Class Business Information Systems and HRAnalytics

The curricular unit focuses on the description and critical analysis of Information Systems and HR Analytics, with a particular focus on their importance for human resources management. Focus is placed on strategic human resources management practices in various contexts, and on how technology and information can contribute to the improvement of processes, relationships and results.

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CP1. Information Systems (IS) in the contemporary world 1. Core concepts 2. The organizational importance of IS 3. The relationship between IS and business strategy   CP2. IS and Information Technologies (IT) 1. IT infrastructure 2. Data base 3. Networks and Telecommunications   CP3. IS applications 1. Productivity and customer relationship management 2. Sales and e-commerce 3. Decision making and knowledge management   CP4. Building and managing IS 1. Databases 2. The relational model 3. Realization and analysis of Dashboards (dynamic tables and graphs) in excel. 4. Approaches to IS design 5. IS management   CP5. Elaboration of an IS proposal focused on Human Resources Management    

Individual assessment test - 30% Group work (presentation) - 30% Group work (Report) - 30% Participation and proactivity in classes: 10% The expository methodology alternating with practical work in the scope of information exposition and data analysis. Assessment: Individual assessment test - 30% Group work (presentation) - 30% Group work (Report) - 30% Participation and proactivity in classes: 10%   - Use of PBL (Problem-Based Learning or Project-Based Learning) and CBL (Challenge Based Learning) methodology. These methodologies are interdisciplinary and encourage students to develop solutions to real problems with the support of technology.   - Use of the content management system (moodle) - Lists and pivot tables in Excel - HR Analysis (dashboard) - Databases and Records without access (information processing) - Business Platforms: CRM, ERPs, Business Intelligence  

Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2020). Management Information Systems: Managing the digital firm. Pearson.   Rainer Jr, R. K., & Cegielski, C. (2016). Introdução a sistemas de informação: apoiando e transformando negócios na era da mobilidade. Elsevier Brasil.   López, Y. (2014). Sistemas de Informação para a gestão. Escolar Editora.