Problem: Human Resources (HR) is a field that deals with policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and best practices. Developments in online systems increased the use of human resources information systems (HRISs) as of the late 1990s. HRISs have been moved to intranets and the cloud--wherein HR apps are leased in software as a service (SaaS) arrangement. A benefit to companies freeing HR staff from routine tasks by shifting them to employees (self-entry of an address change), so they can focus on their legal and compliance responsibilities, employee development, hiring, and succession planning.

Functional systems are composed of sub-systems, or modules that support specific activities performed in the functional area. Examples of sub-systems of the key functional areas are:

Manufacturing and production: purchasing, quality control, scheduling, shipping, receiving

Accounting: accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting

Finance: cash management, asset management, credit management, reporting

Sales and marketing: order tracking, pricing, sales commissions, market research

HR: payroll, employee benefits, training, compensation, employee relations, staffing, performance appraisal

QUESTION: Discuss Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and how it can supports employee selection, promotion and development.