Human Resource Information Systems

Basics, Applications, and Future Directions
Second Edition
Michael J. Kavanagh - University at Albany, State University of New York
Mohan Thite - Griffith University, Australia
Richard D Johnson - Washington State University
Human Resource Information Systems
July 2011 | 648 pages | Sage US
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Description

Human Resource Information Systems was the first textbook to provide a thorough introduction to the field of HRIS, combining two major management fields that impact the competitive advantage of companies – human resources and information systems. This thoroughly-updated Second Edition provides students with a survey of current knowledge and practice in IT, HRM, and HRIS.

Contents

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  • Chapter 1: Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: The Role of Information Technology
  • Chapter 2: Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 3: Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS: Planning for Implementation

PART II: DETERMINING HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS NEEDS

  • Chapter 4: Human Resource Information Systems Needs Analysis
  • Chapter 5: System Design and Acquisition
  • Chapter 6: HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics
  • Chapter 7: Cost Justifying Human Resource Information Systems Investment

PART III: HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE

  • Chapter 8: Human Resource Information Systems Project Management
  • Chapter 9: Change Management: Implementation, Integration and Maintenance of the Human Resource Information Systems

PART IV: HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS

  • Chapter 10: Human Resource Administration and Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 11: Talent Management 1: Job Analysis and Human Resource Planning
  • Chapter 12: Recruitment and Selection in an Internet Context
  • Chapter 13: Training and Development: Issues and Human Resource Information Systems Applications
  • Chapter 14: Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll and the Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 15: International Human Resource Management

PART V: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  • Chapter 16: Information Security and Privacy in Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 17: The Future of Human Resource Information Systems: Emerging Trends in Human Resource Management and Information Technology

Resources

Instructor Teaching Site

The password-protected instructor teaching site includes:  

  • Test Bank (Word): This Word test bank offers a diverse set of test questions and answers for each chapter of the book. Multiple-choice, true/false, short-answer essay questions for every chapter help instructors assess students’ progress and understanding.
  • PowerPoint Slides: Chapter-specific slide presentations offer assistance with lecture and review preparation by highlighting essential content, features, and artwork from the book.    
  • Lecture Notes: These lecture notes summarize key concepts on a chapter-by-chapter basis to help instructors prepare for lectures, class discussions, and planning class structure. They include chapter introductions, objectives, and summaries. They are easily downloaded and printed to help create lecture notes. ·        
  • Course Projects: Suggested course projects are designed to promote students’ in-depth engagement with course material.     
  • Resource Links: These links are to relevant websites that direct both instructors and students to additional resources for further research on important chapter topics.
  • Discussion Questions with Answers: Chapter-specific questions help launch discussion by prompting students to engage with the material and by reinforcing important content. 
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Student Study Site

The open-access Student Study Site includes: 

  • A “Learning From SAGE Journal Articles” feature provides access to recent, relevant full-text articles from SAGE’s leading research journals to support and expand upon the concepts presented in each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter.
/kavanagh2e

Description

Human Resource Information Systems was the first textbook to provide a thorough introduction to the field of HRIS, combining two major management fields that impact the competitive advantage of companies – human resources and information systems. This thoroughly-updated Second Edition provides students with a survey of current knowledge and practice in IT, HRM, and HRIS.

Contents

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  • Chapter 1: Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: The Role of Information Technology
  • Chapter 2: Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 3: Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS: Planning for Implementation

PART II: DETERMINING HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS NEEDS

  • Chapter 4: Human Resource Information Systems Needs Analysis
  • Chapter 5: System Design and Acquisition
  • Chapter 6: HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics
  • Chapter 7: Cost Justifying Human Resource Information Systems Investment

PART III: HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE

  • Chapter 8: Human Resource Information Systems Project Management
  • Chapter 9: Change Management: Implementation, Integration and Maintenance of the Human Resource Information Systems

