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Buss 349:Human Resource Information System Question Paper

Buss 349:Human Resource Information System

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : BUSS 349/HRMG 044
UNIT TITLE : HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer question one and any other two questions.

Question One

Justify the need of a Human Resource Information System in an organizations.

(4mks)

Your company is planning to implement a new HRIS. Implementing an Human Resource Information System is a big project and a major change for the organization. Discuss the measures that you will take as the Human Resource Manager to reduce resistance to the new Human Resource Information System.

(6mks)

Organizations are using database management system to meet various information needs,

Distinguish between a database and a database management system.

(4mks)

Explain how databases can support improved Human Resource decision making.

(6mks)

(i) Define the term Information Security.

(1mk)
ii) Outline the three main goals of Information Security within an Human Resource Information System. (3mks)

Describe the three functional components of a Human Resource Information System.

(6mks)

Question Two

(i) Differentiate between training and development.

(4mks)
ii) Discuss how HRIS can assist in carrying out the steps in the systems model of training and development. (10mks)

Identity the advantages of delivering training in an organization through e-learning.

(6mks)

Question Three

Your company is planning to recruit some new employees. As HR manager you feel that e-recruitment is the base way. However, the management feels that the traditional recruitment methods are the best.

Discuss the reasons that may be making the management feel that traditional recruitment is the best.

(5mks)

Give reasons to convince them that e-recruitment is the best option.

(5mks)

Explain the attributes of a good recruitment website.

(6mks)

Discuss how the use of technology in the selection process is adding value to organizations.

(4mks)

Question Four

Describe the key characteristics of the following Human Resource Information Systems.

(9mks)

Electronic data processing (EDP)
Management Information System (MIS)
Decision Support System (DSS)

Explain the THREE phases of Human Resource Information Systems development.

(6mks)

Define the term privacy and briefly discuss privacy concerns related to HRIS.

(5mks)

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