AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City ANALYSIS ON THE DESIGN AND FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR NATIONAL CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED IN SAUDI ARABIA A Thesis Paper Presented to the Faculty of the School of Accountancy and Business AMA University Project 8, Quezon City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management Information System by Alfie G. Rellon June 06, 2022 1 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City APPROVAL SHEET In partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management Information System, this thesis entitled “ANALYSIS ON THE DESIGN AND FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR NATIONAL CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED IN SAUDI ARABIA” has been prepared and submitted by Alfie G. Rellon, who are recommended for the corresponding oral examination _____________________________ Prof. Prince Carlo M. Pancipane Thesis Adviser _______________________________________________________________ Approved by the Panel of Examiners on the Oral Defense with the Grade of ________. Thesis Committee _________________________ ______________________ Prof. Mary Hope G. Cartel Prof. Moises C. Cariaso Chairman Member _______________________________________________________________ Accepted and approved in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management Information System (BSBA-MIS) _________________________ Mary Soriano, MSCS Dean, School of Graduate Studies 2 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The researcher would like to express his deepest appreciation to his advisor, Professor Prince Carlo Pancipane for his invaluable patience and feedback. The researcher could not have undertaken this journey without the defense panels. Thank you to Professor Moises Cariaso and Professor Mary Hope Cartel for their generosity in providing the researcher with knowledge and expertise. Additionally, this endeavor would not be possible without the generous support of the AMA University faculty. The researcher is grateful to his friends Joby, Mumaram, Noel, Yadav, And Nibin; and co-workers namely Khalid, Khalil, Hussain, Riyad, Al Jaber, Marzooq, Mohammed Hassan, Ali Mohammed, and Mohammed Anwar. They have given the researcher moral support and inspiration. To the NCC Management, thank you for allowing the researcher to conduct his research within the organization. The researcher is also grateful to the people who collaborated with externally, to Mr. Israel G. Ortega- Statistician and Ms. Ianthee Jane Ramos- Grammarian, thank you. 3 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City To conclude, the researcher cannot forget to thank his family for all the unconditional support in this very intense academic year. Thanks to his wife Emma Magsayo Rellon, for putting up with him in spite of being away from the family for months, and for providing guidance and a sounding board when required. To his children, thank you for keeping me in high spirits. To his siblings, Perla and Alfredo, and parents, Precila and Alberto, Thank you very much. 4 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City ABSTRACT Title: ANALYSIS ON THE DESIGN AND FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR NATIONAL CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED IN SAUDI ARABIA Researcher: Alfie G. Rellon Adviser: Prof. Prince Carlo M. Pancipane Date: June 06, 2022 The study addressed the following problems relevant to the future implementation of Human Resource Information System at NCC: how the respondents perceived the design and future implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of functions and benefits and how the respondents like to be introduced to the implementation of the Human Resource Information System. Furthermore, the study aimed to know the demographic profiles of the NCC employees in terms of age, sex, position in the organization and number of years in service, their perceptions in the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System in terms of recordkeeping, retrieval of data, monitoring of records, and HR process; and examine the NCC employee's assessment on the design and future implementation of HRIS. The study used a quantitative research method. The study gathered data from NCC employees by using slovins formula in determining the sample size of 44 respondents and sending out online surveys questionnaires. The study found out that NCC’s workforce is relatively young, as most of the employees were below the age of 50. NCC is also a male- dominated company, with most of them are married and have 0-15 years of work experience within the company. Most of the respondents are in the finance, marketing, and operations departments. NCC employees are neither agreeing nor disagreeing on the benefits of the Human Resource Information System. The study found that face-to-face and on-the-job training are the top preference on introducing the Human Resource Information Systems to the company. Buddy technique, mentoring, and coaching are also preferred by most of the respondents 5 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Keywords: Human Resource Information System, Human Resource Management, Saudi Arabi, Human Resource Information System Design, Human Resource Information System Implementation 6 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARIES Title Page …..…………………….…………………………………..... Approval Sheet ……………………..………………………………………. Acknowledgement …………………….……………………………………… Abstract ...………………………….……………………………………………… Table of Contents ..……………………………………………………………. List of Tables …..…………………………………………………………... List of Figures ………………...…………………………………………….. List of Appendices ……………………………………………………………..... Definition of Terms ……………………………………………………………..... i ii iii v vii ix x xi xii CHAPTER 1 - PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction ……………………………………….. Background of the Problem ……………………………………….. Statement of the Problem ………………………….……………… Objectives of the Study ………………………………….… Significance of the Study …………………………….……… Scope and Limitation ……………………………………………… 1 10 13 14 14 15 CHAPTER 2 – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Review of Related Literature and Studies ……………………….. Synthesis ……..…………...…....................................................... Conceptual Framework ……………………………………………. Theoretical Framework ……………………………………….. 16 33 36 37 CHAPTER 3 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Method of Research ……………………………………..... Population and Sample Size ……………………………………..... Description of Respondents ……………………………………..... Research Instrument ……………………………………..... Statistical Treatment of Data ……………………………………..... 40 41 43 45 45 7 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City CHAPTER 4 – PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA Demographic and Descriptive ……………………………………. Data Respondents’ perception in the design and future ……………………………………. implementation of Human Resource Information System Respondents’ likeness to be introduced in the ……………………………………. implementation of the Human Resource Information System 48 54 67 CHAPTER 5 - SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Summary of Findings ………………………….………… Conclusions ………………………….………… Recommendations ………………………….………… 71 73 74 ……….……..……………………………………………….. 76 References Appendices Appendix A: Research ………….…………. Questionnaire Appendix B: Statistician Certificate ….…………. Appendix C: Grammarian Certificate …….………. Appendix D: Certificate of Originality: …….………. Plagiarism Checker Biographical Statement ………………………………………………………………. 8 89 95 96 97 105 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City LIST OF TABLES Table # 3.1 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 Titles Population Page 42 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Age Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Sex Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Civil Status Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Status of Employment Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Number of Years in Service Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Job Designation Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Recruiting and Applicant Tracking Functions Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Payroll and Benefits Functions Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Training and Development Functions Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Employee Interface Functions Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Efficacy Benefits Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future 9 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 56 58 60 62 64 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 4.13 4.14 Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Cost Savings Benefits Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Data Security Benefits Respondent’s Assessment on the Human Resource Information System's Introduction to