HRIS as a Competitive Advantage

Purpose of Assignment:

Effective management of a firm’s human resources is a key source of competitive advantage for organizations. Increasingly, the delivery, support and management of HR all depend on technology—specifically, human resource information systems (HRIS). The purpose of this assignment is to bring all your learning and new knowledge together and see how an HRIS creates a competitive advantage.

Course Competency:

Create a report generated from the spreadsheet software that details the advantages and disadvantages of a what-if scenario.

Instructions:

Content:

Research and explain three ways the use of the HRIS deliverables can be used to aid a company in gaining a competitive advantage over competitors. Address the following:

• What is the competitive advantage of HRIS deliverables regarding forecasting needs and monitoring trends for companies?
• How has competition changed with the use of HRIS?
• Include specific examples of instances where HRIS deliverables translated into increased productivity and strategic planning for a company.
• Use your completed spreadsheets from modules 3 and 4 for information. Use screenshots of pertinent information as images in your paper.

Format:

Your assignment should include the following:

• Cover page
• Body that addresses these items from the above content section:
  • What is the competitive advantage of HRIS deliverables regarding forecasting needs and monitoring trends for companies?
  • How has competition changed with the use of HRIS?
  • Include specific examples of instances where HRIS deliverables translated into increased productivity and strategic planning for a company.
• References page.
• It should be in APA format and include correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
  • For more information on APA, please visit the APA Guide.
• You should also use and cite multiple credible research sources.

Resources

• Visit the Resources tab in this course to access the APA Guide and library databases, such as Business Source Complete, Business via ProQuest, and eBooks via EBSCO.