Objectives and competences
Student will:
• Understand key conecpts of information systems
• understand elements of IS and HRMIS
• understanding interconnections between HRM and ERP elements
• Understand the role of human resorces management in the HRIS development
• Be able to use HRMIS solutions.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Key concepts in information systems
2. Human resources information systems (HRIS) as an integral part of IS in an organization
3. The role of HRIS in an organization
4. HRIS as a basis for systematic development of human resoruces
5. Information management in the comprehensive HR development
6. Soft Systems methodology approach to development and implementation of HRSI
7. Key concepts in HRIS data bases (Database Management Systems, Key conecpts in relational DB, Basics on data modelling, HR data)
8. Contemporary systems for data management and analytics
9. Project of development / remodeling of HRIS (HRIS requirements analysis, ROI, Cost-Benefit Analysis, The role of HRM in HRIS development)
10. HRIS implementation
11. Review of HRIS solutions
12. Legal and ethical questions in HRIS
13. Future and trends in HRIS development
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures, problem solving, case studies, practical work on the PCs and internet, oral presentations of the seminal work.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
After completing the course the students will be able to:
• identify key elements of HRMIS;
• independently use methods and tools of soft systems methodology;
• work in a HRMIS developement / reingeeneering team;
• plan and develop digitalization of HRM process;
• address the problems of privacy and security of data.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
- understanding the information systems and data management
- to use information systems in the HR processes
- the ability to address the problems of privacy and security of data
Readings
Kavanagh M.J., Thite M.: Human Resource Information Systems; Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, Third Edition, Sage Publications, Inc. 2015.
Florjančič J., Bernik M., Novak V.: Kadrovski management, Moderna organizacija, 2004
Meade J.G.: The Human Resources Software Handbook : Evaluating Technology Solutions for Your Organization, Pfeiffer, 2002.
Bondarouk, T., Ruël, H. Electronic human resource management: challenges in the digital era. International Journal of Human Resource 20 (3), 505–514. 2009.
Prerequisits
Basics computer skills.
Human resource management functions and processes.
Conditions for taking the exam are: completed assignements of e-study units and seminal work.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Seminar work 40 %
Written exam 60 %