Implementation 66 68 LIST OF FIGURES Figure # Titles Page 1.1 Employee Distribution per department 7 2.1 Conceptual Framework 36 10 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City LIST OF APPENDICES Titles Page Appendix A Research Questionnaire 87 Appendix B Statistician Certificate 93 11 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City DEFINITION OF TERMS Human Resources. Human resources (HR) is the division of a company responsible for locating, screening, recruiting, and training job candidates and administering employee benefit programs. In the twenty-first Century, HR plays a critical role in assisting businesses in dealing with a rapidly changing business environment and a higher demand for quality employees (Kenton, 2020). Human Resource Functions. Within an organizational structure, human resources (HR) professionals perform a wide range of functions. Recruitment, workplace safety, employee relations, compensation planning, labor law compliance, and training are the six primary functions of HR (Mayhew, 2019). Human Resource Information Systems. Human Resources Information System (HRIS) is an acronym for Human Resources Information System. The HRIS is a data collection and storage system for an organization's employees, including recruitment, performance management, learning and development, and more (van Vulpen, 2021). Human Resource Management. The practice of recruiting, hiring, deploying, and managing an organization's employees is known as human resource management (HRM). Human resource management (HRM) is a term that is frequently used interchangeably with the term "human resources" (HR). HRM 12 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City stands for human resource management, focusing on employees as business assets (Chai & Sutner, 2020). Organizational Efficiency. Organizational efficiency is the study of increasing an organization's output while using a limited number of resources. The more output that can be produced with the same resources, the more efficient the company is (Clover, 2020). Time Management. Time management entails allocating the appropriate amount of time to the appropriate activity and making the most available resources, as time is always limited (Time Management - Meaning and Its Importance, 2021) 13 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Chapter 1 PROBLEMS AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction The significance of data accuracy, as one of the most significant components of data quality, cannot be expressed in words. It alludes to the accuracy of the data values saved for a specific object, product, or service (Roberts, 2019). Despite its importance to the company or organizations, accurate data is not always given the attention it deserves (Valcik et al., 2021). A human resource information system (HRIS) provides information to an organization's human resources department. The name of this role refers to the fact that the people who work for a company are often its most precious assets. Human resource management has become much more complicated in recent years, owing to the necessity to comply with new rules and regulations. Applicant databases, position inventories, skills inventories, benefit databases, and external databases are all examples of HRIS databases. Human resource planning, recruiting and personnel management, compensation and benefits, government reporting, and labor relations assistance are all subsystems of a comprehensive HRIS (Information Systems for Business Functions, n.d.). In order to keep up with rising employee counts and technological advancements, many companies have taken the necessary steps to transform 1 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City the way Human Resource tasks are performed. Companies used to track data on paper and spreadsheets in the past (Rietsema, 2021). An article by Cardenas (2018), emphasized that to compete in the marketplace, a company must have effective and successful human resource management. HR managers are in charge of coordinating a wide range of personnel management operations that require huge volumes of data to be processed over time. A human resources information system accelerates HR operational, managerial, and executive support activities while also providing data management and accurate and timely information for decision-making. Human Resource are responsible in attracting external candidates, selecting candidates, external and internal hiring, performance appraisals, compensation, employee benefit management, learning and development, promotions, problemsolving groups, total quality management, information sharing, organizational development, survey management, compliance management, business partnering, data & analytics management, HR technology management, and change management (van Vulpen, n.d.). Policies are conceptualized at a high level and should reflect employee-focused programs that influence the choice of HR practices. The HR practice is defined in terms of HR function/activities, functions/activities include HR staffing operation and 2 and employee HR policies. HR management, HR AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City development, equal employment, benefits and compensation, HR planning and analysis, and employee- labor relations (Phahlane, 2017). In research from Aletaibi (2016), demonstrated that stakeholders are underestimating the importance of HRIS to their company. There is a need for organization stakeholders to consider raising awareness of the value of HRIS and focusing on an analytical approach to optimize their organization's use of HRIS. This is a key area of HR and IT development and growth. The emphasis on use and user satisfaction will make it easier to develop appropriate policies and foster a better organizational culture. This will maximize the advantages of using HRIS, which will improve the current use of HRIS in public universities in particular, as well as in Saudi Arabia as a whole. In the improvement of employee performance, HRIS can play a more effective and efficient function (Cheema, Javed, Akram, And Pasha, 2016). HR employees that use HRIS features in their regular operations are more likely to grow and improve their ability to innovate. In reality, by cutting task execution time and reducing HR staff and paperwork, the usage of HRIS allows for longterm cost savings. It improves development programs and planning, encourages employee collaboration, and expands employee knowledge by establishing knowledge management flows that circulate across the organization and feed all divisions. It also allows for better organizational 3 performance, easier AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City communication between top management and staff, and the production of relevant data and information as a basis for company decision-making (ben Moussa & el Arbi, 2020). In the same research of ben Moussa and el Arbi (2020), implementing an HRIS not only makes the HR department more efficient, but it also helps the company grow. Top management can also use HRIS to have operational employees and future plans available for any new project. Dashboard follow-up, which is generated automatically by HRIS in response to a specific request, allows you to track the evolution of work conditions as well as the alerts set for the working environment and workplace safety. Recurring absences in a department or team are rapidly identified in order to diagnose the cause and develop remedies. In fact, when relevant information is readily available, it can assist managers and staff in reacting to changes more rapidly. Employees' ability to contribute fresh creative ideas to their organization is boosted when they have a strong emotional attachment to an HRIS project. Human Resource Information System advantages include one-stop to do every Human Resource task, integration of data, accuracy, self-service, automated reminders, increased Human Resource automation and improved efficiency, hosting of company-related documents. Hence, less paperwork and better organization, easier compliance, benefits administration, payroll integration, and 4 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City recruiting management. However, there are also disadvantages in using the Human Resource Information System data security breach, over reliance on statistics, installation cost and training (cost of the actual Human Resource software, set-up fees, consulting fees, support fees), and challenging to sustain and staffing and downtime. NCC is a well-known Saudi Arabian corporation with over thirty years of operational and technical experience in the power, petrochemicals, oil and gas, and refinery sectors. Major lump-sum turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction projects are undertaken by NCC. The divisions (WWD) are the Power Projects Division (PPD), Transmission and Distribution (T&D), Construction Division (CD), and Water and Wastewater Division (WWD) (NCC, 2021). The Rezayat Group's National Contracting Company Limited is a wellestablished mature company with approximately 50 years of expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction activities in the electricity, transmission, and distribution sectors, as well as construction (Rezayat Group, 2021). The company is headquartered in Saudi Arabia and has offices throughout the Middle East and Africa. It is well-positioned to expand its operations to other strategic locations around the world. Its headquarters are in Al-Khobar, and job sites are located throughout Saudi Arabia. (Linkedin, 2021) National Contracting 5 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Company Limited (NCC) is a leading electrical and mechanical contracting company in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and Africa. