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While eHRM is a way of conducting HR, the HRIS is the technology through
which eHRM is enabled. 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? Answer - Transformational
Entering employee payroll information is an example of an HR transactional
activity. 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). 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.
Answer - False
Management information systems (MIS) refer to structured information flows
of business functions to aid managers in performing traditional activities.
Answer - True
To compete in the marketplace, firms need to what resources to achieve,
profit, and survive? Answer - physical, organizational, and human
, A key benefit of any HRIS is Answer - the generation of reports
The alignment of the HRM function with organizational goals is referred to as
______. Answer - strategic human resources management (strategic HRM)
To improve the effectiveness of the HR function, activities that can be handled
through computerization are ______. 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
______. Answer - Post-World War II Era
Time and motion studies influenced the scientific management philosophy of
managing employees. Answer - True
Business process reengineering and the creation of the HR or Workforce
Scorecard was characteristic of the Technological Advancement Era. Answer -
False
According to the book, an HRIS Answer - includes people, forms, policies,
procedures, and data
Recruiting new employees from the external labor market is an example of an
HR transactional activity. Answer - False