Question 1

Payroll is often one of the first functions employers outsource because of its complexity and the need for accuracy.

Accepted Answer

Payroll involves calculations for employee wages, taxes, benefits, and other deductions, and errors can result in legal and financial consequences for employers. Outsourcing payroll to specialized service providers allows businesses to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations while reducing the burden on their internal staff.

Question 2

Which of the following is a special software tool that supports internet training by helping employers identify training needs as well as scheduling,delivering,assessing,and managing the online training itself?

Accepted Answer

Learning management systems are designed to support internet training by helping employers with identifying training needs, scheduling, delivering, assessing, and managing the online training itself. Talent management systems are software applications that help manage an organization's human capital effectively, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management. Development management systems refer to the software tools that help manage the software development process. Management information systems refer to the computer-based systems that organizations use to collect, store, and analyze data to make informed decisions. Leadership information systems refer to the software applications that help leaders manage and monitor their business operations.

Question 3

Using tools like statistical analysis to sift through data looking for relationships is an example of?

Accepted Answer

Using statistical analysis to sift through data to find relationships is known as data mining. This involves sorting through large amounts of data to identify patterns and draw conclusions from them.

Question 4

Tamara is an HR Manager and is analyzing data regarding the length of service related to the amount of vacation time employees are given.Which source of information will help Tamara the most?

Accepted Answer

The Time and Attendance system tracks the employee's length of service, which is the primary variable in determining vacation time. This source will be the most helpful for Tamara in analyzing data related to vacation time.

Question 5

Which of the following refers to a web-based application that enables managers and employees to access and manage information directly without having to go through HR or higher-level management?

Accepted Answer

Self-service options allow managers and employees to access and manage HR-related information without having to go through HR or higher-level management. This includes features such as updating personal information, submitting requests, and accessing pay and benefits information.

Question 6

Stacey works for a large organization and she scans her employer's website to determine if there is any online training to help her improve her presentation skills.What is the name given in the textbook for the part of the employer's website where Stacey will most likely find online access to training courses?

Accepted Answer

The textbook mentions that the name given to an employer's website that offers online access to training courses is a learning portal.

Question 7

Sophia wants to ensure that she has a diverse slate of candidates for the IT Consultant role that needs to be filled.Which information will allow her to do this?

Accepted Answer

Employment equity information will provide data on the diversity of the current workforce and help Sophia in creating a diverse slate of candidates.

Question 8

Talent analytics help managers to answer six types of talent management questions.A manager analyzing why employees choose to stay with or leave the company is addressing the question related to the talent value model.

Accepted Answer

Analyzing why employees choose to stay with or leave the company falls under the talent retention category of the talent value model. Therefore, talent analytics help managers answer questions related to the talent value model.

Question 9

A learning management system is part of which of the following HRIS components?

Accepted Answer

A learning management system (LMS) is a key component of the training and development module in an HRIS. It provides a platform for creating, delivering, and managing employee development programs and courses. An LMS helps HR professionals schedule training sessions, track employee progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.

Question 10

It is uncommon for managers to request reports from the HRIS.

Accepted Answer

Managers frequently request reports from the HRIS to help them make informed decisions about staffing, training, compensation, and other matters related to human capital management. These reports may include data on demographics, turnover, performance, compliance, benefits utilization, and other HR metrics that can help managers understand trends and identify opportunities for improvement. However, the frequency and nature of these requests may vary depending on the organization's culture, size, complexity, and strategic priorities.

Question 11

Recruitment and applicant tracking is a subsystem in an HRIS that enables an organization to program rules into the system,such as how unused vacation can accumulate.

Accepted Answer

Recruitment and applicant tracking is a subsystem in an HRIS focused on the hiring process, including posting jobs and managing applicants, not on programming rules for vacation accumulation, which pertains to leave management or benefits administration.

Question 12

An HRIS would help with making which of the following decisions?

Accepted Answer

An HRIS (Human Resource Information System) is a software system used to manage employee data and HR processes. One of the main benefits of an HRIS is that it can help with HR decision-making, including HR budgeting, benefits administration, compliance tracking, and performance management. Deciding on the recommended salary increases for employees is a decision that can be easily supported by an HRIS.

Question 13

Stacey needs to ensure that her team has completed health and safety training.Which software tool will help her?

Accepted Answer

Learning management systems are designed to manage training programs, including health and safety training, for teams and individuals within an organization.

Question 14

Which subsystem of a company's HRIS will be most helpful for providing information,such as the date of plan entry,normal retirement date,and annual company contribution?

Accepted Answer

The Pension administration subsystem is specifically designed to manage employee pensions and retirement plans, making it the most helpful option for providing information on plan entry, normal retirement date, and annual company contributions.

Question 15

Why do some employers integrate their learning management and talent management systems?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why do some employers integrate their learning...

Question 16

Workforce analytics are also known as

Accepted Answer

Workforce analytics are a set of metrics used to measure and analyze various aspects of an organization's workforce. These metrics could include data related to employee productivity, employee turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and more. It is an essential tool for HR professionals who wish to optimize their organization's human capital management strategy. While data warehousing is a related concept, it is not the same as workforce analytics, which specifically focuses on measuring and analyzing workforce-related data. Biometrics and psychometrics are also related concepts but refer to specific types of data collection and analysis techniques rather than the broad field of workforce analytics.

Question 17

An HRIS is primarily a transaction processor,editor,and record keeper,maintaining employee,organizational,and HR-related data.

Accepted Answer

An HRIS (Human Resource Information System) is a software system that primarily functions as a transaction processor, editor, and record keeper. It is designed to maintain employee, organizational, and HR-related data to support the day-to-day operations and strategic planning of an organization. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 18

Data can help HR managers make recommendations and develop strategies for their workforces.

Accepted Answer

Data can provide HR managers with insights into employee demographics, performance, engagement, and retention. This information can be used to make informed decisions and develop effective HR policies and programs that support the organization's goals and objectives.

Question 19

Employment equity reports can be generated from HRIS enabling companies to easily report on employment equity requirements.

Accepted Answer

HRIS (Human Resource Information System) can collect, store and manipulate data related to a company's workforce, including diversity metrics such as employment equity. By using this data to generate reports, companies can better track and manage their diversity objectives.

Question 20

Joseph's company is undergoing fast growth.He would like to begin maintaining records of the skill level of candidates that have applied to the company for employment so that he can have a pool of talent to go to when needed.Which information will Joseph use to do this?

Accepted Answer

Recruitment and applicant tracking systems typically include features that allow recruiters and hiring managers to collect and analyze candidate data, such as skills, experience, education, and other relevant information. By using such a system, Joseph can easily build a talent pool and keep track of the skills and qualifications of the candidates who have applied to the company, making it easier to fill open positions quickly as the company grows. The other options (Labour relations, Payroll interface, Employment equity information, and Performance management) are not directly related to building a talent pool.

Quiz 3: Human Resources Management and Technology