PART IV: HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS

  • Chapter 10: Human Resource Administration and Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 11: Talent Management 1: Job Analysis and Human Resource Planning
  • Chapter 12: Recruitment and Selection in an Internet Context
  • Chapter 13: Training and Development: Issues and Human Resource Information Systems Applications
  • Chapter 14: Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll and the Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 15: International Human Resource Management

PART V: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  • Chapter 16: Information Security and Privacy in Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 17: The Future of Human Resource Information Systems: Emerging Trends in Human Resource Management and Information Technology

Resources

Instructor Teaching Site

The password-protected instructor teaching site includes:  

  • Test Bank (Word): This Word test bank offers a diverse set of test questions and answers for each chapter of the book. Multiple-choice, true/false, short-answer essay questions for every chapter help instructors assess students’ progress and understanding.
  • PowerPoint Slides: Chapter-specific slide presentations offer assistance with lecture and review preparation by highlighting essential content, features, and artwork from the book.    
  • Lecture Notes: These lecture notes summarize key concepts on a chapter-by-chapter basis to help instructors prepare for lectures, class discussions, and planning class structure. They include chapter introductions, objectives, and summaries. They are easily downloaded and printed to help create lecture notes. ·        
  • Course Projects: Suggested course projects are designed to promote students’ in-depth engagement with course material.     
  • Resource Links: These links are to relevant websites that direct both instructors and students to additional resources for further research on important chapter topics.
  • Discussion Questions with Answers: Chapter-specific questions help launch discussion by prompting students to engage with the material and by reinforcing important content. 
/kavanagh2e

Student Study Site

The open-access Student Study Site includes: 

  • A “Learning From SAGE Journal Articles” feature provides access to recent, relevant full-text articles from SAGE’s leading research journals to support and expand upon the concepts presented in each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter.
/kavanagh2e
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Human Resource Information Systems

Basics, Applications, and Future Directions


July 2011 | 648 pages | Sage US

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Human Resource Information Systems was the first textbook to provide a thorough introduction to the field of HRIS, combining two major management fields that impact the competitive advantage of companies – human resources and information systems. This thoroughly-updated Second Edition provides students with a survey of current knowledge and practice in IT, HRM, and HRIS.


Table Of Contents:

  • PART I: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • Chapter 1: Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: The Role of Information Technology
  • Chapter 2: Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 3: Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS: Planning for Implementation
  • PART II: DETERMINING HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS NEEDS
  • Chapter 4: Human Resource Information Systems Needs Analysis
  • Chapter 5: System Design and Acquisition
  • Chapter 6: HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics
  • Chapter 7: Cost Justifying Human Resource Information Systems Investment
  • PART III: HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE
  • Chapter 8: Human Resource Information Systems Project Management
  • Chapter 9: Change Management: Implementation, Integration and Maintenance of the Human Resource Information Systems
  • PART IV: HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
  • Chapter 10: Human Resource Administration and Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 11: Talent Management 1: Job Analysis and Human Resource Planning
  • Chapter 12: Recruitment and Selection in an Internet Context
  • Chapter 13: Training and Development: Issues and Human Resource Information Systems Applications
  • Chapter 14: Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll and the Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 15: International Human Resource Management
  • PART V: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • Chapter 16: Information Security and Privacy in Human Resource Information Systems
  • Chapter 17: The Future of Human Resource Information Systems: Emerging Trends in Human Resource Management and Information Technology

Recent Product Reviews:

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Dr Kath Bates, Business & Professional Studies, Brandman University
This text is most appropriate for my students and covers all essential concepts and practices in HRIS today.
Mr Shane Mckenna, Business Administration , Dubai Men's College
The way the book is being planned out fits quite well into our curriculum.The theory part complements our course as well.
Ms Jolene Chiam, School of InfoComm, Republic Polytechnic
A bit too specialized for my needs. I may consider portions of this for future classes when I do a special unit on HRIS. Thank you.
Dr Brian Cawley, Economics Business Dept, Calvin College
This is the most current text available covering the wide range of HR information technologies.
Dr David Scarborough, Business Dept, Black Hills State University

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