Course Outline HR 711 Human Resource Information System

Graduate School of Human Resource Development National Institute of Development Administration

Second Semester 2008 Instructor: Associate Professor Dr. Boon-Anan Phinaitrup Boonchana Building 7th floor Graduate School of Public Administration E-mail address: boon@nida.ac.th Office Hours Electronic Office Hours: Monday 10:00-11:00 am. Walk – in : Monday 13:00 – 14:00 am. Call 02-727-3869 for an appointment Course Description Today, technology is the new vehicle to bring information about people to use in the

business. Managers and employees can now access the information and make decision based

on them. Many business have tried to manage their information efficiency. They see the

information as a key resource and view the role of information technology essentially. Furthermore,

one of the biggest challenges is to manage employees to utilize the technology since we are in the

information age. The staff needs to increase their productivity, reduce cost, produce better

products/service, provide customer satisfaction, increase business competitiveness, and growing

business. In order to do so, the organization needs to utilize technology. Many organizations have

tried to implement computer application for employee information system that help to increase

efficiency storage, record, and report. Therefore, the course is offered to provide general concept

and guidelines to understand the HRIS planning, development, implementation, and maintenance. Course Objectives The purpose of the course is:

- to learn basic concepts, technology, application, and management of HRIS

- to increase student understanding of IT and their application for human resource

- to focus on what the technology brings to HR’s most critical functions. Text Books Ceriello, V.R. & Freeman, M.C. (1991) Human Resource Management System: Strategies,

Tactics, and Techniques New York: Lexington Books.

Haag, S., Cummings, M. & Dawkins, J.P. (2007) Management Information Systems for

the Information Age U.S.A.: The McGraw-Hill Companies

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ทรัพยากรมนุษย กรุงเทพฯ : สํานักพิมพเสมาธรรม

Method of Instruction 1. Lecture and discussion

2. Group activity

3. Case study

4. Computer Laboratory Room

5. Presentation Learning Links http://www.albany.edu/hris

http://www-adm.pdx.edu/user/fadm/hris.htm

http://www.peoplesoft.com

http://www.ethics.ubc.ca/resources/computer/

http://www.acm.org/sigcpr/

http://www.ihrim.org/

http://www.chrt.com.au/hrismain.html.

http://www.ihrim.org/resources/Publications/automating-the-workplace.html Minimum Computer Capacity The minimum technological elements are:

- Windows 98 or better

- 33.6 kbps or better modem

- access to the Internet

- Netscape 4.7 or Internet Explorer 5.0 or better

- E-mail access Topic areas recommended for a research paper

1. Improving organizational performance by implementing HRIS

2. The impact of computers and IT on organizations and employees (i.e. organizational

structure, manage compensation programs, performance appraisal , training

programs, employee benefits, human resources cost planning)

3. Issues in HRD/HRM, theoretically or practically, in relation to HRIS

4. Trends in HR department to be structured and operate with HRIS

5. The effects of computers and IT on career management of HRIS employees

6. End-user computing issues

7. Computer/IT impact and applications in HRD/HRM (distant learning, health

improvement, self-learning projects, etc.)

Class Participation and Policies 1. Students should arrive class on time or earlier.

2. Class participation is required for the course. Students should voice his/her opinion in

class, ask questions, prepare themselves for class Student Responsibility

1. Students as individual can expect to be treated with courtesy and respect.

2. Students as individual can expect to communicate freely and to be able to voice

alternative points of view in rational debate.

3. Students as individual can expect to enjoy a study environment at NIDA.

4. Students as individual can expect to be provided with accurate, timely and helpful

information regarding the course work.

5. Students as individual should conduct themselves in a professional manner in and

outside the class.

6. Students as individual should maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in

their work. Course Evaluation 1. Grading score

A-, A 90-100

B, B+ 80-89

C+, B- 70-79

C-, C 60-69

D 50-59

F less than 50

2. Class participation will be a self-evaluation. It means each student will grade his/her self

based on the following criteria: Grade Attendance Discussion in class 100 Full attendance Active participation in class discussion

90 1-2 absences Active participation in class discussion

80 Three absences Active participation in class discussion

70 Full attendance Moderate participation in class discussion

60 1-2 absences Moderate participation in class discussion

50 Three absences Moderate participation in class discussion

40 Full attendance Little or no participation in class discussion

30 1-2 absences Little or no participation in class discussion

20 Three absences Little or no participation in class discussion

0 More than three absences

Library Resources The library at NIDA is an integral part of the graduate and research programs of the

university. Library resource include books, journal subscriptions and audiovisual materials. The

library is also a primary access point to electronic information resources. The library offers

instruction sessions for classes as well as detailed research assistance to students. The library

offers graduate students electronic databases and Internet resources many of which are also

available from home, office or computer lab. These databases provide access to a variety of

materials including books, journal, and news paper. This will enable students to complete their

learning exercises, assignments, homework, and case study. The working day for the library is

Monday-Friday at 8:00-7;30 pm and weekend and holidays at 10:00 am – 6:00pm.

Weekly assignment reading Haag, S., Cummings, M. & Dawkins, JP. (200 ึ7) Management Information Systems for the

Information Age USA: The McGraw – Hill Companies

Week 1 Chapter 1 The Information age in which you live

Chapter 2 Information Technology Systems

Week 2 Chapter 3 Strategic and competitive opportunities

Chapter 4 Databases and Data Warehouse

Week 3 Chapter 5 Decision support and artificial intelligence

Chapter 6 Networks

Week 4 Chapter 7 Emerging Technologies

Chapter 8 Planning for IT systems

Chapter 9 Developing IT systems

Week 5 Chapter 10 Managing IT systems

Chapter 11 Preparing for the future

Ceriello, V. & Freeman, C. (1991) Human Resource Management Systems New York: VRC

Consulting Group, Inc.

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ทรัพยากรมนุษย กรุงเทพฯ : สํานักพิมพเสมาธรรม

Week 6 Part I HRMS Planning

Chapter 1 Human resources and HRMS

Chapter 2 Planning and HRMS

Week 7 Chapter 3 Designing and HRMS

Chapter 4 Software for HRMS

Week 8 Part II HRMS Implementations

Chapter 6 HRMS Vendors

Chapter 7 Use of Consultants in HRMS

Week 9 Chapter 8 Contracts and warranties for HRMS

Chapter 9 HRMS Implementation

Week 10 Chapter 10 Maintaining and enhancing HRMS

Chapter 11 Managing HRMS

Week 11 Part III HRMS applications

Chapter 12 Applicant & employment management

Chapter 13 EEO and affirmative action

Week 12 Chapter 14 Compensation

Chapter 15 Benefits

Week 13 Chapter 16 Employee and industrial relations

Chapter 17 Training and development

Week 14 Chapter 18 HR planning

Chapter 19 Occupational health and safety

Week 15 Chapter 20 Payroll

Chapter 21 Other HRMS applications

Week 16 Part IV Trends & Resources

Chapter 22 Emerging Trends and the future of HRMS Recommend readings

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