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 7
th
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 HRs 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
(2550)
:

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.
(2550)
:

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
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