Question 1

HRIMS contains data necessary for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Page 96. Factual. HRMIS is concerned with information pertaining to managing the human resources in an organisation and does not deal with marketing information.

Question 2

The major benefit of HRIMS is:

Accepted Answer

Page 96. Factual. One of the key benefits deriving from a HRMIS is the provision of up-to-date and accurate information to facilitate the effective management of human resources.

Question 3

The driving mechanism of HRIMS is:

Accepted Answer

Page 98. Factual. Data management involves the input, storage, manipulation and output of information.

Question 4

There are two schools of thought relating to the issue of HR versus payroll systems. One argument is that payroll and HR are separate activities and should be treated as such. The second argument is that:

Accepted Answer

Page 97-98. Factual. Much of the information stored on the HRMIS is replicated in payroll and thus it makes sense that the two systems be integrated.

Question 5

Payroll is considered by many to be an accounting function, while the key function of an HRIMS is:

Accepted Answer

Page 98. Factual. In contrast to a payroll system, HRMIS transactions are variable and dynamic, event-driven and require ad hoc reports to support managerial planning and decision making.

Question 6

The HRIMS is dependent upon what to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Page 98. Factual. HRMIS relies on database management, which involves the input, storage, manipulation and output of information.

Question 7

The use of a HR intranet to provide information such as HR policies, recruitment, training and compensation:

Accepted Answer

Page 99. Factual. When employees are able to access HR policy information directly themselves via the company Intranet, then this enables the HR manager to focus on more value-adding activities.

Question 8

An important feature of an HRIMS is:

Accepted Answer

Page 100. Factual. In planning for implementation of an HRMIS, the HR manager needs to be aware that flexibility is a key element; it is quite possible that the system will need to cater for analyses and ad-hoc reports in ways that are not presently contemplated.

Question 9

For employees, a key concern associated with the use of HRIMS is:

Accepted Answer

Page 101. Factual. Most employees want to be reassured that their personal confidential and private information within the HRMIS is secure and that they are protected from potential abuse of that information by authorised or unauthorised users.

Question 10

HR managers of global organisations must ensure that their HRIMS:

Accepted Answer

Page 101. Factual. Privacy protection legislation varies considerably from country to country with some jurisdictions applying custodial sentences for breach of their laws.

Question 11

Employee abuse of the internet and email is called:

Accepted Answer

Page 102. Factual. The term cyber-loafing refers to employee abuse of the Internet and email systems whilst at work.

Question 12

To guard against employee abuse of the internet and email facilities many companies:

Accepted Answer

Page 102. Factual. To combat cyberloafing many organisations use special software to prevent employee access to shopping, gambling, networking and pornographic websites.

Question 13

Which type of management involves the input, storage, manipulation, and output of data?

Accepted Answer

Page 98. Factual. Database management involves the input, storage, manipulation, and out of data.

Question 14

Which type of management deals with an organisation's ability to collect, store, share, and apply knowledge in order to enhance its survival and success?

Accepted Answer

Page 98. Factual. Knowledge management deals with an organisation's ability to collect, store, share, and apply knowledge in order to enhance its survival and success.

Question 15

Programs that require firms to make special efforts to recruit, hire, and promote women and/or members of minority groups are known as:

Accepted Answer

Page 105. Factual. Affirmative action (AA) requires firms to make special efforts to recruit, hire, and promote women and/or members of minority groups.

Question 16

According to one expert, many HRIMS fall down in their implementation because of the lack of:

Accepted Answer

Page 105. Factual. HRIMS may fail due to the lack of resources to get them up and running.

Question 17

An organisation has three viable choices when introducing an HRIMS. These include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Page 105. Factual. Adopting multiple separate functional systems for an HRMIS is not viable as there is likely to be significant duplication of effort as well as inconsistencies in data between the systems.

Question 18

An off-the-shelf HRIMS has the benefit over an in-house system of:

Accepted Answer

Page 105. Factual. An off-the-shelf HRMIS has the significant advantage of having known establishment costs.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT true in respect of establishing a HRMIS?

Accepted Answer

Page 105-106. Factual. There is no best approach to the adoption of an HRMIS and the selection of a system must be cognisant of the organisational culture, strategy, needs and budget.

Question 20

An off-the-shelf HRIMS often has a large user base. This motivates the provider to:

Accepted Answer

Page 105. Factual. As an off-the-shelf HRMIS has a larger number of users, vendors are more likely to provide continued maintenance as well as necessary updates.

Quiz 3: Human Resource Information Management Systems