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=**//__MGT 601- Human Resource Information Systems __//**=

Technology is rapidly transforming the Human Resource function in organizations, and it should be no different with our HR classes. Organizations are very interested in determining how new technologies such as blogs, wikis, social networking, etc. can enhance communication, knowledge sharing, and ultimately profit. Therefore, they are experimenting and utilizing these technologies more and more. In this class, we will utilize one form, the Wiki.

This site is a Wiki and is hosted by Wikispaces. If you are not familiar with what a wiki is, you can find out more [|here]. The great thing for us is that wikis allow us to create a shared knowledge repository which is web accessible, can be shared and edited by peers, and we don't have to know how to program at all...YEA!!!

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For this class, we will be using the wiki can be used to share knowledge and allow for peer is intended as a technology-based supplement to our regular class meetings. We will use this space to store key project information and weblinks, collectively create a set of class notes related to MGT 601, etc.

There will be separate pages for each topic. Although anyone can contribute to any section, individuals will be responsible for summarizing different topics and readings. Contributions to this wiki will be graded based on the quanity and quality (especially the quality) of your contributions to this WikiSpace.



Course Links
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Here is some recent information on [|salary information] for an HRIS Analyst.


 * [|Structured Analysis Wiki -] This is an online textbook written by Ed Yourdon and provided for free by him. It saves us from having to purchase another textbook for the class. Click on the table of contents to find the chapter links.
 * [|Dia Software]is an [|open source] diagraming software. We will use this software in this class to create both data flow diagrams and entity relationship diagrams. You need to download this software at your earliest convenience. Download it [|here.]
 * Vendor Analysis Resources
 * [|IHRHIM] - A professional organization of those interested in Human Resources and Information Technology. They have an interesting buying guide which you may find helpful on your vendor analysis projects.
 * Another couple of websites which you may find useful are [|www.hr-guide.com]; and [|www.hrgopher.com].
 * [|SHRM -] The Society for Human Resource Management - The largest and most influential professional society supporting human resource management and the professionals inf the field.
 * Ok, how many of you thought you'd ever see [|Facebook]as a class link!

Fun Links
Now we can't be school 24/7, so here are some things that I find interesting
 * [|ESPN -] I love sports, espeically college football and basketball.
 * Go [|Yankees!]
 * I have eclectic taste in music. Bluegrass Meets Heavy Metal...Allison Krauss & Robert Plant (from [|Led Zeppelin]). Here's the [|video].
 * I also love classic rock. Check out the drummer's hair!!
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 * [|Awake Coaching & Consulting -] "The few who are awake spend their days in constant and total amazement".
 * A company founded by a good friend of mine in Florida. They focus on leadership coaching. Did you know that having a strong mentor/coach can be one of the most effective ways to improve your performance?!

Have any interesting links? Feel free to post!