Technology in HR

Question 1

Virtual Learning Environment

Answer 1

Advantages:
- Trainees can access materials from anywhere at any time
- Trainees can interact with trainers
- Saves money on sending trainees to courses

Disadvantages:
- Trainees may be more reassured by face-to-face contact
- Expensive
- No guarantee that staff will complete the training

Question 2

Technology

Answer 2

• Internet - advertise job vacancies
• Video conferencing - interview applicants
• Email - communicate amongst workers
• E-diary - schedule meetings and appointments
• VLE - staff training
• ICT - allow employees to work remotely
• Online testing - test a large number of candidates at once and can be automatically marked