HRM404 Module 4

Developing an HRIS

Assignment Overview

Every company has, to a greater or lesser extent, an information subsystem -- that is, a means by which it gathers data, interprets it, and makes it available to employees through a distribution system. Whether we are talking about marketing information, cost projections, accounting results, or internal quality reports, every company depends on knowledge to support its planning, decision making, and control.

So how does knowledge fit into the picture? The emergence of the field called knowledge management in the last 10 years or so has highlighted some key propositions:

• All organizations are storehouses of knowledge that operate in information-rich environments made up of people and things both inside and outside the organization itself
• Organizations organize, interpret, and evaluate this information to solve organizational problems
• Knowledge is the primary mechanism for processing and utilizing information
• People's brains are the key knowledge resource of any organization
• Codified knowledge stored in books, audio and video tapes, and computer systems can be an important knowledge resource as well
• There are organizational processes and strategies generally and IT management processes and strategies in particular that can significantly enhance the ability of organizations to use their knowledge resources to solve organizational problems effectively

But by way of introduction to the subject, let's take a look at some views of how knowledge works (these are the REQUIRED readings):

Leonard, D., & Swap, W. (2005). The Knowledge Coach. HBS Working Knowledge. Retrieved from: http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/4562.html

Levinson, M. (2007). Knowledge Management Definition and Solutions. Retrieved from: http://www.cio.com/article/print/40343

Wiig, K.M. (N.D.) On The Management of Knowledge. The Wiig Group. Retrieved from http://www.km-forum.org/wiig.htm

Case Assignment

For this case assignment (1) read through the three articles then (2) select any one IS theory listed at: http://istheory.byu.edu/wiki/Main_Page and read about that theory in-depth, then (3) write a 3-5 page essay that discusses how data, information and knowledge are applicable in the context of that theory, or vise-versa. Be sure your discussion demonstrates that you understand the meanings and differences between data, information and knowledge. In your discussion give a real-world example of data, knowledge and information in the context of your theory and provide some commentary on that scenario as to what was done right, what could be better to achieve a better outcome.

Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated on the following points:

• Precision - Does the paper address the question(s) or task(s)?
• Clarity - Is the writing clear and the concepts articulated properly? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of response to the questions, or are excessive use of quotations how thoughts are conveyed? Are headings included in all papers greater than 2 pages?
• Breadth - Is the full breadth of the subject addressed?
• Depth - Does the paper address the topic in sufficient depth?
• Grammar, spelling and vocabulary - Is the paper written well - is the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary suitable to graduate level work?
• Referencing (citations and references) - Does the paper use citations and quotation marks when appropriate?
• Critical thinking - Is the subject thought about critically, i.e., accurately, logically, relevantly, and precisely?

Developing an HRIS

Assignment Overview

You are the new HR Director of a well-respected company that is expanding globally. You are trying to convince the CEO to invest a significant amount of funds in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). The CEO asks you to show her evidence of the relationship between HRIS and efficiency.

For the HRM404 - Module 4 SLP, please create an annotated bibliography where you locate 5 peer-reviewed articles related to Human Resource Information Systems and Efficiency. An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books and/or articles. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150-200 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.

Please use the TUI online library to locate and read 5 peer-reviewed articles relating to Human Resource Information Systems and Efficiency. Please cite each article in APA and include a brief descriptive and evaluative paragraph for each article.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated on the following:

• Precision - Does the paper address the task(s) needed?
• Clarity - Is the writing clear and the concepts articulated and synthesized properly?
• Depth - Does the paper address each source in sufficient depth?
• Grammar, spelling and vocabulary - Is the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary suitable to graduate-level work?
• Citations - Does the paper use proper APA format?

You are responsible for taking over an organization that has not integrated an HR Information System. How would you manage the process? What would be your first course of action in the implementation process? How would you gather the information needed to manage the project?

This discussion board is designed for you to respond to the above question/topic by Thursday of the 1^st week of the module. To receive a passing grade each post should be a minimum of 200 words in length, demonstrating thought and integration of key concepts. Your response should be supported with relevant background sources, which must be properly cited & referenced. During the second week you should respond to at least one other student with a post of similar length and quality as your initial post.

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