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Kavanagh and Johnson, Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, 4e
SAGE Publishing, 2018
Case Notes
Chapter 9: Talent Management
Revisiting the Vignette
Case Summary
This case revisits Rudiger, who is sitting at his desk in his seventh-floor office in central London
reflecting on life. The move from Barcelona to England went smoothly with the last crate
arriving only two months later than the rest. He is still working hard, but the hours are slightly
At least three of the twelve board members will retire in the next two years, and they are looking
to groom their successors. At least one will have to be hired from outside the organization, and
the HR department is not sure what the CEO wants for this position. In addition, employee
turnover and an aggressive growth strategy mean hiring new employees as well as training
Case Analysis
This case examines how HRIS and other information systems can be used to support a talent
management program. The relationship between TM and performance management is critical to
Instructor Resource
Kavanagh and Johnson, Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, 4e
SAGE Publishing, 2018
Sample Answers to Case Questions
1. How would you recommend that Rudiger begin to develop an HRP program? What
are the steps that he needs to take?
He needs to develop a structured approach to the development of the HRP program. In
2. How should the problem with the job descriptions be handled? Should the unions be
involved?
Having the support of the union is critical in getting cooperation from the employees and
3. What are some of the problems in the past that have led this current situation to
occur?
The company did not have a systematic HRP program. In addition, considering the size of
4. Why do you think there are cost overruns? How could this have been avoided?
5. Why are there problems with implementation of the new software?
The most common problem is not involving the end users in the development and
6. How will job descriptions be developed for the positions of board member and
international student intern?
The job description of a board member can be accomplished through interviews and/or a
Instructor Resource
Kavanagh and Johnson, Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, 4e
SAGE Publishing, 2018