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Public Works and Housing has designated NCC as a Grade-1 contracting company. (Rezayat Group, 2021) Currently, it has almost 1,000 employees in accounting, business development, quality control, project and proposal, human resources, recruitment, payroll, and admin departments, managed by its General Manager. As of October 2021, the head office has 50 employees that work in the 12 departments. These departments are Management, Proposal & Sub Contracting, Marketing & Business Development, Project Management, Scaffolding, Quality Assurance/ Quality Control, Health & Safety, Accounts, Human Resource, Admin. & Payroll, Transportation, and Service. The figure below shows the distribution of personnel in each department at the NCC main office. 6 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Figure 1.1 Employee Distribution per department Based on the organizational overview of NCC National Contracting Company (NCC) (2021), as an industrial projects company, NCC relies heavily on its engineers and laborers; as a result, the company works hard to identify, recruit, orient, and train them in the skills they need. The company's agents and representatives make sure that potential candidates are thoroughly evaluated in accordance with the required qualifications, experience, and expertise. Once hired, the in-house training and development division ensures that new employees are adequately trained and developed. As monetary compensation is 7 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City a major motivator for employees to stay with a company, NCC ensures that their employees are treated fairly and justly by paying their salaries and bonuses on time. They ensured that employees were aware of and familiar with the local culture, rules, and regulations and the parameters established by the authorities, whether they are governmental or religious. It is a company's primary policy to provide all employees with a fair, safe, and equitable work environment in order for them to perform their professional duties. To keep high-performing employees, NCC uses reward-based mechanisms and provides financial incentives as well as opportunities for advancement. NCC understands that their employees are critical to their success and work hard to keep them motivated and empowered (National Contracting Company (NCC), 2021). Initially, the HRIS which is proposed through this study is for viewing and administration of the management and key personnel in human resource and recruitment, admin/payroll, accounting, and other departments. It could be webbased or land- based depending on the consensus of the key personnel and management of NCC from weighing the pros and cons of web-based and landbased systems. Search, plan, and align, define and design, configure and test, train and communicate, deploy, and sustain are all stages of HRIS software implementation. 8 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City An HRIS needs analysis to contribute to the planning and analysis stages of an HRIS development project, prior to significant design and implementation activities. The process of thoroughly gathering, prioritizing, and documenting an organization's HR information requirements is referred to as needs analysis, and it is a vital input for the later design and implementation of an HRIS. This study looks into the employees of National Contracting Company Limited (NCC) who work in human resource management's perceptions of the impact of the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS). It inquires as to whether HRIS has an impact on organizational effectiveness. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data from employees at National Contracting Company Limited's (NCC) main office in order to measure this. This paper is divided into chapters. The relevant literature of HRIS and organizational effectiveness is reviewed and discussed after the first chapter, which is the introduction. The third chapter discusses the study's methodology, which includes the measurement development, research sampling frame, data collection methods, and questionnaire item reliability. 9 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Background of the Problem National Contracting Company Limited (NCC) is a completely owned subsidiary of the Rezayat Group and a well-established mature company with nearly 50 years of experience in engineering, procurement, and construction activities in the power, transmission, and distribution sectors, as well as construction. The company is headquartered in Saudi Arabia and has offices around the Middle East and Africa. It is well positioned to expand its operations to other strategic regions throughout the world. Its headquarters are at Al-Khobar, and job sites are distributed throughout Saudi Arabia. Its mission is to maintain a leading position in engineering, procurement, and construction projects in the power, construction, transmission, and distribution sectors by providing quality services and technical competence through a team of dedicated and trained employees who all share a commitment to quality and safety. It also aspires to be a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction services in the Middle East, providing the greatest level of service to its clients. Throughout the years, its main assets have been customer satisfaction and stability in performance. It currently employs about 1,000 people in the accounting, business development, quality control, project and proposal, human 10 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City resource, recruitment, payroll, and administration departments, all of whom are overseen by the General Manager. Like all other organizations in Saudi Arabia who are confronted with significant challenges, due mainly to ongoing changes in the external environment, NCC is also confronted with difficulties in implementing an organization- wide Human Resource Information System. Technological, economic, demographic, and regulatory considerations all have an impact on organizational functioning. In reaction to external problems, corporate leaders are taking steps to adapt to change and limit the negative effects on their organizations, particularly in respect to the workforce (Abdullah, et. al, 2019). Currently, the company is using manual- HR processing practices, as in using Microsoft Excel in HR- related activities and procedures and paper- based documentations and reports. NCC currently uses a manual or old school system of data, information, or work storage and administration, which takes time to generate or access and analyze commonly needed reports and services, and the security of data, information, or work, as well as its accuracy, efficiency, accessibility, and user-friendliness, is jeopardized without HRIS. Other issues relevant to the old school data system include accidental deletion of files, unauthorized and corrupted files, and inaccessible files. Furthermore, if another employee uses a file, other employees will be unable to update or override the file unless it is closed. 11 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City National Contracting Company might consider implementing a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to streamline the HR department, which has the potential to improve not only the HR team, but the company as a whole, as HRIS promises to provide accurate, relevant, and timely information about human resources and their functioning in the most cost-effective way possible, allowing them to be more efficient, achieve the impossible, make better decisions, and provide a better employee experience. Initially, the HRIS proposed in this study is intended for management and key staff in human resource and recruitment, administration/payroll, accounting, and other departments to access and administer. It might be web-based or land-based, depending on the consensus of NCC's key staff and management after assessing the benefits and drawbacks of each. The key goals of this research are to improve NCC's future HRIS implementation, including data and information storage, security, correctness, efficiency, accessibility, user-friendliness, and easier report preparation and analysis. Statement of the Problem This study aims to provide answers to these following questions: 1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of: 1.1. Age; 12 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 1.2. Sex; 1.3. Civil status; 1.4. Job designation; 1.5. Status of employment; and, 1.6. The number of years in service? 