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one outcome of the focus on employee skills and abilities during the client-server era?

    <p>Enhanced HR use analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ability did organizations gain with the rise of web-based systems in the mid-1990s?

    <p>24/7 access through web browsers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic marks the transition of HRM from the mid-1990s to 2010?

    <p>Emphasizing technology and integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major innovation in HR technology emerged in the mid-1990s to 2010 period?

    <p>Employee Self-Service (ESS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key advantage of purchasing an integrated HR ERP?

    <p>More effective use of employee data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ESS stand for in the context of HR technology?

    <p>Employee Self-Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect distinguishes cloud applications from traditional software?

    <p>They are accessible via the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what era did cloud-based applications start becoming prominent?

    <p>Since 2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not typically a benefit of a cloud application?

    <p>Unrestricted data storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an integrated HR ERP often encompass?

    <p>Multiple HR functional areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a typical function of a Time & Attendance system?

    <p>Tracking employee work hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key development influenced the shift towards record-keeping in HRIS during World War II?

    <p>The mobilization of millions into armed forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major shifts in HRIS technology in the 1950s?

    <p>Development of customized payroll systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act significantly increased the record-keeping requirements for employers in the 1940s?

    <p>Tax Payment Act of 1943</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology phase followed mainframe computing in the evolution of HRIS?

    <p>Client Server Systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which decade did organizations begin to adopt cloud-based applications for HRIS?

    <p>2010s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the U.S. Air Force contribute to the development of job classification systems during World War II?

    <p>By developing the Comprehensive Occupational Data Analysis Program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason organizations sought to standardize their payroll and employee records in the 1950s?

    <p>To enhance employee compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key feature did the mainframe computing phase in HRIS primarily address?

    <p>Meeting government regulations and reporting requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of organizations were using or planning to use social media for hiring decisions according to the study by Broughton et al?

    <p>Over 50 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one risk associated with un-proctored internet testing (UIT) as part of the hiring process?

    <p>Potential for cheating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cloud-based applications relevant to hiring decisions?

    <p>They facilitate un-proctored internet testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes UIT from traditional forms of testing?

    <p>Flexibility in testing location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can organizations expect as a trend regarding social media usage in hiring?

    <p>Increased integration into hiring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes mainframes?

    <p>High-performance computers with vast memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of using un-proctored internet testing in the selection process?

    <p>It can be taken from various locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the study suggest about the future use of social media in hiring by organizations?

    <p>It will be enhanced and expanded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a client in a client-server relationship?

    <p>Requesting services or resources from the server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes web-based ERP software?

    <p>An ERP system that requires a web browser to use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym ERP stand for?

    <p>Enterprise Resource Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cloud application?

    <p>Software with components that work in both cloud and local environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Employee Self-Service (ESS) technology?

    <p>To enable employees to manage their HR and IT needs independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)?

    <p>Software systems aimed at managing HR processes and data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a manufacturing organization's calendar in Workday?

    <p>To establish valid working days and exceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    GitHub, Inc. is primarily known for which of the following?

    <p>Providing internet hosting services for software development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter One: Introduction to Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

    • Course: Human Resource Information System
    • Course Code: BSHR3102
    • Specialization: HRM
    • Level: Advanced Diploma

    Outcome 2: Evolution, Components, and Process of HRIS in an Organization

    • Discuss the evolution, components, and process of HRIS in an organization.

    Contents

    • Technology and the Field of HRM
      • Mainframe Computing Phase (1940s-Mid-1980s)
      • Client Server Systems (Mid-1980s-Mid-1990s)
      • ERP and Web-based Systems (Mid-1990s-2010)
      • Cloud-based Applications (Since 2012)

    1.1 Mainframe Computing (1940s – Mid-1980s)

    • Shaped by government regulations and reporting requirements

    • World War II mobilization impacted need for employee data collection. Specific examples given include the U.S. Air Force's data analysis program and the Tax Payment Act of 1943.

    • Early 1950s: Organizations sought to standardize payroll, employee records, and compensation. Investigated technology's role to improve payroll processes.

    • Examples like GE developing their mainframe payroll system and organizations outsourcing payroll processes such as ADP, Inc (Automatic Data Processing, Inc.)

    • Late 1950s & early 1960s: Mainframe computers enabled support for payroll applications and automated business processes, supported by information systems.

    • 1960s-1970s: Increased reporting requirements (anti-discrimination laws, regulatory agencies). This led to the development of applications that supported payroll and basic human resource functioning-example SAP.

    1.2 Client Server Systems (Mid-1980s- Mid-1990s)

    • Development of computer networks enabled data capture, storage, and management across multiple locations.
    • Databases dedicated to HRM moved from mainframes to platforms like personal computers. (Lower cost option).
    • Organizations set up local area networks (LANs) to connect hardware.
    • Adoption of client-server approach to delivering business applications.
      • Client-Server Architecture: Mainframe computer power is centrally located. Only those working locally can access it. Client-server systems distribute computing power and store data in multiple locations. Data became more accessible to managers and employees.
    • Companies like PeopleSoft emerged leading this change. They designed client-server platforms and software specifically for human resources, rather than relying on existing mainframe systems.

    1.3 ERP & Web-based Systems (Mid-1990s–2010)

    • HR departments began using enterprise resource planning (ERP) or web-based systems for functions like recruitment, selection, training, performance management, and compensation.

    • Early 2000s: Organizations used web technologies to centralize HRM and organizational data.

      • Accessible via web browsers whenever and wherever needed.

    • Increased organizations ability to develop recruiting systems more effectively reaching applicants worldwide.

    • Two categories of approaches to software product offerings: best of breed (separate systems for each HRM area) and integrated ERP (software packages integrated with broader organizational functions).

    • Entering a "eHRM" Era; enabled HR transactions, using web browsers over the Internet and private networks (e.g., intranets)

      • e-Recruitment, e-Selection, e-Performance Management, and e-Compensation.
      • The use of employee self-service (ESS) systems in which employees manage their own information (e.g. address, phone number), view paychecks, and allocate retirement funds.

    1.4 Cloud-based Applications (Since 2010)

    • Cloud computing provides software as a service.

      • Vendors offer standard software products instead of customizing them to individual needs.
      • Organizations configure the software to fit their own needs.

    • Advantages: Reduced capital expenses and IT staffing needs.

    • Organizations move to cloud-based applications, transforming HRIS functionality.

      • More opportunities for small organizations that previously could not afford enterprise-level HR technology.

    • Current leaders in cloud-based ERP include Oracle and Workday.

    • Mobile-first softwares like Workday and others (ex. Google Doc) are using newer software development approaches to support the software being compatible with mobile devices and increase the use of social media functions .

    • Social media use coincided with increased use of mobile and social technologies.

    • Trends in hiring practices: use of unproctored internet testing (UIT) and social media integration as part of employee selection procedures.

    • Risks include cheating and differences from other forms of testing like paper/pencil tests.

    Glossary

    • Mainframes, Client-Server, Web-based ERP, Cloud Application, HRIS, ESS, related terms and definitions are included for clarity. This section also lists companies, e.g. GE,ADP,IBM, SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft and acronyms for better understanding.
    • The United States (U.S.), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Local Area Network(LAN) etc are also listed.

    Essential Reading

    • Provide a list of recommended readings to be used to study and gain more knowledge on HRM and HRIS.

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    Test your knowledge on cloud applications and their impact on organizations, particularly in human resources. This quiz covers significant advantages, vendor approaches, and historical influences on HRIS systems from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s.

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