Question 1

What is a single internet access point for customized and personalized HR services called?

Accepted Answer

A)  An HR intranet 
B)  An HR website 
C)  An HR portal 
D)  e-HR 
E)  An HR module 
A)  An HR intranet 
B)  An HR website 
C)  An HR portal 
D)  e-HR 
E)  An HR module

Question 2

A learning management system is part of which of the following HRIS components?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment equity 
B)  Performance evaluation 
C)  Organizational management 
D)  Training and development 
E)  Employee administration 
A)  Employment equity 
B)  Performance evaluation 
C)  Organizational management 
D)  Training and development 
E)  Employee administration

Question 3

MSS systems have been shown to increase the workload of HR Generalists because they are spending more time planning annual compensation increases,viewing employee histories,and initiating requests for positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the three major ways that the traditional HR role has changed as a result of the technologically-enabled environment:

Accepted Answer

1 point for identifying each m

Question 5

Technology has been driving the shift in Canada towards a service-based economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to a report from Towers Perrin,what proportion of global organizations are increasing their investments in HR technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  One quarter 
B)  One third 
C)  One half 
D)  Three quarters 
E)  All organizations 
A)  One quarter 
B)  One third 
C)  One half 
D)  Three quarters 
E)  All organizations

Question 7

What is an HRIS? Identify and briefly describe four of the major components of an HRIS.

Accepted Answer

Two points for a definition close to the

Question 8

Information and communication technology increases the degree of centralization in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During the adoption phase,a company has requested that vendors schedule demonstrations of their various human resources information systems that they have available.What is this request known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  The adoption phase request 
B)  Request for information 
C)  Request for proposal 
D)  A selection request 
E)  The implementation phase request 
A)  The adoption phase request 
B)  Request for information 
C)  Request for proposal 
D)  A selection request 
E)  The implementation phase request

Question 10

HR technology has

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced the administrative burden on the HR department. 
B)  prevented employees from accessing their personnel information. 
C)  made it difficult to have access to information. 
D)  increased the administrative burden on the HR department. 
E)  not contributed to any changes in the HR department. 
A)  reduced the administrative burden on the HR department. 
B)  prevented employees from accessing their personnel information. 
C)  made it difficult to have access to information. 
D)  increased the administrative burden on the HR department. 
E)  not contributed to any changes in the HR department.

Question 11

The impact of technology has fundamentally changed the role of HR.It has enabled HR to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase its involvement in transactional services. 
B)  decrease the time spent with employees and line staff. 
C)  decrease its involvement in transactional activities. 
D)  decrease focus on the customer. 
E)  increase time spent on administrative tasks. 
A)  increase its involvement in transactional services. 
B)  decrease the time spent with employees and line staff. 
C)  decrease its involvement in transactional activities. 
D)  decrease focus on the customer. 
E)  increase time spent on administrative tasks.

Question 12

Investigating management considerations for purchasing an HRIS is conducted during the implementation stage of the selection process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Using tools like statistical analysis to sift through data looking for relationships is an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy-based metrics 
B)  Data mining 
C)  Talent management 
D)  Applicant tracking 
E)  Trend analysis 
A)  Strategy-based metrics 
B)  Data mining 
C)  Talent management 
D)  Applicant tracking 
E)  Trend analysis

Question 14

Which system allows managers to access a range of information not only about themselves but also about the employees who report to them?

Accepted Answer

A)  ESS 
B)  MSS 
C)  The internet 
D)  HRIS 
E)  MIS 
A)  ESS 
B)  MSS 
C)  The internet 
D)  HRIS 
E)  MIS

Question 15

The choice of technology revolves around two basic questions: (1)What is the desired amount of customization? and (2)What

Accepted Answer

A)  is the cost of the system? 
B)  is the user-friendliness of the system? 
C)  will the employee reactions be to the system? 
D)  type of system is required/preferred? 
E)  will the reactions of the management team be to the system? 
A)  is the cost of the system? 
B)  is the user-friendliness of the system? 
C)  will the employee reactions be to the system? 
D)  type of system is required/preferred? 
E)  will the reactions of the management team be to the system?

Question 16

Employee self-service (ESS)systems have fundamentally changed the way employees relate to their HR department because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are able to access and manage their personal information directly. 
B)  ESS systems have made HR redundant in the organization. 
C)  they need to visit HR more often for personnel-related information. 
D)  line managers and employees now have the primary responsibility for HR. 
E)  HR no longer provides personnel-related services. 
A)  they are able to access and manage their personal information directly. 
B)  ESS systems have made HR redundant in the organization. 
C)  they need to visit HR more often for personnel-related information. 
D)  line managers and employees now have the primary responsibility for HR. 
E)  HR no longer provides personnel-related services.