2. How do respondents perceive the design and future implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of: 2.1. Functions: 2.1.1. Recruiting and applicant tracking; 2.1.2. Payroll and Benefits; 2.1.3. Training and Development; 2.1.4. Employee Interface; 2.2. Benefits: 2.2.1. Efficacy; 2.2.2. Cost Savings; and, 2.2.3. Data Security? 3. How do the respondents like to be introduced to the implementation of the Human Resource Information System? 13 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Objective of the Study This study aims to: * To know the demographic profiles of the NCC employees in terms of age, sex, position in the organization and number of years in service. * To know the perceptions of the NCC employees in the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System in terms of recordkeeping, retrieval of data, monitoring of records, and HR process. * To examine the NCC employee's assessment on the design and future implementation of HRIS Significance of the Study This study will benefit the following: To the Management of National Contracting Company (NCC) and other institutions or agencies are enabled to comprehend the necessity and functionality of HRIS, as well as how it affects the firm's many functions. Additionally, the conclusions of this study could serve as a guide for businesses in evaluating which parts of the HRIS to consider when selecting the best automated system for their needs.; To the HR Personnel, and other employees are presented with useful insights and assist HR practitioners in better understanding the present state of HRIS 14 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City adoption and usage in Saudi Arabian businesses. This could boost the Kingdom's HR capabilities by allowing specialists to become more conversant with new advancements in IT, such as HRIS; To the Students/Researchers are given the chance to familiarize themselves on the what and how's of HRIS needs analysis. Scope and Limitation The study will mainly examine the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System for National Contracting Company Limited (NCC) as perceived by the employees of National Contracting Company Limited (NCC). NCC (National Contracting Company Limited) employs 815 people. However, this study's respondents are the 50 employees in the main office. 15 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES This chapter provided an overview of relevant concepts and theories, as well as previous research. This review is the outcome of a thorough examination of diverse sources deemed relevant to the current research. Human Resource Information System In research from Valcik et al. (2021), HRIS is used to integrate data from several departments within a business, such as accounting, finance, development, procurement, and human resources. HRIS is a combination of all human resource operations with information technology at its most basic level. By combining human data, HRIS connects all HR functions (i.e. recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, retention).Data may be conveniently handled and retrieved from a central system instead of fragmented information subsystems for each HR function when key HR functions are integrated into a comprehensive data management system (Bauer et al., 2018) According to Moussa and Arbi (2019), the use of an HRIS not only allows the HR department to be more efficient, but it also contributes to the company's overall growth. Top management can also use HRIS to have operational staff and future 16 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City plans ready for any new project. Dashboard follow-up, which is generated automatically by HRIS in response to a specific request, allows for tracking the evolution of work conditions as well as the alarms set on the working environment and workplace safety. Repetitive absences reported in a department or team are quickly identified in order to diagnose their cause and find quick solutions. HR planning will be efficient through HRIS, as it will help the organization to save time and cost; which will eventually boost the organization's performance. Moreover, HRIS results can be used wherever possible, as deemed appropriate by HR professionals. HRIS could also build a good corporate communication, strong organizational culture, and reputable corporate image. HRIS is also used to plan the workforce. In the form of positions, it maintains information about organizational requirements. HRIS connects employees to the jobs they need to do in the company. It was also utilized to find employment openings and match them up with the right people. HRIS can also assist in determining a reasonable progression route and development phases for employees (Banach, 2017). Personnel data is entered into the Human Resource Information Systems using the Input function. Data entry used to be one-way, but scanning technology now allows for the scanning and preservation of the original document's image, including signatures and handwritten annotations. In research from Aletaibi 17 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City (2016), data gathering and report production are two HRIS components. Payroll and benefits, performance appraisal, training and development, recruiting and selection, and employment and job data are all examples of data collecting. Managers' responsibilities include obtaining information, disseminating it, and applying it to various aspects of the business. In HRM, an information system is responsible for collecting, storing, analyzing, preserving, and retrieving data about employees. Human resource information systems not only keep track of strategic planning, which is important for effective hiring and re-training plans, but they also factor into larger-scale operational initiatives. The human resource department's information system aids in the accumulation of important knowledge that can aid administration in better management and decision-making. HR professionals devote a significant amount of time to learning and refining their business processes, talent management procedures, workforce metrics, HR strategy development, workforce management and planning, personnel records maintenance, and competency management. As a result, by using the HRIS system, everything can be done efficiently and effectively (Cheema et al., 2016). 18 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Designs of Human Resource Information System/ HRIS Architecture The system design criteria should be given top priority when implementing any Human Resource Information System (HRIS) project, and it should allow for adjustments based on the end users' needs. The system should include a variety of features and be established after thoroughly assessing the needs of end users/customers, as well as the technicalities involved in the entire process and the desired outcomes from the module. If introduced in an unplanned manner, a well-designed HRIS system can eventually contribute to increased organizational productivity (Juneja, 2021). The HRIS architecture can be two-tiered, three-tiered, or multi-tiered, depending on the requirements. Two-tier architecture, often known as Client-Server architecture, first appeared in the 1980s. This architecture framework was created for the goal of servicing low-powered processes among PCs inside an enterprise and can be utilized to satisfy day-to-day normal requirements. Each and every minute detail of the clients is recorded in the PCs in the two-tier architecture and can be easily retrieved by the organization as and when required. This architectural framework can handle even the most complex activities (Juneja, 2021). The second software category consists of a collection of software applications dedicated to the computerization of HRM functions, as well 19 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City as modules that are critical to the respective HRM duties (Aletaibi, 2016). Threetier architecture: During the 1990s, servers served as both a database and an application server. However, with the introduction of both, HRIS specialists requested far more complex processes. Even though two-tier architecture is economical, it has limited applicability and component interdependency. Threetier architecture, on the other hand, despite being a polished form with extra benefits, has a number of drawbacks (Juneja, 2021). Cloud computing is a novel architectural approach that has been popular in the recent decade. Cloud computing refers to the process of storing and accessing data and programs through the internet rather than on your hard disk (Griffith, 2020). Cloud computing is the process of delivering numerous services over the Internet. Among the tools and applications available are data storage, servers, databases, networking, and software. Rather than keeping files on a proprietary hard drive or local storage device, cloud-based storage allows you to save them to a remote database. An electrical device with internet access has access to both data and the software programs required to execute it. For a variety of reasons, including cost savings, greater productivity, speed and efficiency, performance, and security, cloud computing is a popular choice among individuals and corporations (How Cloud Computing Works, 2020). 