Question 1

Of the three different categories of users of e-HRM, only organisations that can be classified as _________ of e-HRM will be able to add strategic value to the organisation.

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, only organizations that can be classified as "power users" of e-HRM will be able to add strategic value to the organization. Non-users and operational users are unlikely to be using e-HRM to its full potential, while super users may not necessarily be leveraging e-HRM in a strategic manner.

Question 2

Firms ought to have ___________ for what they aim to achieve with the use of e-HRM.

Accepted Answer

Firms need to have a clear vision and strategy for what they want to achieve with the use of e-HRM, as this will guide their implementation and use of the technology. Lack of trust, micro-politics, privacy and data security are important issues to consider with e-HRM, but they do not speak to the need for a clear vision and strategy.

Question 3

___________ in an organisation can affect the successful implementation of e-HRM.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

The adoption and rollout of e-HRM practices across the subsidiaries of an MNC that had been developed or adopted successfully first by a single subsidiary, refers to:

Accepted Answer

The adoption and rollout of e-HRM practices across subsidiaries after it had been developed or adopted first by a single subsidiary is referred to as reverse diffusion. Reverse diffusion in this case means the diffusion of innovation from the lower to the higher level of a particular hierarchy. The subsidiary that first adopted the e-HRM practices acts as the lower level in this case, and the other subsidiaries represented as the higher level.

Question 5

Talent management systems form part of the broader e-HRM structure of an organisation and offer the following strategic advantages, except:

Accepted Answer

Configuration of talent and talent pools is not a strategic advantage offered by talent management systems. Instead, it is a process that supports the implementation of talent management strategies. The other options (identification, management, and development of talent and talent pools) are strategic advantages provided by talent management systems.

Question 6

The roll-out of e-HRM in an organisation allows employees to avail of HR services 24/7 as part of a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

The statement clearly mentions that the roll-out of e-HRM allows employees to avail of HR services 24/7 as part of an employee self-service system. Option A and C are not mentioned in the statement, while option D is redundant as e-HRM is already mentioned in the statement.

Question 7

____________ also aid in the effective and efficient operation of HR shared services centres either as an in-house solution or as part an outsourced provision.

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Question 8

E-HRM, especially if it utilises social media platforms, has the strategic potential to improve all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

E-HRM, especially if it utilises social media platforms, has the strategic potential to improve corporate profits, the recruitment and selection processes, organisational communication, and employee engagement. Therefore, all of the given options except A are correct.

Question 9

Increased employee access to information can also enhance _____________ in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

If employees feel that the use of e-HRM is of no perceived benefit to them, they ______________.

Accepted Answer

If employees perceive no benefit from e-HRM, they are unlikely to use it, which can result in a lack of engagement with the system and a lower return on investment for the organization.

Question 11

What are the potential benefits of using technology in HRM?

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Question 12

What are the potential drawbacks of e-HRM?

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Question 13

What are the key success factors in e-HRM implementation?

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Question 14

Differentiate between intended and unintended e-HRM outcomes.

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Question 15

How can e-HRM be assessed strategically?

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Quiz 14: Strategic Evaluation of E-HRM