Human Resource Information Systems Basics Applications and Future Directions 3rd Edition by Michael J. Kavanagh -Test Bank

Human Resource Information Systems Basics Applications and Future Directions 3rd Edition by Michael J. Kavanagh -Test Bank

Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, 3e

by Michael J. Kavanagh and Richard D. Johnson

Chapter 6:  Project Management and Human Resource Advice for Human Resource Information Systems Implementation

Multiple Choice

1. GANTT, PERT, and CPM charts are techniques used in:

A. identification of modules to computerize

*B. project management (PM)

C. data flow diagramming

D. utility analysis

2. The final stage of the system development process for an HRIS is:

A. implementation

*B. evaluation

C. maintenance

D. distribution

3. Which one of the following reasons has been identified as a barrier to success in the development and implementation of an HRIS?

*A.  project team instability

B.  a well-done needs analysis

C.  use of PERT

D.  use of a Gantt chart

4. An effective plan for HRIS implementation should include:

A. project goals and timetables

B. responsibilities and resources

C. monitoring and reporting mechanisms

*D. all of the above

5. The major advantage in using PM approaches and tools during the SDLC for an HRIS is:

*A. a tighter control over the process to ensure successful implementation 

B. a graphical picture of the entire project showing all activities

C. top management support is guaranteed

D. communications are always accurate

6. A method for analyzing a project that calculates the starting and ending times for each activity, determines which activities are critical to the completion of a project is called:

A. the SDLC

B. a Gantt chart

*C. CPM

D. PERT

7. A method for analyzing the tasks involved in completing a given project, the time needed to complete each task, and the minimum time needed to complete the total project is called:

A. the SDLC

B. a Gantt chart

C. CPM

*D. PERT

8. The item developed during the first phase of the SDLC that describes the key stakeholders and seeks to ensure that the right questions are asked so that the right problem is solved is the:

A. project team

*B. project concept

C. work packages

D. project proposal

9. The item developed during the first phase of the SDLC that contains objectives and performance targets (e.g., cost, time, scope) for the HRIS project is the: 

A. project timetable 

B. project concept

C. work packages

*D. project proposal

10. The item created during the SDLC that defines the order in which activities, tasks and jobs are to be performed, and specific check or monitoring points are established is the:

*A. work breakdown structure 

B. project concept

C. work packages

D. project proposal