Question 1

What is the difference between direct and indirect benefits and costs?

Accepted Answer

Direct costs and benefits are those that

Question 2

To use an organizational enhancement approach for the justification of new HRIS,one must use ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  benchmarking on HR audit metrics 
B)  the savings from self-service employee portals as the major savings 
C)  the savings from decreasing the number of HR employees needed to process the HRM 
D)  employee information 
E)  a cost-benefit analysis 
A)  benchmarking on HR audit metrics 
B)  the savings from self-service employee portals as the major savings 
C)  the savings from decreasing the number of HR employees needed to process the HRM 
D)  employee information 
E)  a cost-benefit analysis

Question 3

What are the two ways HR metrics can used for benchmarking HR activities and programs?

Accepted Answer

1.Benchmarking can be used to compare yo

Question 4

Direct costs for implementing a new HRIS application in training would include reduced absenteeism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In terms of estimating costs and benefits for a new HRIS,the critical time period is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the first 6 months to 1 year 
B)  the first 2 years 
C)  the first 5 years 
D)  the first 8 to 10 years 
A)  the first 6 months to 1 year 
B)  the first 2 years 
C)  the first 5 years 
D)  the first 8 to 10 years

Question 6

Average employee contribution and employees variance in work outcomes are used for the determination of compensation levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The best approach to justify a new HRIS is to identify first what new software applications are included in the HRIS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Indirect costs for implementing a new HRIS application in training would include lost productivity during conversion to new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

HRIS functionality refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability of the HRIS to function in a cost-effective manner. 
B)  the number of HR programs that are operational in the HRIS 
C)  the benefits derived from a CBA analysis 
D)  how well the HRIS is integrated with other IT applications (e.g., the marketing IS) 
A)  the ability of the HRIS to function in a cost-effective manner. 
B)  the number of HR programs that are operational in the HRIS 
C)  the benefits derived from a CBA analysis 
D)  how well the HRIS is integrated with other IT applications (e.g., the marketing IS)

Question 10

Investment analyses for an HRIS are based the following information:

Accepted Answer

A)  sources of costs and benefits, cost of obtaining financing, and the time when the organization will incur each cost 
B)  the time when the organization will incur each cost, the availability of the new HRIS software, and the cost of obtaining financing 
C)  an estimated dollar value for each cost and benefit, the availability of the new HRIS software, and sources of costs and benefits 
D)  the time when the organization will incur each cost, sources of costs and benefits, and an estimated dollar value for each cost and benefit 
A)  sources of costs and benefits, cost of obtaining financing, and the time when the organization will incur each cost 
B)  the time when the organization will incur each cost, the availability of the new HRIS software, and the cost of obtaining financing 
C)  an estimated dollar value for each cost and benefit, the availability of the new HRIS software, and sources of costs and benefits 
D)  the time when the organization will incur each cost, sources of costs and benefits, and an estimated dollar value for each cost and benefit

Question 11

Basing the justification of a new HRIS system or upgrade on compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)regulations is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the integration of the HR and legal departments 
B)  an organization enhancement justification 
C)  a risk avoidance justification 
D)  a compliance justification 
A)  the integration of the HR and legal departments 
B)  an organization enhancement justification 
C)  a risk avoidance justification 
D)  a compliance justification

What is the difference between direct and indirect benefits and costs?

To use an organizational enhancement approach for the justification of new HRIS,one must use ______.

What are the two ways HR metrics can used for benchmarking HR activities and programs?

Direct costs for implementing a new HRIS application in training would include reduced absenteeism.

In terms of estimating costs and benefits for a new HRIS,the critical time period is ______.

Average employee contribution and employees variance in work outcomes are used for the determination of compensation levels.

The best approach to justify a new HRIS is to identify first what new software applications are included in the HRIS.

Indirect costs for implementing a new HRIS application in training would include lost productivity during conversion to new system.

HRIS functionality refers to

Investment analyses for an HRIS are based the following information:

Basing the justification of a new HRIS system or upgrade on compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)regulations is an example of ______.

A Brief History and Overview of Technology in HR

Database Concepts and Applications in HRIS

Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS: Planning for Implementations

The Systems Development Life Cycle and HRIS Needs Analysis

System Design and Acquisition

Change Management and Implementation

HR Administration and HRIS

Talent Management

Recruitment and Selection in an Internet Context

Training and Development: Issues and HRIS Applications

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS

HRIS and International HRM

HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics

HRIS Privacy and Security

HRIS and Social Media

The Future of HRIS: Emerging Trends in HRM and IT

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Exam 7: Cost Justifying HRIS Investments

What is the difference between direct and indirect benefits and costs?

To use an organizational enhancement approach for the justification of new HRIS,one must use ______.

What are the two ways HR metrics can used for benchmarking HR activities and programs?

Direct costs for implementing a new HRIS application in training would include reduced absenteeism.

In terms of estimating costs and benefits for a new HRIS,the critical time period is ______.

Average employee contribution and employees variance in work outcomes are used for the determination of compensation levels.

The best approach to justify a new HRIS is to identify first what new software applications are included in the HRIS.

Indirect costs for implementing a new HRIS application in training would include lost productivity during conversion to new system.

HRIS functionality refers to

Investment analyses for an HRIS are based the following information:

Basing the justification of a new HRIS system or upgrade on compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)regulations is an example of ______.

A Brief History and Overview of Technology in HR

Database Concepts and Applications in HRIS

Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS: Planning for Implementations

The Systems Development Life Cycle and HRIS Needs Analysis

System Design and Acquisition

Change Management and Implementation

HR Administration and HRIS

Talent Management

Recruitment and Selection in an Internet Context

Training and Development: Issues and HRIS Applications

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS

HRIS and International HRM

HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics

HRIS Privacy and Security

HRIS and Social Media

The Future of HRIS: Emerging Trends in HRM and IT

Filters