IE4151 Lecture 2: HRIS Decision Structures Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) according to the text?

To automate administrative HR processes and reduce costs

To integrate HR functions with other business functions

To provide strategic value to the organization by focusing on the most valuable asset, people

To collect, process, store, visualize, and distribute information to support HR decision-making and control (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a cost factor of implementing a HRIS according to the text?

Cost of employee training (correct)

System implementation consultancy services

System development cost

Software license cost

How does a HRIS help improve efficiency according to the text?

By helping employees perform better through effective career planning and performance management

By automating administrative processes and enabling employee self-service (correct)

By integrating the HR function with other business functions in the enterprise

By providing an adequate information base for timely and just decision making

How does a HRIS help improve effectiveness according to the text?

By helping employees perform better through effective career planning and performance management Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of a HRIS?

Work re-allocation Signup and view all the answers

What is the strategic value of a HRIS according to the text?

Adding value to the organization by focusing on its most valuable asset - people Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of an HRIS (Human Resource Information System)?

Enhance employee satisfaction through recreational activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a strategic-level decision supported by HRIS?

Creating a comprehensive learning organization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following HRIS subsystems is responsible for tracking employee compensation and incentives?

Compensation Subsystem Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential benefit of an effective HRIS implementation?

Improved decision-making capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a functional-level decision supported by HRIS?

Employee performance evaluation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following HRIS subsystems is responsible for reporting a firm's personnel policies and practices to the government?

Environmental Reporting Subsystem Signup and view all the answers

According to the time allocation shown in the image, which category of decision-making consumes the most time for HR managers?

Operational day-to-day tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main benefits of implementing an HRIS system according to the text?

It allows HR managers to focus more on strategic decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the strategic value of HRIS according to the text?

HRIS adds strategic value by automating human resource practices Signup and view all the answers

According to the time allocation shown, what percentage of an HR manager's time is devoted to functional decision-making?

23% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the efficiency and effectiveness benefits of HRIS?

HRIS increases the efficiency and effectiveness of HR processes Signup and view all the answers

What should be the primary role of HR managers after implementing an HRIS system?

Becoming professional consultants to the organization Signup and view all the answers