D356 HR Technology - Questions & Answers
A company is aware that the effectiveness of its recruiting efforts could be impacted by
employee comments on social media. The human resources (HR) department creates a social
media policy that addresses this potential situation.
Which relationship between human resources (HR) enterprise resource planning systems
(ERPs), human resources management (HRM) practices, and strategic HRM does this
scenario demonstrate?
Strategic HRM influencing HRM practices
A company has a goal of increasing efficiency through automation. Several systems are
implemented in different departments, including human resources (HR). Efficiency goals are
met, including implementing an online open enrollment process and self-service access to the
human resource information system (HRIS).
Which HRIS customer type benefited directly from the HRIS changes?
Employees
Which activity causes human resources analysts to be the most demanding users of a
human resource information system (HRIS)?
Understanding the data structure for querying the database
Which traditional activities have human resource information systems (HRISs)
supported since their earliest versions?
Recruiting, selecting, and training employees
,A manager acknowledges and rewards employees who are closely involved in going from
brick-and-mortar to e-commerce.
What is the purpose of client-server architecture?
To spread out low-powered processing capability, Two-tier architecture allowed
access to the dozens of PCs now being used across the enterprise.
Which new architectural model has become prevalent in the last decade?
Cloud computing technology allows businesses to use applications without having to undergo
a complex installation process.
True or False
With a cloud-based human resource information system (HRIS), there is a large up-front cost.
False
What is the main difference between 3-tier architecture and N-tier architecture?
N-tier architecture is expandable to multiple web servers and application servers to handle
load balancing. Web servers can be geographically dispersed to provide worldwide access. 3-
tier architecture is restricted locally to a server, a database, and an access point.
What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?
Performance management
Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce training costs.
True
How can a human resource information system (HRIS) add value to an organization?
1.It automates many activities.
2.It helps managers make better decisions.
What is a viable human resource (HR) system option for a small organization?
, File management
Which stage in Kotter's Eight-Stage Change Process does this scenario describe?
Generate short-term wins
A manager prepares employees to accept a change in technology by providing reasons
why the technology is needed to improve customer relations within the organization.
Which step in Lewin's Three-Stage Model of Change does this scenario describe?
Unfreezing
True or False
Nadler's Congruence Model suggests that an improvement in one component of
the operating organization will cause improvements in the other components.
False
change agent aka change leader
A change agent is a person who is responsible for leading an organizational change or who is
influential and can communicate and motivate others to accept a change by informal means.
Lewin's three-step change model
One of the earliest key contributions to organizational change, Lewin's framework serves as
a general model for understanding planned change.
Gleicher's Change Equation Formula
C=(D×V×F)>R,
where C is change, D is dissatisfaction with the status quo, V is vision, F is the first steps
toward the vision, and R is resistance to change.
A company is aware that the effectiveness of its recruiting efforts could be impacted by
employee comments on social media. The human resources (HR) department creates a social
media policy that addresses this potential situation.
Which relationship between human resources (HR) enterprise resource planning systems
(ERPs), human resources management (HRM) practices, and strategic HRM does this
scenario demonstrate?
Strategic HRM influencing HRM practices
A company has a goal of increasing efficiency through automation. Several systems are
implemented in different departments, including human resources (HR). Efficiency goals are
met, including implementing an online open enrollment process and self-service access to the
human resource information system (HRIS).
Which HRIS customer type benefited directly from the HRIS changes?
Employees
Which activity causes human resources analysts to be the most demanding users of a
human resource information system (HRIS)?
Understanding the data structure for querying the database
Which traditional activities have human resource information systems (HRISs)
supported since their earliest versions?
Recruiting, selecting, and training employees
,A manager acknowledges and rewards employees who are closely involved in going from
brick-and-mortar to e-commerce.
What is the purpose of client-server architecture?
To spread out low-powered processing capability, Two-tier architecture allowed
access to the dozens of PCs now being used across the enterprise.
Which new architectural model has become prevalent in the last decade?
Cloud computing technology allows businesses to use applications without having to undergo
a complex installation process.
True or False
With a cloud-based human resource information system (HRIS), there is a large up-front cost.
False
What is the main difference between 3-tier architecture and N-tier architecture?
N-tier architecture is expandable to multiple web servers and application servers to handle
load balancing. Web servers can be geographically dispersed to provide worldwide access. 3-
tier architecture is restricted locally to a server, a database, and an access point.
What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?
Performance management
Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce training costs.
True
How can a human resource information system (HRIS) add value to an organization?
1.It automates many activities.
2.It helps managers make better decisions.
What is a viable human resource (HR) system option for a small organization?
, File management
Which stage in Kotter's Eight-Stage Change Process does this scenario describe?
Generate short-term wins
A manager prepares employees to accept a change in technology by providing reasons
why the technology is needed to improve customer relations within the organization.
Which step in Lewin's Three-Stage Model of Change does this scenario describe?
Unfreezing
True or False
Nadler's Congruence Model suggests that an improvement in one component of
the operating organization will cause improvements in the other components.
False
change agent aka change leader
A change agent is a person who is responsible for leading an organizational change or who is
influential and can communicate and motivate others to accept a change by informal means.
Lewin's three-step change model
One of the earliest key contributions to organizational change, Lewin's framework serves as
a general model for understanding planned change.
Gleicher's Change Equation Formula
C=(D×V×F)>R,
where C is change, D is dissatisfaction with the status quo, V is vision, F is the first steps
toward the vision, and R is resistance to change.
