Human Resource Information System

Paper Code: 
MHR 326
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This Paper has been designed to acquaint students with the basic understanding of the human resource information system in an organization.

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

 

PAPER CODE

Paper Title

 

MHR 326

Human Resource Information System

CO 116 Understand the basic concepts and principles of HRIS

CO  117 Demonstrate the ability to apply learned knowledge of HRIS to the real world.

CO 118 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the strategic value of HRIS and how it contributes to organizational success.

CO 119 Review and identify the leading HRIS software available in the field.

CO 120 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the RFP process for selecting an HRIS system.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, presentations

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation

 

12.00
Unit I: 
HRIS A Framework

HRIS A Framework: Concept, Management, Information, System, HRIS definitions, Nature & Scope, Characteristics, Functions, Importance & Failures, and MIS & Use of Computers.

Management Process: Introduction to management, Approaches to management, Functions of the manager, HRIS: A support to the management, Management effectiveness, Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling, and MIS: A tool for management process.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Information

Information : Concept, Attributes ,  Classification (action vs. no-action, recurring vs. non-recurring information, internal vs. external, organizational, functional, knowledge, decision-support, operational), methods of information collection, Decision-making concept, Simon’s model of decision-making, MIS & decision-making

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Information System for Decision-making

Information System for Decision-making: Classification of MIS (TPS, MIS, DSS, EIS, OASs, BESs).

Computer hardware for information system: Introduction- Basics of data representation, types of computers, basic components of computer system, factors to buy a PC

Computer software for information system: Introduction- programming languages, classification of software, role of software in problem solving, criteria for investment in hardware & software.

12.00
Unit IV: 
System

System: system concepts, system control, types of system.System analysis and design: introduction, need for system analysis and design, introduction to SDLC, system development model (protyping).

Managing Human Resource Information System (HRIS): Organizing data personnel audit and personnel research.

12.00
Unit V: 
Application of HRIS using data model

Application of HRIS using data model : introduction ,performance appraisal, training need identification, Applications of HRIS in personnel management, production, marketing management.

 

*Case studies related to entire topics are to be taught.

 

Essential Readings: 

• Javedkar, W.S.- Management Information Systems (Tata McGraw Hill).2003
• A.K.Gupta, - Management Information Systems (S.Chand & Company Ltd., 2003)2nd edition
• D.P.Goyal - Management Information Systems-Managerial Perspectives (Macmillan 2nd edirion
• O’Brien - Management Information System(Prentice Hall of India).
• Murdick R.G., Ross J.E. & Clagget J.R. – Information System for modern management. (Prentice Hall of India).Kanter - Management Information System (Prentice Hall of India).

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