Class Business Information Systems and HRAnalytics

The curricular unit focuses on the description and critical analysis of Information Systems and HR Analytics, with a particular focus on their importance for human resources management. Focus is placed on strategic human resources management practices in various contexts, and on how technology and information can contribute to the improvement of processes, relationships and results.

CP1. Information Systems (IS) in the contemporary world
 
1.    Core concepts
2.    The organizational importance of IS
3.    The relationship between IS and business strategy

CP2. IS and Information Technologies (IT)

1.    IT infrastructure
2.    Data base
3.    Networks and Telecommunications

CP3. IS applications

1.    Productivity and customer relationship management
2.    Sales and e-commerce
3.    Decision making and knowledge management

CP4. Building and managing IS

1. Databases
2. The relational model
3. Realization and analysis of Dashboards (dynamic tables and graphs) in excel.
4. Approaches to IS design
5. IS management

CP5. Elaboration of an IS proposal focused on Human Resources Management

The expository methodology alternating with practical work the scope of exposition of information and data analysis.

Assessment:

1. Portfolio of practical cases - 60%
2. Usability report – 30%
3. Participation and proactivity in classes: 10%

Use of content management system (Moodle)
Lists and pivot tables in excel
HR analytics (dashboards)
Access Databases and Records (information processing)
Business Platforms: CRM, ERPs, Business Intelligence

Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2020). Management Information Systems: Managing the digital firm. Pearson.

Rainer Jr, R. K., & Cegielski, C. (2016). Introdução a sistemas de informação: apoiando e transformando negócios na era da mobilidade. Elsevier Brasil.

López, Y. (2014). Sistemas de Informação para a gestão. Escolar Editora.