Dynamic Solutions has been experiencing difficulties with their current HR information system and Sipho has been tasked with finding a different solution. He attends a business trade show where he looks at various options. He sees a demonstration of a new HRIS system that promises to solve all their problems. Without conducting a needs analysis, Sipho makes the decision to purchase the system for Dynamic Solutions based on what he has seen. After the implementation of the HRIS, the system fails to meet Dynamic Solutions needs resulting in major disruptions in the HR department. Sipho realizes that he made a mistake by not conducting a proper needs analysis before making the purchasing decision. Why would it have been important

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It is legally required to complete a proper needs analysis before Dynamic Solutions can implement a new HRIS.

It ensures that the HRIS system is the most cost-effective option for Dynamic Solutions.

It ensures that the HRIS system meets the needs of Dynamic Solutions.

ABC Traders has a problem as many of their staff members in leadership positions will be retiring within the next two months. Little succession planning has taken place. In order to do this, the company will have to take a number of steps as they need to ensure continuity. Choose the correct steps that they will have to follow and then drag and drop each item to reflect the correct order in which these should be taken by ABC Traders.

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ABC Company is a large retail chain with over 200 stores across South Africa. ABC Company is considering embracing eHRM to, among others, manage its HR processes. What would the consequence be for HR staff if they automate basic HR tasks by means of self-service applications? Select one:

The role of HRM becomes less strategic

HR staff can focus on transformational activities

HRM professionals become less specialised

The transactional importance of HRM is diminished

Choose from the dropdown list whether each statement related to benefit-cost analysis is true or false.

Financial expertise is required for one to conduct a meaningful benefit-cost analysis (BCA).	Answer 1 .False/True
The benefit-cost ratio is the only factor that should be considered when making a decision to invest in an HRIS or not.	Answer 2 Choose... FalseT/rue
Rough estimates of changes in costs and benefits in BCA are not needed to understand the investments impact on the organisation.	Answer 3Choose... False/True
The sources of benefits and costs, estimated rand value for each item, and the time when the organisation will receive each benefit and incur each cost are the three basic pieces of information that form the foundation of all investment analyses, including benefit-cost analysis (BCAs).	Answer 4Choose... False/True
Benefit-cost analysis (BCA) aims to make a comparison between the projected benefits and costs associated with a new HRIS investment.	Answer 5 Choose... False/True
Benefits in BCA only include revenue enhancements as a direct result of investments.	Answer 6 Choose... False/True