IT for Human Resources Management

Presentation

Today Information Systems play a fundamental role in Organizations. That is why it is fundamental that all have the knowledge to enable them to use the Systems in order to realize their full potential. The area of Business Sciences in general and Human Resources Management in particular, is one of those that most need to understand how Information Systems can be used not only for efficiency gains but also for the creation and maintenance of competitive advantages.

This UC intends to equip students with the skills that enable them to use Information Systems to their full potential, as well as to understand what types of systems should be used for each solution, and to be able to participate in their selection and management.

Great emphasis will be placed on the practical use of Office productivity tools, in particular in mastering spreadsheet capabilities.

Part of this Programme

Human Resources Management

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

2 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT38-7130

Recommended complementary curricular units

N/A

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1 - Introduction to IS / IT - Information Systems and Technologies

• General Concepts and IS evolution (PC, Spreadsheet; Networks / Internet)
• Information Systems and Technologies
• Information in organizations
• Integrated Management Systems
• The future of Information Systems (IoT, AI, Cloud Computing)

2 - Database Management Systems

• Database Design

3 - ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning

• ERP notions
• Logistics and Treasury, HR and Accounting
• HR management 

4 - Other Enterprise Systems

• SCM - Supply Chain Management
• CRM - Customer Relationship Management

5 - Word Processor

• Document Formatting: Styles, Images, Tables
• Document Automation: Indexes, Citations, and Bibliography
• Object insertion and document linking 

6 - Spreadsheet

• Introduction to Ms-Excel
• Relative and Absolute Addresses
• Formula and Function Manipulation
• Cell Formatting
• Using Lists, Sorting, and Aggregations 
• Handling several sheets
• Graphics Formatting
• PivotTables

Objectives

Students are expected to develop the following skills:

• Understand the growing importance of Information Systems in organizations, particularly in the area of HRM.
• Learn how to use Information Systems to streamline HRM administrative processes in organizations.
• Know the main types of Enterprise Systems, especially the ERP Personnel / HR module.
• Learn how to use Office Productivity Tools, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Know the latest Mobile and Cloud based solutions for HRM.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

Methodology:

The expository methodology is used, alternating with practical hands-on exercises and case studies.
Students are encouraged to investigate related topics and prepare presentations with the results of the research.

Evaluation:

• Individual final written test: 35%
  • Completed at the end of the semester and containing the entire subject matter.
• Practical evaluation: 35%
  • Practical work - Conducted throughout the classes focusing on the practical components (Excel, Html, Databases, etc.)
  • Minitests
• Group assignment: 30%
  • Research on a theme in groups of 2 or 3 students and preparation of a presentation to evaluate the knowledge acquired on the theme.

References

• Frye, Curtis - Microsoft Excel 2016 Passo a Passo. Edição em Português. Brasil. Bookman, 2016. ISBN 9788582603956.
• Kavanagh, Michael J., Johnson, Richard - Human Resource Information Systems. Fourth Edition (International Student Edition). SAGE Publications Inc; 2017. ISBN 978-1506386539.
• Sousa, Sérgio, Sousa, Maria José - Soluções Informáticas na Gestão de Recursos Humanos. Reimpressão: abril 2003. Lisboa. FCA. 1998. ISBN: 9789727223633

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