HRD HRIS Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
While eHRM is a way of conducting HR, the HRIS is the technology through which eHRM is
enabled. - CORRECT ANSWER True
To add value to the organization, the use of an HRIS is focused primarily on structural realignment
and strategic redirection. This an example of which of the following tasks or activities? - CORRECT
ANSWER Transformational
Entering employee payroll information is an example of an HR transactional activity. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
A focus on data, storage, processing, and flows at the operational level and efficient transaction
processing is referred to as a management information system (MIS). - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Organizations became more aware that there was not one best way to strategically deploy HR
resources. Thus, researchers increasingly emphasize the best-practice approach to strategic HRM as
opposed to the best-fit approach. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Management information systems (MIS) refer to structured information flows of business functions to
aid managers in performing traditional activities. - CORRECT ANSWER True
To compete in the marketplace, firms need to what resources to achieve, profit, and survive? -
CORRECT ANSWER physical, organizational, and human
A key benefit of any HRIS is - CORRECT ANSWER the generation of reports
The alignment of the HRM function with organizational goals is referred to as ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER strategic human resources management (strategic HRM)
To improve the effectiveness of the HR function, activities that can be handled through
computerization are ______. - CORRECT ANSWER a. transformational
, b. transactional
c. traditional
d. all of these; d is the correct answer
The historical era in which employees started forming trade unions was ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER Post-World War II Era
Time and motion studies influenced the scientific management philosophy of managing employees. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Business process reengineering and the creation of the HR or Workforce Scorecard was characteristic
of the Technological Advancement Era. - CORRECT ANSWER False
According to the book, an HRIS - CORRECT ANSWER includes people, forms, policies,
procedures, and data
Recruiting new employees from the external labor market is an example of an HR transactional
activity. - CORRECT ANSWER False
An HRIS that supports regular and ongoing decisions is called a(n) ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER management information system
HR activities or programs that increase the strategic importance and visibility of the HR function in
the firm are referred to as transformational activities. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Advances in technology have enabled HRIS to expand their functionality and breadth in the support
of human resource management. - CORRECT ANSWER True
The effective management of human resources in a firm to gain a competitive advantage in the
marketplace requires - CORRECT ANSWER timely and accurate information on current
employees
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
While eHRM is a way of conducting HR, the HRIS is the technology through which eHRM is
enabled. - CORRECT ANSWER True
To add value to the organization, the use of an HRIS is focused primarily on structural realignment
and strategic redirection. This an example of which of the following tasks or activities? - CORRECT
ANSWER Transformational
Entering employee payroll information is an example of an HR transactional activity. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
A focus on data, storage, processing, and flows at the operational level and efficient transaction
processing is referred to as a management information system (MIS). - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Organizations became more aware that there was not one best way to strategically deploy HR
resources. Thus, researchers increasingly emphasize the best-practice approach to strategic HRM as
opposed to the best-fit approach. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Management information systems (MIS) refer to structured information flows of business functions to
aid managers in performing traditional activities. - CORRECT ANSWER True
To compete in the marketplace, firms need to what resources to achieve, profit, and survive? -
CORRECT ANSWER physical, organizational, and human
A key benefit of any HRIS is - CORRECT ANSWER the generation of reports
The alignment of the HRM function with organizational goals is referred to as ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER strategic human resources management (strategic HRM)
To improve the effectiveness of the HR function, activities that can be handled through
computerization are ______. - CORRECT ANSWER a. transformational
, b. transactional
c. traditional
d. all of these; d is the correct answer
The historical era in which employees started forming trade unions was ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER Post-World War II Era
Time and motion studies influenced the scientific management philosophy of managing employees. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Business process reengineering and the creation of the HR or Workforce Scorecard was characteristic
of the Technological Advancement Era. - CORRECT ANSWER False
According to the book, an HRIS - CORRECT ANSWER includes people, forms, policies,
procedures, and data
Recruiting new employees from the external labor market is an example of an HR transactional
activity. - CORRECT ANSWER False
An HRIS that supports regular and ongoing decisions is called a(n) ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER management information system
HR activities or programs that increase the strategic importance and visibility of the HR function in
the firm are referred to as transformational activities. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Advances in technology have enabled HRIS to expand their functionality and breadth in the support
of human resource management. - CORRECT ANSWER True
The effective management of human resources in a firm to gain a competitive advantage in the
marketplace requires - CORRECT ANSWER timely and accurate information on current
employees
