The Role of Human Resource Information Systems (Hris) in...

The Role of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Asafo-Adjei Agyenim Boateng Master of Science Theses in Accounting Swedish School Of Economics and Business Administration 2007 HANKEN-Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration Department: Accounting Type of Work: Master of Science Thesis Author: Asafo-Adjei Agyenim Boateng Date: 4th August, 2007 Title of Thesis THE ROLE OF HRIS IN STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Abstract: Information technology is expected to drive Human Resource (HR)s transition from a focus on Human Resource Management (HRM) to Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM). This strategic role not only adds a valuable dimension to the HR function, but†¦show more content†¦11 2.3.6 Performance appraisal process ......................................................................... 12 2.3.7 Employee Compensation and benefits process ................................................ 12 2.3.8 Occupational health and safety process ........................................................... 13 2.4 Chapter Summary.................................................................................................... 14 3 T HE CONCEPT OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM) ........................................................................................................................................... 15 3.1 SHRM development................................................................................................ 15 3.2 SHRM definition ..................................................................................................... 15 3.3 Dimensions of SHRM ............................................................................................. 19 3.3.1 Re engineering and strategic human resource management ............................ 19 3.3.2 Leadership and strategic human resource management ................................... 20 3.3.4 Workplace learning and strategic human resource management ..................... 20 3.3.5 Trade unions and strategic human resource management................................ 21 3.4Show MoreRelatedHuman Resource Management and Strategic Human Resource Management1136 Words   |  5 PagesManaging Human Resources, 3rd edn, John Wiley Sons, Milton, Qld. 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