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Human Resource And Information Systems Question Paper

Human Resource And Information Systems

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer questions ONE and any other TWO questions.
QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY)
i. Differentiate between data and information (5 Marks)
ii. Information used for decision making is often categorized into three levels.
Discuss briefly these levels ( 10Marks)
iii. Discuss briefly the general kinds of information systems (10 Marks)
iv. A human resource information system need not be complex or even
computerized. However there are benefits of using IT to run a human resource
information system (HRIS). Briefly discuss the importance of information
technology in human resource management (5 marks)
QUESTION TWO
i. Over time HRIS have increasingly become sophisticated. Discuss at least five
factors that have occasioned this (10 Marks)
ii. Describe the potential benefits associated with introducing HRIS (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
i. Explain the sources of HRIS data (8 Marks)
ii. Discuss at least four subsystems considered important to effectively run a HRIS
in a large organization (12 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
i. Failure of HRIS system is associated with lack of an efficient maintenance
program. Describe the major areas requiring maintenance (10 Marks)
ii. Discuss the importance of system audits (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
i. Kabarak University is contemplating of changing the current HRIS. As a HR
specialist suggest to the organization the components that should be included in
the new HRIS (15 Marks)
ii. Briefly describe the reports that can be generated from the HRIS (5 Marks)

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