Question 17

Which of the following is the term used to describe a self-contained system that does not rely on other systems to operate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A single-phase system 
B)  A stand-alone system 
C)  A focal point system 
D)  A lone portal system 
E)  A central module system 
A)  A single-phase system 
B)  A stand-alone system 
C)  A focal point system 
D)  A lone portal system 
E)  A central module system

Question 18

The costs of implementing human resources information system range from

Accepted Answer

A)  $1000 to $10,000. 
B)  $1000 to $100,000. 
C)  $1000 to $12 million. 
D)  $1000 to $500,000. 
E)  $1000 to $1 million. 
A)  $1000 to $10,000. 
B)  $1000 to $100,000. 
C)  $1000 to $12 million. 
D)  $1000 to $500,000. 
E)  $1000 to $1 million.

Question 19

Which subsystem of a company's HRIS will be most helpful for providing information,such as the date of plan entry,normal retirement date,and annual company contribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labour relations 
B)  Pension administration 
C)  Employment equity 
D)  Training and development 
E)  Compensation and benefits administration 
A)  Labour relations 
B)  Pension administration 
C)  Employment equity 
D)  Training and development 
E)  Compensation and benefits administration

Question 20

Tamara is an HR Manager and is analyzing data regarding the length of service related to the amount of vacation time employees are given.Which source of information will help Tamara the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labour relations 
B)  Payroll interface 
C)  Employee equity 
D)  Time and attendance 
E)  Performance evaluation 
A)  Labour relations 
B)  Payroll interface 
C)  Employee equity 
D)  Time and attendance 
E)  Performance evaluation

What is a single internet access point for customized and personalized HR services called?

A learning management system is part of which of the following HRIS components?

MSS systems have been shown to increase the workload of HR Generalists because they are spending more time planning annual compensation increases,viewing employee histories,and initiating requests for positions.

Describe the three major ways that the traditional HR role has changed as a result of the technologically-enabled environment:

Technology has been driving the shift in Canada towards a service-based economy.

According to a report from Towers Perrin,what proportion of global organizations are increasing their investments in HR technology?

What is an HRIS? Identify and briefly describe four of the major components of an HRIS.

Information and communication technology increases the degree of centralization in the organization.

During the adoption phase,a company has requested that vendors schedule demonstrations of their various human resources information systems that they have available.What is this request known as?

HR technology has

The impact of technology has fundamentally changed the role of HR.It has enabled HR to

Investigating management considerations for purchasing an HRIS is conducted during the implementation stage of the selection process.

Using tools like statistical analysis to sift through data looking for relationships is an example of?

Which system allows managers to access a range of information not only about themselves but also about the employees who report to them?

The choice of technology revolves around two basic questions: (1)What is the desired amount of customization? and (2)What

Employee self-service (ESS)systems have fundamentally changed the way employees relate to their HR department because

Which of the following is the term used to describe a self-contained system that does not rely on other systems to operate?

The costs of implementing human resources information system range from

Which subsystem of a company's HRIS will be most helpful for providing information,such as the date of plan entry,normal retirement date,and annual company contribution?

Tamara is an HR Manager and is analyzing data regarding the length of service related to the amount of vacation time employees are given.Which source of information will help Tamara the most?

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Exam 3: Human Resources Management and Technology

What is a single internet access point for customized and personalized HR services called?

A learning management system is part of which of the following HRIS components?

MSS systems have been shown to increase the workload of HR Generalists because they are spending more time planning annual compensation increases,viewing employee histories,and initiating requests for positions.

Describe the three major ways that the traditional HR role has changed as a result of the technologically-enabled environment:

Technology has been driving the shift in Canada towards a service-based economy.

According to a report from Towers Perrin,what proportion of global organizations are increasing their investments in HR technology?

What is an HRIS? Identify and briefly describe four of the major components of an HRIS.

Information and communication technology increases the degree of centralization in the organization.

During the adoption phase,a company has requested that vendors schedule demonstrations of their various human resources information systems that they have available.What is this request known as?

HR technology has

The impact of technology has fundamentally changed the role of HR.It has enabled HR to

Investigating management considerations for purchasing an HRIS is conducted during the implementation stage of the selection process.

Using tools like statistical analysis to sift through data looking for relationships is an example of?

Which system allows managers to access a range of information not only about themselves but also about the employees who report to them?

The choice of technology revolves around two basic questions: (1)What is the desired amount of customization? and (2)What

Employee self-service (ESS)systems have fundamentally changed the way employees relate to their HR department because

Which of the following is the term used to describe a self-contained system that does not rely on other systems to operate?

The costs of implementing human resources information system range from

Which subsystem of a company's HRIS will be most helpful for providing information,such as the date of plan entry,normal retirement date,and annual company contribution?

Tamara is an HR Manager and is analyzing data regarding the length of service related to the amount of vacation time employees are given.Which source of information will help Tamara the most?

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

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