Chapter 3 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Applicant tracking
Online system that employers attract, gather, screen, compile, and manage applicants
Enterprise-wide or enterprise resource planning
A system that supports enterprise-wide or cross-functional requirements rather than a single department within the organization
HR technology
Any technology that is used to attract, hire, retain, and maintain talent; support workforce administration; and optimize workforce management
Data mining
Algorithm assessment of vast amounts of employee data to identify correlations that employers then use to improve their employee selection and other practices
HR audit
An analysis by which an organization measures where it currently stands and determines what it has to accomplish to improve its HR functions
Personal replacement charts
Company records showing present performance and promotability of j side candidates for the most important positions
Metrics
(Work force analytics) statistical measures of the impact of HRM practices in the performance of an organizations human capital
Personal information protection and electronic documents
(PIPEDA) legislation that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information across Canada, including employers collection and dissemination of personal information about employees.
Human capital
The knowledge, education, training, skills, and expertise, if an organizations workforce.
Human resource information system
(HIRS) integrated system used to gather, store, and analyze information regarding an organizations human resource
Stand alone system
A self contained system that does not rely on other systems to operate
Data warehouse
A specialized type of data base that is optimized for reporting and analysis and is raw material for managers decision support
Employee self-service
(ESS) enables employees to access and manage their personal information directly
Learning portal
A section of an employers website that offers employees online access to training courses
Management self service
(MSS) enables managers to access a range of information about themselves and the employees who report to them and process HR related paperwork that pertains to their staff
HR portal
A single internet access point for customized and personalized HR services
Electronic HR
(E-HR) a form of technology that enables HR professionals to integrate an organizations HR strategies, processes, and human capital to improve overall HR service delivery
Position replacement card
A card prepared for each company to show possible replacement candidates as well as their present performance, promotion potential, and training.
Strategy-based metrics
Metrics that specifically focus on the measuring the activities that contribute to achieving a company’s strategic aims
Learning management system
(LMS) special software tools that support internet training by helping employers identify training needs as well as to schedule, deliver, assess, and manage the online training itself l.
Request for proposal
(RFP) a document requesting that vendors provide a proposal detailing how the implementation of their particular HRIS will meet the organizations needs.
