HRIS Systems and Systems Architecture

There are three types of technological architecture of the HRIS Systems Architecture which are Standalone systems, Data warehouse model, and the last one is Single Integrated system model. Each one from the models has their own roles to an organization. From this Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) systems and systems architecture, I have to agree that all of these three models have their own importance and uniqueness. The organization will select which one of the model which it will be more suitable to their organization structures. These selection processes will regardless the organization functioning as the multinational, global, international, or transnational organization by using HRIS system architecture.

Standalone systems - The most fundamental of models is the Standalone System Model, each operating unit runs its own autonomous system with no integration. Business units may send in updates via fax, telephone, mail, or in person. These communications may necessitate widespread translation and heavy data entry. The Standalone System Model makes it tricky to do data analysis. Even the most essential headcount reporting becomes laborious. This type of structural design clearly identifies a company as a Multinational HRIS model as the “many-headed monster” approach. This model is quite familiar in large, diversified multinational organizations, mostly those that have developed through acquisition.

Data Warehouse Model is another common model but this model is more advanced architectural model. All the Data Warehouse Model’s operating units use the same software system.  All units run the same version of the software, which helps to maximizing resources. On top of that, it also is saving costs through commonality, shared applications, and enterprise advantages in dealing with the vendor. This type of system is totally centered on the data mart; nevertheless, as opposed to the Standalone System model, the data come from all operating units automatically and in a standardized format. Such homogeneous data require little or no translation and are available to all operating units as soon as updated (within the rules of data privacy and protection). All users know how the data were generated and what each data component means. The limitation to this type of architecture, however, is that not everyone uses the same database. We typically see this type of architecture in an International HRIS model.

Single Integrated System Model is a type of model which is no requirement for a separate reporting database, although some organizations do opt for one in order to separate transaction processing from analytical reporting. Moreover, the single-system HRIS as well uses the same screens worldwide, with appropriate changes for different languages in different countries. Global and Transnational HRIS models will most commonly have a solitary integrated HRIS.

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References:

·         Dr. Nur Naha Abu Mansor, Transnational HRIS, Part 1, 2, HR Systems Architecture and Service Delivery and Model. : http://powerpoint.office.live.com/p/PowerPointView.aspx?FBsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdownload%2Ffile_preview.php%3Fid%3D352272058196528%26metadata&access_token=100000183094882%3AAVL-Rq6N8vbyX6wXtx_KK1IPncWrh-BfUgcLrfj_TyJFow&title=Transnational+HRIS_Part+1%2C++2-1.ppt  (Retrieved on 20^th October 2012)