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Technology and HR: Changing Landscape

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What is a characteristic of Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses?

Can only be accessed through company intranets
Operate offline without any internet connection
Require physical installation on devices
Accessed through the Internet (correct)

Why do many employers recruit online for job opportunities?

To have fewer applicants for each job opening
To effectively find qualified applicants (correct)
To avoid finding qualified applicants
To reduce their recruitment costs

What is the purpose of using HRIS tools in the hiring process?

To increase ambiguity and stress during recruitment
To reduce the number of candidates applying for a position
To ensure a good match between candidate skills and job description (correct)
To eliminate the need for job descriptions

Why do companies like Southwest Airlines prioritize employees with a positive attitude over experience?

Positive attitude is a better indicator of job success and fit with company culture (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do web or cloud-based services help in providing training and development to employees?

By providing training on demand whenever the employee has time to concentrate (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do HR departments use online assessments in the hiring process?

To determine which candidates are team players and can handle stress well (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do self-service systems in HR technology allow employees to access?

Frequently requested information like payroll and benefits (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which HR functions can be better facilitated with the help of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)?

Payroll, benefits administration, and performance management (C) Signup and view all the answers

For what size of organization are HRIS systems considered necessary?

Organizations with over 200 employees (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between on-premise and hosted HRIS systems?

On-premise systems are maintained by the company's IT staff, while hosted systems are maintained by the vendor's IT staff (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can Software as a Service (SaaS) HR systems be accessed?

Through a web browser (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of Technology in HR related to information access?

Quick and easy access to HR information (A) Signup and view all the answers

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