Bauer, Human Resource Management
SAGE Publishing, 2020
Instructor’s Manual
Chapter 3: Data Management and Human Resource Information
Systems
Chapter Summary
– Managing Data is important to HR because data-informed decisions can be more
effective
Chapter Learning Objectives:
After completing this chapter, students should be able to:
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LO 3.1: Describe key aspects of data management.
– People data refers to data associated with groups of individuals, internal and external.
LO 3.2: Apply opportunities for data management and HRIS.
– Track Employee Life Cycle.
LO 3.3: Identify and address challenges for data management and HRIS.
– Determine cost in terms of time, money, and other resources.
– Identify what new skill sets will be required to administer an HRIS.
– How will privacy and confidentiality concerns be met?
LO 3.4: Describe technical aspects of developing an HRIS.
– Conduct a needs assessment.
LO 3.5: Address key points of the process of HRIS implementation.
– Manage resistance to change.
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LO 3.6: Apply core information system concepts in HR management.
– Maintain the Database Management System (DBMS).
Suggested Exercises or Projects
Exercise 3.1 Put the class into groups of three and have them identify databases that retailers or
industry use that might already be a source of data for an HRIS. What are the challenges with
Exercise 3.2 Identify a recent news article that is linked to employee data: perhaps the current
employment rate or level of education. Ask the students what challenges does this information
bring for an HR manager?
Discussion Questions:
1. Identify a study that determines or discusses a specific type of HRIS that was used to evaluate
effectiveness of an HR system. As an example a study might investigate the relationship between
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