ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: LO: 01-04
NAT: BUSPROG: Technology TOP: Human Resources Management Challenges
KEY: Bloom's: Comprehension
38. Which of the following is a difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and PeopleSoft?
a.
PeopleSoft used the Cloud while an HRIS used a vendor’s data center.
b.
PeopleSoft did not allow human resource units to run its own reports whereas an HRIS allowed it.
c.
An HRIS was run on support from IT people while PeopleSoft did not require any support from IT.
d.
An HRIS used the Cloud while PeopleSoft used a vendor’s data center.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: LO: 01-04
NAT: BUSPROG: Technology TOP: Human Resources Management Challenges
KEY: Bloom's: Comprehension
39. Which of the following is the difference between a Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)?
a.
An HRIS uses a vendor’s data center, while SaaS uses the Cloud.
b.
An HRIS uses the Cloud, while SaaS uses a vendor’s data center.
c.
SaaS requires support from IT, while an HRIS allows self-service.
d.
SaaS allows self-service, while an HRIS requires support from IT.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: LO: 01-04
NAT: BUSPROG: Technology TOP: Human Resources Management Challenges
KEY: Bloom's: Comprehension
40. In the context of social media, the disclosure of which of the following is most likely to be considered a risk by employers?
a.
Policy changes
b.
Customer lists
c.
Competitive service details
d.
Operational changes
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: LO: 01-04
NAT: BUSPROG: Technology TOP: Human Resources Management Challenges
KEY: Bloom's: Knowledge
41. Which of the following is a recommendation of the Organization for Economic Cooperation?
a.
It has recommended that global multinational firms give equal employment opportunities to all segments of the society.
b.
It has recommended that all countries should encourage and facilitate global trade and open their financial markets to globalization.
c.
It has recommended that global multinational firms establish and implement stricter ethical standards to aid business development.
d.
It has recommended and encouraged free trade policies like the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: LO: 01-05