Loosening the purse strings

Article Abstract:

Organizational changes during the 1990s are making next-generation computerized personnel information systems (CPIS) harder to acquire. The diminution of the size of organizations that led to the increase of the authority of line managers and the reduced need for detailed career management leaves the purchasing of CPIS for personnel departments seem unnecessary. Line managers usually perceive CPIS as too expensive and of little value. However, a period of organizational change is the time when CPIS are most useful to companies. Control measures provided by CPIS are highly effective in decreasing costs and raising manpower productivity. Personnel departments wishing to obtain funding for new CPIS are advised to underscore the importance of their functions to the organization and win over line managers.

Evaluation, Information systems

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A cure for the common code?

Article Abstract:

Many computerized personnel information systems (CPIS) are limited, due to the inflexibility of their organization coding structures. A more sophisticated coding system can connect new software that can chart an organization at any given point in time. Hierarchical codes can be used for manpower budgeting as well as manpower costing. Project codes can also be set up to track employees involved in different temporary projects.

Methods, Innovations, Information storage and retrieval systems, File organization

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Is half your system missing?

Article Abstract:

Post data are records of each job in an organization. The collection of post data on a personnel records system is valuable in that it aids the recruitment process by tracking vacancies; gives personnel directors power in relation to company directors in determining grades for personnel; and allows for effective training through the maintenance of a list of relevant job skills for each position.

Great Britain

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