TOPIC 2: HRIS SYSTEMS AND SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE

On the 1^st October, I learnt about HRIS architecture which has 3 systems. These 3 systems are Standalone systems model, Data warehouse model and Single Integrated system model. Based on what I have learnt in the class, I find that technological system architecture is use to difference the HRIS Models.

Standalone system model is known as the basic model because the operating unit is function on independent system. The business unit can updates using fax, telephone, mail, or in person. This type of architecture model is common in large and diverse multinational organization. The system run in particular areas and it’s difficult to make analysis data because the model practice decentralized system which means different country has their own operating unit.

Data warehouse model is more advanced than standalone model. The entire operating unit in different countries uses same software system. Some example of software I learn is PeopleSoft and SAP. This system is a centralized system where data are update automatically. Another important thing I learn is about the system which is user friendly where all users understand how to use the data. The system is minimizing the cost in shared application and attribute.

Another architecture system Iearnt is single integrated system model which is the most advanced among the 3 types of system. This system has only one database which located at the headquarters and links with every unit. All the data is update automatically throughout organization and does not need separate reporting. The business operate in a centralized system where the headquarter manage the entire database that connected to all unit across the word. The important thing I learnt in this model is that the system involves storage of information, networking and managing the organization database.

In the nutshell, all three architecture systems have its strength and weaknesses. So that, organization must match the nature of HRIS model to the most suitable architecture model. After lecturer’s explanation and some online research, I’m fully understood and can relate the HRIS model and the HRIS architecture models. This system use same screens worldwide with making appropriate change according to different countries such as language.

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Reference:

1.      V.Beaman, K. (2002). Boundaryless HR: Human Capital Management in the Global Economy. Rector-Duncan.

2.      Khosrowpour, M (2000). Challenges of Information Technology Management in the 21st Century. Idea Group Publishing.