IE4151 Lecture 3 - HRIS Need Analysis Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of needs analysis in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

To select vendor software packages based on arbitrary data

To add unneeded functionalities to the system

To gather and prioritize an organization's HR information requirements (correct)

To evaluate the maintenance costs of the HRIS

What is a potential risk of not conducting proper planning and need analysis in HRIS implementation?

Avoiding scope creep by adding new functionalities

Users rejecting the HRIS due to lack of needed functionality (correct)

Developing custom systems based on complete data

Selecting vendor software packages based on accurate criteria

In the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), what typically follows needs analysis?

Continuous design alterations

Gap analysis (correct)

Long-range strategic planning

Vendor selection

What is the purpose of gap analysis in the context of SDLC?

To identify discrepancies between current capabilities and future requirements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of long-range planning in SDLC?

Strategic functionality analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of scope creep in HRIS implementation?

Increasing time and cost of implementation by erroneously adding unneeded functionalities (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key purpose of the analysis phase in the SDLC process?

Finalizing the project budget (C) Signup and view all the answers

The 'Where Are We Now?' question in the 'Big 3' questions for HRIS planning and need analysis refers to which of the following?

The current state of the organization's HRIS capabilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the analysis phase of the SDLC for an HRIS project?

Conducting a feasibility analysis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical output of the analysis phase in the SDLC for an HRIS project?

Detailed project plan and timeline (C) Signup and view all the answers

The 'Gap Analysis' conducted during the analysis phase of the SDLC for an HRIS project is used to achieve which of the following?

Identify the differences between the current HRIS capabilities and the desired future state (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key purpose of the 'Feasibility Analysis' conducted during the analysis phase of the SDLC for an HRIS project?

Evaluate the viability and practicality of the proposed HRIS solution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a gap analysis in the HRIS needs analysis process?

To identify the current state of the HRIS and the desired future state (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the 'Big 3' options for bridging the gap between the current and desired HRIS capabilities?

Upgrading the existing HRIS software (A) Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the SDLC does the gap analysis take place?

Analysis phase (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the feasibility study in the HRIS needs analysis process?

To determine the technical and operational feasibility of the new HRIS (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a typical step in the long-range planning process for a new HRIS?

Implementation planning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'Where do we need to go?' step in the HRIS needs analysis process?

To determine the desired future state of the HRIS (B) Signup and view all the answers