Automation fits Famous Footwear
Article Abstract:
Famous Footwear's personnel department assists its managers at remote locations improve their employees' productivity through the use of automated HR functions. The HR management selected a family of HR and communications applications software products called ActionManager from Park City Group. The features of this family of business operations automation solutions are the computer-based training tool Interactive Tutor, the skill-appraisal tool called CheckUp, the online reference ReadyReference, the electronic mail software ActionMail, the smart-screening tool SmartHire, and ActionForm, which supports electronic forms and simplifies paper-based processes. The result is an automated flow of information and services across the organization.
Publication Name: Personnel Journal
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5745
Year: 1996
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Integrate strategy and information technology
Article Abstract:
Many companies invest large sums of money in computer systems without making corresponding changes in organizational structure. Studies conducted on productivity show that productivity levels remain unchanged while the amount of money spent on computers rises. Common mistakes in computer system implementation are: failure to analyze the social aspects, using the machine for tasks that are seldom done, increasing the speed of a process that is already outdated, and not spending enough time on system design. It is suggested that a strategy be devised that takes future needs into account as well as targeted users.
Publication Name: Personnel Journal
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5745
Year: 1988
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