Instructor Resource
Kavanagh and Johnson, Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, 4e
SAGE Publishing, 2018
Case Notes
Chapter 11: Training and Development: Issues and HRIS Applications
Meddevco
Case Summary
This case is based on the analyses and answers completed for Chapter 9. We learn that Rudiger is
working with Meddevco (name changed), which is a large multinational corporation that
operates in the medical devices sector. The firm employs around 33,000 people in five divisions
and has operations in 120 countries. Sixty-six percent of the multinational’s revenue is generated
Case Analysis
The example of Meddevco illustrates how large organizations employ HRIS to manage their
workforce and how they leverage human resource development through the use of HRIS T&D
Sample Answers to Case Questions
1. What should Meddevco have done to avoid some of their problems?
Meddevco neglected to do two important things that would have prevented many of the
Instructor Resource
Kavanagh and Johnson, Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, 4e
SAGE Publishing, 2018
2. How could Meddevco now solve the problems created by not involving employees during
the implementation of the HRIS?
There are a number of things Meddevco might do to solve the problems created by not
3. What else should Meddevco do now to improve the operation of their system?
There are numerous things Meddevco could do now to improve the operation of their
system. Some suggestions are stated below:
● Align e-learning strategy with T&D strategy, HR strategy, and overall business
strategy.