18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of needs analysis in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
To gather and prioritize an organization's HR information requirements
What is a potential risk of not conducting proper planning and need analysis in HRIS implementation?
Users rejecting the HRIS due to lack of needed functionality
In the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), what typically follows needs analysis?
Gap analysis
What is the purpose of gap analysis in the context of SDLC?
To identify discrepancies between current capabilities and future requirements
What is a key component of long-range planning in SDLC?
Strategic functionality analysis
What is a common consequence of scope creep in HRIS implementation?
Increasing time and cost of implementation by erroneously adding unneeded functionalities
Which of the following is NOT a key purpose of the analysis phase in the SDLC process?
Finalizing the project budget
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
Which of the following is a key step in the analysis phase of the SDLC for an HRIS project?
Conducting a feasibility analysis
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
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
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
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
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
During which phase of the SDLC does the gap analysis take place?
Analysis phase
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
Which of the following is not a typical step in the long-range planning process for a new HRIS?
Implementation planning
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
Test your knowledge on HRIS need analysis in Lecture 3 of IE4151. Assess your understanding of gap identification, gap filling, RFP documents, bridging the gap, and comparing current state with desired state of HRIS.
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