Test Bank Complete_ Human Resource Information
Systems: Basics, Applications, And Future Directions
6th Edition, (2024) By Richard D Johnson, Kevin D.
Carlson & Michael J. Kavanagh All Chapters 1-17|
Verified Answers
Human resource technology - ANSWERSoftware and tools used to manage an
organization's workforce, streamline HR processes, and enhance productivity.
Workforce - ANSWERAll individuals who perform work for an organization and are
compensated for their efforts.
Primary responsibility of human resource functions - ANSWERAcquiring, paying, and
developing employees.
Critical practice areas of human resource - ANSWERCore HR administration, service
delivery, time management, talent management, analytics and planning, and
emerging HR practices.
Payroll and tax administration software - ANSWERSoftware like ADP used in core HR
administration.
Employee self-service portals - ANSWERPortals like Workday used in service delivery.
Time and attendance software - ANSWERSoftware like Kronos used in time
management.
Talent acquisition and recruiting software - ANSWERSoftware like Taleo used in
talent management.
HR analytics platforms - ANSWERPlatforms like Visier used in analytics and planning.
AI-based recruitment tools - ANSWERTools like HireVue used in emerging HR
practices.
HR Technology system components - ANSWERSoftware applications, software
modules, APIs, ERP systems, functional suite applications, and best-of-breed
applications.
Software applications - ANSWERPrograms designed for end-users.
Software modules - ANSWERComponents of software applications partitioned for
specific functions.
, APIs - ANSWERIntermediaries that allow different software applications to
communicate.
ERP systems - ANSWERIntegrated software suites for managing business processes.
Functional suite applications - ANSWERSets of software modules for specific HR
functions.
Best-of-breed applications - ANSWERSpecialized software focused on specific niche
areas of business practices.
HR Technology system environments - ANSWERMainframe environments, client-
server application models, public cloud environments, single tenancy environments,
and multi-tenancy environments.
Mainframe environments - ANSWERHigh-volume processing on centralized servers.
Client-server application models - ANSWERDistribute applications between back-
office servers and desktop clients.
Public cloud environments - ANSWEROffer on-demand computing via the internet.
Single tenancy environments - ANSWERProvide a separate instance of software and
data for each customer.
Multi-tenancy environments - ANSWERShare infrastructure and code bases for
multiple clients with virtual separation of data.
HR technology users - ANSWEREnd-users and administrators.
HR technology owners - ANSWERHR and IT departments, along with key decision-
makers such as HR leaders and IT managers.
End-user - ANSWERAn individual who uses the technology to accomplish personal or
job-related tasks.
Application user or persona - ANSWERA specific person or role that uses the
application to accomplish a task.
Technology administrator - ANSWERAn end-user with additional permissions to
maintain the system, configure workflows, set up interfaces, and handle system
upgrades and integrations.
Biggest change in tomorrow's workforce - ANSWERThe expectation that
organizations see every employee as an individual and value their individuality.
Systems: Basics, Applications, And Future Directions
6th Edition, (2024) By Richard D Johnson, Kevin D.
Carlson & Michael J. Kavanagh All Chapters 1-17|
Verified Answers
Human resource technology - ANSWERSoftware and tools used to manage an
organization's workforce, streamline HR processes, and enhance productivity.
Workforce - ANSWERAll individuals who perform work for an organization and are
compensated for their efforts.
Primary responsibility of human resource functions - ANSWERAcquiring, paying, and
developing employees.
Critical practice areas of human resource - ANSWERCore HR administration, service
delivery, time management, talent management, analytics and planning, and
emerging HR practices.
Payroll and tax administration software - ANSWERSoftware like ADP used in core HR
administration.
Employee self-service portals - ANSWERPortals like Workday used in service delivery.
Time and attendance software - ANSWERSoftware like Kronos used in time
management.
Talent acquisition and recruiting software - ANSWERSoftware like Taleo used in
talent management.
HR analytics platforms - ANSWERPlatforms like Visier used in analytics and planning.
AI-based recruitment tools - ANSWERTools like HireVue used in emerging HR
practices.
HR Technology system components - ANSWERSoftware applications, software
modules, APIs, ERP systems, functional suite applications, and best-of-breed
applications.
Software applications - ANSWERPrograms designed for end-users.
Software modules - ANSWERComponents of software applications partitioned for
specific functions.
, APIs - ANSWERIntermediaries that allow different software applications to
communicate.
ERP systems - ANSWERIntegrated software suites for managing business processes.
Functional suite applications - ANSWERSets of software modules for specific HR
functions.
Best-of-breed applications - ANSWERSpecialized software focused on specific niche
areas of business practices.
HR Technology system environments - ANSWERMainframe environments, client-
server application models, public cloud environments, single tenancy environments,
and multi-tenancy environments.
Mainframe environments - ANSWERHigh-volume processing on centralized servers.
Client-server application models - ANSWERDistribute applications between back-
office servers and desktop clients.
Public cloud environments - ANSWEROffer on-demand computing via the internet.
Single tenancy environments - ANSWERProvide a separate instance of software and
data for each customer.
Multi-tenancy environments - ANSWERShare infrastructure and code bases for
multiple clients with virtual separation of data.
HR technology users - ANSWEREnd-users and administrators.
HR technology owners - ANSWERHR and IT departments, along with key decision-
makers such as HR leaders and IT managers.
End-user - ANSWERAn individual who uses the technology to accomplish personal or
job-related tasks.
Application user or persona - ANSWERA specific person or role that uses the
application to accomplish a task.
Technology administrator - ANSWERAn end-user with additional permissions to
maintain the system, configure workflows, set up interfaces, and handle system
upgrades and integrations.
Biggest change in tomorrow's workforce - ANSWERThe expectation that
organizations see every employee as an individual and value their individuality.
