Information and Decision Support Systems - Principles of Information Systems - page 416

Databases
of
internal
data

Databases
of
external
data

Human
resource
DSS

Payroll
Order processing
Personnel

Human
resource
MIS

Human
resource
GSS

Supply chain and
business transactions

ERP systems
and TPSs

Databases
of valid
transactions
from each
TPS

Human
resource
databases

Specialized
human resource
information
systems

Needs and planning assessments
Recruiting
Training and skills development
Scheduling and assignment
Employee benefits
Outplacement

Operational
databases

Benefit reports
Salary surveys
Scheduling reports
Training test scores
Job applicant profiles

Needs and
planning reports

Figure 10.12

Overview of a Human Resource
MIS

Human resource MIS subsystems
help to determine personnel needs
and match employees to jobs.
(Source: © Bambu Productions/
Getty Images.)

Internet site. HR managers can then access these résumés and identify applicants they
are interested in interviewing.

• Training and skills inventory. Some jobs, such as programming, equipment repair, and

tax preparation, require very specific training for new employees. 53 Other jobs may
require general training about the organizational culture, orientation, dress standards,
and expectations of the organization. When training is complete, employees often take
computer-scored tests to evaluate their mastery of skills and new material.