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Human Resource Management Information Systems(Buss 349) Question Paper

Human Resource Management Information Systems(Buss 349)

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
Explain briefly the meaning of the following terms;
(3 Marks)
Human Resource Information Systems.
E-Recruitment
Module
Explain any FIVE advantages to a firm using Human Resource Information Systems.
(5 Marks)

Highlight THREE types of HRIS and their main characteristics.
(6 Marks)

Give FIVE reasons why people resist the implementation of a new HRIS system that could make their job easier.
(5 Marks)

Describe how internet can be used in training and development of employees.
(5 Marks)

List and discuss the major information security and privacy threats to organization.
(6 Marks)

Question Two
Analyse how technology can help deliver transactional, traditional, and transformational HR activities more efficiently and effectively.
(12 Marks)

Explain how the following systems interfaces with HRIS;
(8 Marks)
HR sub-functions
Strategic Management Systems
Information Systems Outside the Company
Environment in general

Question Three
Identify the various types of users/customers of an HRIS and their information needs.
(12 Marks)

Explain why training and documentation are important to both the development and implementation of an HRIS.
(8 Marks)

Question Four
Brad works in a student administration center, and Janet is a student. They know each other as they used to attend the same high school. Occasionally, they get together at the University to have a coffee and a chat about mutual friends. Brad knows that Janet’s birth day is coming up because Janet happened to mention that she will be another year older in the near future. Brad decides to access the student information system to find out Janet’s date of birth and home address. A few weeks later, Janet receives a birthday card from Brad sent to her home address. With regard to the above scenario;
What information privacy principles (IPPS) have been breached.

(2 Marks)
How and
(3 Marks)
What would you do to address the situation.
(3 Marks)
Describe any FOUR Human Resource Information Systems modules.
(12 Marks)

Question Five
What are the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning.
(12 Marks)

Explain how the HRIS can assist in the process of developing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date job descriptions.
(8 Marks)

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