Discussions 1,2

Johnson, R. D., Carlson, K., & Kavanagh, M. J. & (Eds.). (2021). Human resource information

systems: Basics, applications, and future directions (5th ed.). SAGE.

D1

In this discussion, you will learn and apply the system development lifecycle for project

management.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,

• Read Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 of the textbook.

In your initial discussion forum post,

• Describe how the model presented in Figure 3.1 (from Chapter 3) works and its

advantages.

• Choose one phase of the model and discuss its impact on a potential project and any

negative implications if skipped.

D2

The world of human resource information systems has shifted over the past decade. Now, more

than ever, organizations are driving changes in human resources and their associated systems

based on business needs. In this discussion, you will be evaluating the factors and components

that impact making decisions for vendor offerings.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,

• Read Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of the textbook.

In your initial discussion forum post,

• Describe the key factors that will help your firm determine the best software product to

acquire when evaluating vendor offerings.

• Explain which factor is the driving force for selecting a vendor offering.