Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS): Providing Business with Rapid Data Access, Information Exchange and Strategic Advantage

This article will review the major components of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS), including systems that are computerized and those that are not. These basic components provide a foundation for the reader to understand and explore how computerized and non-computerized information can assi...

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Published in:Public personnel management 1999-06, Vol.28 (2), p.275-282
Main Authors: Kovach, Kenneth A., Cathcart, Charles E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automation
Business
Computer Oriented Programs
Computer programs
Computer Software
Computer software industry
Computers
Contract negotiations
Cost control
Data
Decision making
Employees
Human resource departments
Human resource management
Human resource management software
Human resources
Information
Information systems
Innovations
Labor
Long Range Planning
Personal computers
Personnel
Personnel Management
Product information
Program Costs
Public administration
Software
Software industry
Software packages
Users (Information)
Wages & salaries
Workforce planning
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Summary:This article will review the major components of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS), including systems that are computerized and those that are not. These basic components provide a foundation for the reader to understand and explore how computerized and non-computerized information can assist human resources (HR) professionals achieve certain human resource objectives. There are many different types of computer software available to help in developing a comprehensive human resource information system. There is no doubt that personal computers can support real human resource decisions, but the information must be available in a form that can be utilized effectively in the decision making process.
ISSN:0091-0260
1945-7421
DOI:10.1177/009102609902800208