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What is one of the advantages of batch processing for payroll systems?
What is one of the advantages of batch processing for payroll systems?
In reengineered HRM systems, what type of data can IT processes?
In reengineered HRM systems, what type of data can IT processes?
Which function is NOT typically performed by computer-based payroll systems?
Which function is NOT typically performed by computer-based payroll systems?
What is a key element in the reengineering of payroll systems as part of HRM?
What is a key element in the reengineering of payroll systems as part of HRM?
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Which type of employees are most likely to receive paychecks periodically in a computer-based payroll system?
Which type of employees are most likely to receive paychecks periodically in a computer-based payroll system?
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What is a primary advantage of batch payroll systems over real-time processing?
What is a primary advantage of batch payroll systems over real-time processing?
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What is the primary purpose of the Payroll System described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Payroll System described in the text?
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Which department is responsible for preparing a cash disbursements voucher for the total amount of the payroll?
Which department is responsible for preparing a cash disbursements voucher for the total amount of the payroll?
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Who reviews and signs the paychecks before forwarding them to a paymaster for distribution to employees?
Who reviews and signs the paychecks before forwarding them to a paymaster for distribution to employees?
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Which department makes journal entries based on the Labor Distribution Summary and the Distribution Voucher?
Which department makes journal entries based on the Labor Distribution Summary and the Distribution Voucher?
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What does the Cash Disbursements department do after writing a check for the payroll?
What does the Cash Disbursements department do after writing a check for the payroll?
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In the context of the Payroll System described, what role does the General Ledger department play?
In the context of the Payroll System described, what role does the General Ledger department play?
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What is the primary purpose of personnel action forms in this context?
What is the primary purpose of personnel action forms in this context?
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In the payroll system described, what is the function of job tickets?
In the payroll system described, what is the function of job tickets?
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What does the Payroll department receive along with personnel action forms?
What does the Payroll department receive along with personnel action forms?
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Which department uses personnel action forms to change the pay rate of employees?
Which department uses personnel action forms to change the pay rate of employees?
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What is the purpose of time cards in the described payroll system?
What is the purpose of time cards in the described payroll system?
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Which department forwards a labor distribution summary to the General Ledger department?
Which department forwards a labor distribution summary to the General Ledger department?
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