21. How can a human resource information system (HRIS) help with the daily maintenance and updating of employee records?

A. Through the interconnectivity of HRIS vendors

B. Through the use of computerized processing systems

C. Through the use of self-processing

D. Through the use of system integration

E. Through the use of better reporting controls

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22. How can a human resource information system (HRIS) improve reporting capability?

A. By allowing for online self-processing

B. By integrating individual HR tasks

C. By increasing the speed of transaction processing

D. By disseminating information to support decision making

E. By allowing the employer to reengineer the HR function

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23. What is the advantage of using cloud-based systems for HR needs?

A. They enable employees to access their own personnel files.

B. They allow vendors to update features on the system, saving business owners' time

C. The information they contain can be accessed by only one computer, thereby increasing security and privacy.

D. They can replace other systems offered by companies such as ADP and SAP.

E. They enable employees to compare their records with coworkers' when online.

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24. Which of the following is based on a series of components that work together to collect, process, store, and disseminate information in support of human resource management activities?

A. Human resource information systems

B. Training and development selection procedures

C. Transaction processing

D. Self-processing of benefits

E. Cloud-based systems

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25. Which of the following employment records must be kept and maintained for employees who have left the organization, but not employees who are still working for the organization?

A. Performance evaluations

B. Employment agreements

C. 401(k) choice acknowledgments

D. COBRA acknowledgments

E. Employee secrecy agreements