20 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Recruiting and applicant tracking Under the report of Johnson en Gueutal (2011), E-recruiting uses webbased technology to assist firms attract a larger and more varied candidate pool. Several business reasons drove the decision to switch to an e-recruiting approach, including the requirement to: ● Increase recruiting efficiency while lowering costs. Online recruiting can shorten cycle times by 25% and reduce recruitment expenses by over $8,000 each hire, a 95% reduction. ● Boost the number and quality of candidates. E-recruiting enables businesses to reach out to candidates across the county or around the world. ● Improve the applicant experience- Web-based recruitment support allows potential candidates to learn more about the organization, its culture, and job prospects. Organizations reach out to folks who may not be actively looking for other opportunities but may discover a position and choose to apply because of the simplicity of submitting an application by making this procedure more convenient. The Applicant Tracking System (ATS), often known as talent management systems or job applicant tracking systems, is a software tool that allows a company or selecting agency to more efficiently recruit personnel. This duty necessitates not only labor but also a significant amount of time and technology. 21 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City HR departments have recently used Artificial Intelligence-based solutions like Applicant Tracking Systems to minimize effort and perform recruitment functions more quickly and smoothly. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is one of the Human Resource Information System's modules (HRIS). HR personnel can save numerous hours throughout the time-consuming recruitment process by using this application. Rather, they can streamline the hiring process so that more qualified candidates are chosen with less human participation (Durai & Keetticka, 2017). Payroll and Benefits According to an article published by Bischoff (2022), HRIS management software automates and stores time and attendance data for your employees. This automation allows employees to submit their own leave information, which is then approved by a supervisor, freeing up time for you to focus on other company needs. HRIS software streamlines open enrollment periods by allowing employees to access their benefits information on their own leisure. Employees have the ability to make permitted changes to their benefit information as their lives change. When employees have questions about medical coverage, life insurance, disability benefits, or dependent benefit information, they can use this facility to look up benefit information. Instead than dealing with inquiries and 22 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City finding information for individual employees, HR personnel may now devote their time to more strategic operations. If a company offers a benefits program for its employees, the benefits module can be used to track the programs in which the employees are registered, as well as their participation levels and performance. Employees may also be able to use this program to track their progress and certification (Davoren, 2017). Training and Development According to Human Resource Information System facilitates employee performance evaluation by employing knowledge taught to employees in an accessible manner and comprehending effective training methods. To strategize the training process, HRIS should assess the department, functional areas, and workers. The training requirement as well as the method's cost should be considered. It also has a systematic design that is framed to satisfy the required needs through the construction of training program objectives, steps, and materials. HRIS aids in the development of a training program to meet organizational objectives, as well as the execution and implementation of the training program. The training procedure's flaws and disadvantages are identified after it has been carried out. Finally, HRIS monitors employee performance in 23 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City order to make required modifications to improve work performance (Management Study Guide, 2022). HRIS training features also make it possible to quickly distribute revised policies and procedures. It can also be linked to an LMS (Learning Management System) to consolidate all available training and transcripts into one convenient spot (Bischoff, 2022). Employee Interface Employees have some amount of user access in most HRIS systems (Dokodemo, 2021). According to Ghosh (2021), employees, on the other hand, have restricted access to databases where they can update personal information, evaluate pay scales, and request leave. Employees should be able to amend their retirement benefit programs, update their direct deposit information, and download benefit election paperwork using an interface that is simple, integrated, and time-saving. An individual uses the HRIS user interface to control an HRIS system or another computer system. The interface is what can be seen and utilized to conduct various tasks after logging into a system. Icons, programs, drop-down menus, and a variety of other alternatives can be used as controls (Matchr, 2021). 24 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Efficacy An HRIS is more than just a database. This technology is also utilized to improve company activities, save costs, improve efficiency and accuracy, and save time, allowing HR professionals to concentrate on strategy rather than administrative responsibilities. By automating basic HR functions such as leave management, onboarding activities, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, labor and safety, and more. An HRIS increases HR department productivity, increases the effectiveness of HR policies across the firm, and aids in making quality decisions. It has robust analytics and reporting capabilities, as well as all the functionality needed to successfully and efficiently manage a staff from hire through retirement (Hris The-Who-What-When-Whyand-How – JungoHR, 2022). It improves development programs and planning, encourages employee collaboration, and expands employee knowledge by establishing knowledge management flows that circulate across the organization and feed all departments. As a result, not only does implementing an HRIS help the HR department to be more efficient, but it also contributes to the company's overall growth (Ben Moussa & El Arbi, 2020). 25 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Cost Savings The article Hris The-Who-What-When-Why-and-How – JungoHR (2022) states that, an HRIS can assist a company in cutting costs in a variety of ways. HR time saved, as well as greater efficiency and productivity, can lower labor expenditures. Automation can help you achieve more accuracy, which reduces the chance of costly errors and liability issues. HR activities, such as enhanced recruitment, training, and more, can benefit from streamlined and automated procedures, which will improve the bottom line. Durai en Keetticka (2017) report indicates that the entire recruitment process can be automated when the HRIS's Applicant Tracking System is implemented. As a result, it will aid recruiters in identifying eligible candidates and reducing the time to employ. As a result, the workload of recruiters is reduced, allowing them to devote their valuable time to other tasks. The entire recruiting process and administrative chores such as connecting with candidates and entering data become cost effective as the recruitment process becomes automated with the help of ATS. The rationale for this is that administering these processes requires less staff. Data Security From recent research of Wandhe (2020), it was observed that in recent years, the privacy of employee data has been a major concern. Employees are 26 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City increasingly more concerned about who sees their personal information and, as a result, the security it is stored under as fraud becomes more prevalent. Companies can make their employees safer with the security of their information by ensuring that employee information saved in the HRIS is relevant to the business and that access to such information is limited (password protection). HR information is usually private and sensitive. As a result, a