HRIS SYSTEMS AND SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE

In HRIS, there are three basic systems architectures  with four HRIS models which are Standalone system model, Data warehouse model and Single integrated system model.  Standalone system model is the most basic model where each of operating unit runs its own independent system without any worldwide standards.  It might be no systems at all in some areas.  This system makes the data difficult to analyse as it needs lot of time and effort.  This type of system identifies multinational model.

The second system is Data warehouse model.  In this model, all of operating units use the same software system with separate database.  But, not everyone uses the same database.  What a good about this model is, all units run the same version software, maximizing resources and save costs.  Besides that, this system is completely centered on the data mart.  However the data come automatically from all operating units and in a standardized format.  This type of architecture identify international model.

Third system model is Single integrated system model.  There is only one instance of the database that located at the corporate headquarters.  The data will automatically update in anywhere throughout the organization.  Besides that, this system does not need for separating report database and it also uses the same screen worldwide.  This type system identify global and transnational HRIS models.

There are four types of HRIS organizational models which are multinational, global, international and transnational.  Multinational HRIS involve of decentralized federation where many key assets, responsibilities and decision making are decentralized.  It’s central management’s role is informal and overlaid with simple financial controls.  It views overseas operations as a portfolio of independent business. 

Second model is Global HRIS.  It is highly centralized organization in terms of strategic assets, responsibilities and decisions.  It views overseas operations as delivery pipelines to a unified global market.  It also has strong central control over decisions, resources and information.

Third model is International HRIS.  It’s key assets, responsibilities and decision still decentralized but control from headquarters.  It views overseas operations as appendages to a central domestic corporation.  It has formal management planning and control systems allow tighter HQ subsidiary linkage.

The last model is Transnational which involve of distributed and specialized resources and capabilities.  It also has complex process of coordination and cooperation in an environment of shared decision making.  It also involve of large components, products and resources, people and information among independent units.

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Reference: Baeman K. and J.Walker, 2000. On Globalising HRIS: The New Transnational Model. IHRM Journal. Pp 30-43