Human Resource Information Systems

Paper Code: 
25DBSG805
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To equip the students with the understanding and application of human resource information systems to enhance the effectiveness of various HR functions in an organisation.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

         (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course  Code

Course  Title

25DBSG805

 

Human Resource

 Information Systems

(Theory)

 

 

CO247: Analyse the concept and benefits of HRIS in the business

 CO248: Determine HRIS needs and develop HRIS metrics

 CO249: Evaluate the aspects of HRIS Project Management in organisations

 CO250: Analyse the application of HRIS in all the HR functions for improving efficiency

CO251: Forecast the trends in HRIS and the role of analytics and IT in HR functions to help take data driven decisions in organisations

CO252: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction    

Approach in teaching: Class room Lecture (Using Power Point Presentation) Discussions using trending topics in the field

 

Learning activities for the students:

Role Play activities/ Group Discussions/ Class presentation

Class participation, tutorial assignments and presentations, class tests, CA Test, Semester End Exams.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

 

·        Concept of HRIS

·        Applications in HRIS

·        Role of IT Systems and Database in HRIS

·        Steps in implementing an HRIS

        Benefits and limitations of HRIS

12.00
Unit II: 
Determining HRIS needs

 

  • HRIS needs analysis
  • System design and acquisition
  • HR metrics and workforce analytics
  • Costs justifying HRIS investment

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Resource Information System implementation and acceptance

 

  • HRIS Project management
  • Change management, implementation, integration, maintenance of HRIS

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
HRIS Applications

 

  • HR administration and HRIS
  • Talent management
  • Job analysis and Human Resource Planning,
  • Recruitment and Selection in the Internet context
  • Training issues in HRIS
  • Performance management
  • Compensation and HRIS

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Future Trends in HRIS and HR Analytics

 

  • Information Security and privacy in HRIS
  • Future of HRIS
  • Concept of HR Analytics and Digital HR
  • HR Analytics – Concept and Application

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Gupta P.K., Chhabra S., Human Resource Information Systems: A Conceptual Approach, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
  • Michael J. K.,Mohan T., Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, Sage Publications

 

References: 
  • Bhattacharyya D.K., HR Analytics, Sage Publications India Private Limited, New Delhi
  • Clark J., Introducing a HRIS in an Organisation,

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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