major worry with HRIS is the possibility for both authorized and unauthorized staff to invade (and abuse) employee privacy. It's critical to properly investigate problems like user access, data accuracy, data disclosure, employee inspection rights, and security to ensure employee and management confidence in an HRIS. Failure to do so could result in major ethical, legal, and employee relations issues, jeopardizing the system's credibility. As the article Data Security and Employee Confidentiality in HRIS Systems (2010) suggests, to ensure the data shared in the HRIS is safe the following are needed to be done: ● Examine all PC-based HR software. ● Ensure that all users have received adequate training in the safe use and management of equipment, data, and software. ● Ensure that all users log off (sign off) before leaving the computer unattended, regardless of how long they plan to be gone. 27 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City ● Users should not reveal or share their password with anyone. Every user should be responsible for anything that is done with their ID and password. ● Monthly or quarterly password changes are recommended. ● Users should avoid duplicating not only copyrighted programs purchased from vendors, but also private enterprise programs and data. Copies should only be produced for backup purposes. ● Before installing software obtained from sources other than suppliers, make careful to run it through a virus detection application. ● To achieve and maintain anonymity, consider splitting the duties of the users (i.e., allocating the job of inputting data, balancing control totals, and so on to various persons). Keep in mind that separating some responsibilities may cause users to lose track of the overall task. Before splitting responsibilities, consider the entire function and how it interacts with others in the department. ● Examine who will be using the computers and where their equipment will be kept. ● Ensure that current and backup copies, data files, software, and prints are appropriately regulated and accessible only to authorized users. ● Conduct periodic and unscheduled checks to ensure that PC users are maintaining an effective level of security. Staff personnel who work with 28 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City computers are accountable for ensuring that security measures and administrative processes are followed. Advantages and Disadvantages of HRIS Employees' ability to innovate is boosted by their emotional commitment to an HRIS project as they seek to bring new creative ideas to their company. However, in an increasingly uncertain environment, creativity is the only way to survive and remain competitive in both domestic and international markets (Moussa and Arbi, 2019). According to Bruce, PhD, PHR, (2016), there are various advantages of the implementation of HRIS. One of the most frequently cited benefits of an HRIS is that organizations only have to enter data once for numerous HR-related staff duties. Similarly, when employee information changes, the HR department just needs to update one location. Another is that data integration is important. Different components of the system can "talk" to one another, allowing for more relevant reporting and analysis, as well as internal reviews and audits, and data preparation for outsiders. Additionally, accuracy will most likely improve if data is entered and managed correctly. Without having to contact HR, managers and supervisors can utilize the system to enter data (for example, performance reviews) and retrieve data. Managers and supervisors can utilize the system to 29 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City enter and retrieve data without having to contact HR. Employees can use the system to alter data (for example, change their own addresses). HRIS could also send reminders automatically. Events, like performance assessments and benefit deadlines, can be scheduled, with systems automatically notifying and nudging if actions have not been taken. Documents pertaining to the company are stored on the server. The system can be used to store employee handbooks, procedures, and safety requirements. It is possible to update all of the content in one place. Administration of benefits, enrollment, notices, updates and reporting are all examples of this. Management of the recruiting process involves applicant administration, tracking, and reporting (Bruce, PhD, PHR, 2016). The cost of licensing and deploying a new system is comparable to the cost of implementing any new technology. Costs vary depending on the features of the HRIS system, but large firms with multiple benefit packages may pay up to $300 per employee. Budget between $40 to $100 for small firms, not including the cost of the payroll processor. As with any computer technology or database, hackers may obtain access to information and use it for malicious purposes. Employees contribute financial, tax, and personal information, such as emergency contacts, to their companies. A security breach could have disastrous consequences (Windham, 2017). 30 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City According to Reynolds (2018), viruses can infect electronic material from any location on the Internet. If your HR management system becomes infected, a virus can render it ineffective for an indefinite length of time. In addition to obtaining reliable backup software, you should make the decision to invest in a nearly attack-proof program that safeguards your HR management data from unauthorized access. Furthermore, Inherent in the use of HR management systems is the means for inaccuracy because computers and their associated programs are only as effective as their human users, data entry errors can and do occur. These errors can have grave consequences in the HRIS. Minimal errors, such as a few misspelled employees’ names, may occur, however, worst errors in data entry could disrupt the workflow of your business. Data breaches endanger the confidentiality of the company and its employees. As a result, only work with a reputable provider and invest in a secure IT department. It is particularly critical in the COVID-19 era, when people work from home and access their work systems via a home computer (Malak, 2021). HRIS systems normally keep track of all employee-related data and can produce useful short-, medium-, and long-term statistics. However, these figures aren't always the ideal way to assess an employee because some parts of their work may only be noticed through direct engagement (What Is HRIS? A Guide to Human Resource Information Systems, 2020). An HR management system 31 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City should offer a means to prompt human involvement in order to achieve a complete appraisal of a staff person. Issues that generate technical difficulties are inextricably linked to all systems and software. HR management systems are just as vulnerable to outages, with potentially disastrous effects. If employee data is not accessible, for example, a crucial company operation may be halted. If your HR professionals have set aside a day for open enrollment for a new employee health plan, for example, being unable to access your HR management system's data could not only delay enrollment in the health plan, but also potentially push open enrollment out for weeks or months, leaving eligible employees without coverage. Policies requiring continual focused technical system maintenance can help to alleviate such concerns. (Reynolds,2018). Transitioning to more advanced HRIS systems isn't easy. Care must be taken, like with any information system development project, to ensure that the system is constructed correctly. Decisions must usually be made on development and design strategy, implementation, and operation and maintenance. Organizational inertia is one of the most underappreciated implementation issues: convincing employees to adopt and adapt to a new system, which is really a new business process for them. 32 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Synthesis In the last decade, information systems have been utilized to improve organizational performance in a variety of tasks and departments, including Human Resources (HR). Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is used by the HR department to support a variety of functions such as identifying possible employees, maintaining complete records on current employees, and developing programs to improve employees' abilities and skills (Siengthai & Udomphol, 2016). The combination of HR activities and information technology is known as an HRIS system. Data entry, tracking, and management for human resources, payroll, and accounting are all possible with it. Because most HR teams use an HRIS to help them improve their processes and stay organized, it's beneficial for anyone who works in HR to be familiar with some HRIS basics, such as the different types and definitions of HRIS, what an HRIS does, which organizations need HRIS, and how to use an HRIS effectively (Perucci, 2020). Other functions of the Human Resource Information system are benefits administration, applicant tracking system, time and attendance, performance management, succession plan, employee self- service, and reporting and analytics (van Vulpen, 2021). Depending on the requirements, the HRIS architecture might be two-tiered, three-tiered, or multi-tiered. The two-tiered architectural framework was designed 33 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City to support low-power procedures among PCs within an organization and can be used to meet day-to-day requirements. Three-tier architecture: In the 1990s, servers doubled as database and application servers (Juneja, 2021). Cloud computing is a relatively new architectural paradigm that has gained popularity in recent years. The method of storing and accessing data and applications over the internet rather than on your hard disk is known as cloud computing (Griffith, 2020). Employees' ability to innovate is aided by their emotional engagement to an HRIS project as they strive to bring fresh creative ideas to their workplace (Moussa and Arbi, 2019). One of the most frequently touted advantages of an HRIS is that businesses only have to enter data once for a variety of HR-related tasks. Another significant feature is data integration, which allows different aspects of the system to "talk to each other," allowing for more relevant reporting and analysis, as well as internal reviews and audits, and data preparation for outsiders. HRIS could potentially send out reminders on its own. The system can hold employee handbooks, procedures, and safety regulations. All of the materials could be updated in one place. Benefits administration, enrollment, notices, updates, and reporting are just a few examples. Recruiting process management includes applicant administration, tracking, and reporting (Bruce, PhD, PHR, 2016). 34 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Of course, there are some drawbacks to employing an HRIS. One of the main concerns is security. Unauthorized access to sensitive and confidential data, as well as the inadvertent publication of such material, must be avoided using systems. This usually necessitated a large number of "compartments" and access levels, all of which had to be monitored and maintained. Then there's the issue of expense. This can be an issue, especially for smaller businesses. Any system has costs connected with its purchase and upkeep. Because they are cloud-based and don't require as much upfront investment, SaaS (software as a service) technologies are more cost-effective. The cost of engaging an IT specialist to manage the system is likely to be higher with larger installations. (HRIS: Advantages . . . and Disadvantages, 2016). The figure 2.1 above shows the Input, Process and Output. The input includes biographical information relating to age, gender, tenure, and cluster/department), items relating to the perceived impact of HRIS on organizational efficiency in the organization, and the proposed training procedures. 35 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Conceptual Framework Figure 2.1 Conceptual Paradigm of the Study 36 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Theoretical Framework This study was guided by four theories namely: Organizational Lifecycle Theory, Strategic Contingency Theory, General Systems Theory, and Transaction Cost Theory. Organizational Lifecycle Theory states that organizations, like living organisms, have life cycles, as historians and academics have noticed. In many instances, they are born (formed or established), grow and develop, reach maturity, begin to decline and age, and eventually die. As a result of research into the organizational life cycle, several prediction models have been established (OLC). These theories are linked to the study of organizational growth and development and have been the topic of much scholarly debate. External environmental elements, as well as internal factors, have an impact on organizations at any stage of their life cycle. Organizations and entire industries have seen their fortunes rise and fall. Marketing and sales professionals have long known that products have life cycles. For academics, it seemed natural to conclude that organizations, too, have life cycles (What Are HR Theories? 2021). Strategic contingency theory is based on two concepts: 'Contingency' and 'Strategic' aspects of contingency, as the name suggests.A contingency is a requirement for certain activities of one subunit of an organization that affect the tasks of other subunits. This contingency becomes strategic when other subunits 37 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City begin to manage other contingencies and gain more clout in the organization. According to the Strategic Contingency Theory, a leader becomes a major element of an organization because of his or her unique talents to handle obstacles or problems that others are unable to solve. A leader who places too much trust in himself or herself is difficult to replace. The interdisciplinary study of systems is known as systems proposition. A system is a connected and interdependent collection of pieces that might be natural or man- made. Every system is defined by its structure and purpose, confined by space and time, impacted by its terrain, and expressed by its functioning. However, it may be further than the sum of its corridor, If a system exhibits community or imperative geste. Changing one element of a system might have an impact on other factors or the entire system. It may be doable to read these shifts in behavioral patterns. The degree of growth and adaptation for systems that learn and acclimatize is determined by how well the system is involved with its surroundings. Some systems give support to others, icing that the ultimate doesn't fail. The pretensions of systems proposition are to model a system's dynamics, constraints, and conditions, as well as to interpret principles( similar as purpose, measure, styles, and tools) that can be discerned and applied to other systems at all situations of nesting and in a wide range of fields 38 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City in order to achieve optimal equivalency. It's clear how it can be applied to HR, making it one of the most generally bandied HR ideas. Commercial governance and agency propositions both include sale cost propositions. It's innovated on the idea that when a company hires someone differently to negotiate commodities for them, costs will arise. They appoint directors to run the company they enjoy. The agency understanding of governance hypotheticals is an interpretation of the sale cost proposition. Rather than contractual links outside the association, it depicts governance fabrics as being grounded on the net impacts of internal and external deals( i.e. with shareholders). The structure of an establishment can impact its capability to control deals and, as a result, costs. It's in operation's stylish interests to internalize deals as much as possible in order to exclude these costs, as well as the pitfalls and misgivings that come with them regarding prices and quality. 39 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Chapter 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY This chapter discusses the research methodology that will be used in the analysis, the respondents of the study, and the research instruments that will be used. Method of Research In this study, a quantitative research method is used. The research framework was developed based on a model which highlights factors that may influence the use of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Quantitative research is defined as a systematic investigation of phenomena through the collection of quantifiable data and the application of statistical, mathematical, or computational methods. Quantitative research gathers data from current and potential customers by using sampling methods and sending out online surveys, polls, questionnaires, and other forms of data collection, the results of which can be represented numerically. After gaining a thorough understanding of these figures, you can forecast the future of a product or service and make changes as needed. (Fleetwood, 2021) 40 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City This study is descriptive research. Descriptive research aims to describe the current state of a variable that has been identified. These studies are designed to provide an in-depth analysis of a phenomenon. The researcher usually does not start with a hypothesis, but will most likely develop one after gathering data (Key Elements of a Research Proposal Quantitative Design, 2021). Population and Sample Size The respondents of the study are the informants of the NCC. The company has 815 employees, but this study gathers data from the employees at the company's main office which is at 50. The table below shows the departments and the number of employees. 41 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 3.1 Population Departments Employee per Department Management 2 Proposal & Sub Contracting 5 Marketing & Business Development 1 8 Project Management Dept. 1 Scaffolding Dept. 3 QA/QC Dept 2 Health & Safety Dept. Accounts 8 8 Human Resource Admin. & Payroll Dept. 4 Transportation Dept 3 5 Service Department 50 Total Out of the 50 staff members in the main office, the researcher will gather information from 44 respondents. This sample size was determined through Slovin’s formula, where the population size is 50 and the margin error is 5%. 42 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City n= N/ (1+Ne ²) n is the given the population size (N) and a margin of error (e). Step 1: 95% 100%- 95%= 5% Error margin (e)= 0.05 Step 2: n= 50/ (1+ 50 x 0.05²) = 44.44 or 44 Description of the Respondents The respondents of the study are the employees of NCC. The NCC is comprised of 12 departments namely the Management Department, Proposal and SubContracting Department, Marketing & Business Development Department, Project Management Department, Scaffolding Department, Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Department, Department, Human Health Resource and Safety Department, Department, Administration, Accounts and Payroll Department, Transportation Department, and Service Department. The General Manager and Secretary/Administrator are the ones in the Management Department. The participants in the Proposal and Sub- Contracting Department are the Senior Manager Contracts, Manager- Proposal, Assistant ManagerProposal, Engineer- Senior- Proposal, and Engineer III- Quantity Surveyor. While the Marketing and Business Development Department has the Manager - 43 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Business Development; Project Management Department has Senior Manager Contracts & MIS, Manager - Resource & Asset Management, Engineer - Senior – Planning, Senior Officer - Cost Controller, Engineer III – Planning, Senior Accounts Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, and Controller – Documents. The Senior Manager- Scaffolding is the only personnel in the Scaffolding Department. The Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Department has two (2) Managers, and a Controller- Documents. The Health and Safety Department has the Manager (HSE) and Officer III- Safety. There are eight (8) staff members in the Accounts Department, they are the Senior ManagerFinance, Manager- Finance, two (2) Accountants, Senior Accounts Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Senior Clerk, and Cashier. The Human Resource Department also has eight members namely Employee Relation Manager, two (2) Administrative Officers, Human Resource Officer, Senior Coordinator- Human Resources, Officer I- Recruitment, and two (2) Administration Coordinators. The Administration Officer, Junior Administrative Officer, and two (2) Senior Administrative Assistant complete the Administrative and Payroll Department. The Transportation Department has three (3) personnel: the Senior Foreman (Auto), and (2) Light Vehicle Driver. Lastly, the Service Department has four (4) Office Boys and a Sweeper. 44 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Research Instrument To determine the employees' perceptions of the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System, the study will use a survey through a questionnaire. This questionnaire has three parts. Part 1 (demographical information relating to age, gender, tenure, and cluster/department) and Part 2 (items relating to the perceived impact of HRIS on organizational efficiency in the organization). Part 3 is the proposed training procedures. Statistical Treatment of Data The data that the researchers will collect will all be statistically treated; the statistical methods that will be employed in this study are: 1. The percentage will be used to tabulate and analyze the collected data to determine the profile of the students in terms of their age, sex, civil status, the status of employment, number of years in service, and job designation. Where: 45 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City P = Percentage n = frequency N = total population 2. A weighted mean is a type of average. Rather than each data point contributing equally to the final mean, some data points give the final mean greater "weight." If all weights are equal, the weighted mean equals the arithmetic mean. The weighted mean will be used to measure the design of the human resource information system in each item. The weighted mean is computed as the summation of the frequency divided by the number of cases. Where: WM = Weighted Mean f = frequency x = class mark n = number of cases ∑ = summation 46 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Chapter 4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA This chapter discusses the data analysis and findings from 44 questionnaires completed by employees at the company's main office of NCC. The purpose/ objective of this study was to know the demographic profiles of the NCC employees in terms of age, sex, position in the organization and number of years in service. To know the perceptions of the NCC employees in the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System in terms of record-keeping, retrieval of data, monitoring of records, and HR process. And to examine the NCC employee's assessment on the design and future implementation of HRIS. Questionnaires were given to the 44 respondents after getting permission and consent from the company and the respondents. The respondents were provided with a link that will direct them to the Google Form containing the survey questionnaire. A total of 44 NCC employees from the various departments completed the online survey. The data from the questionnaires were statistically analyzed by a statistician. The findings are discussed according to the sections of the questionnaire. The three sections of the questionnaire are the Employee/ 47 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Respondent profile, HRIS Design and Implementation and Introduction to HRIS Implementation Demographic and Descriptive Data This section presents the collected demographic data of the respondents including the age, age, sex, civil status, job designation, status of employment and, the number of years in service. Table 4.1 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Age Age 31 – 40 years old 41 – 50 years old 51 – 60 years old 61 – 70 years old Total Frequency Percentage (%) 22 50.0 14 31.8 7 15.9 1 2.3 44 100.0 Table 4.1 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents in terms of age. It can be gleaned from the table that, out of 44 respondents considered in the study, 22 or 50.0% are 31 – 40 years old, 14 or 31.8% are 41 – 50 years old, 7 or 15.9% are 51 – 60 years old, and 1 or 2.3% are 61 – 70 years old. Based on the report of Statista (2021), young male workers made up around 39 percent of the workforce, while young female workers made up about 43.6 48 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City percent. The population of young people aged 15 to 34 was the largest. Saudi Arabia will have the highest rate of all age groups in 2020. Table 4.2 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Sex Sex Male Female Total Frequency 43 1 44 Percentage (%) 97.7 2.3 100.0 Table 4.2 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents in terms of sex. It can be gleaned from the table that, out of 44 respondents considered in the study, 43 or 97.7% are male, and 1 or 2.3% is female. A country's labor force is its backbone, and males have dominated this sector in Saudi Arabia for decades. This year's total labor force is 15.9 million individuals. Females make up 20% of the population. Although it may appear insignificant, today's women's participation is significantly more than in the past. Females made up only 14.8 percent of the workforce in 2017. Since then, the number of females has been steadily increasing. The government's reform measures have contributed to this beneficial change. (Saudi Arabia (KSA) Population Statistics [2022 Updated] | GMI, 2022). 49 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.3 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Civil Status Civil Status Single Married Total Frequency 1 43 44 Percentage (%) 2.3 97.7 100.0 Table 4.3 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents in terms of civil status. It can be gleaned from the table that, out of 44 respondents considered in the study, 43 or 97.7% are married, and 1 or 2.3% is single. In 2019, 50.4 percent of Saudi Arabia's youth male population aged 15 to 24 had never married, compared to 25.2 percent of those aged 25 to 34. In Saudi Arabia in 2020, the young population between the ages of 15 and 34 was the largest of all age groups. As reported in General Authority for Statistics Saudi Arabia (2020), in 2020, the general marriage rate (the number of marriages per 1,000 of the total population aged 15 and up) was 5.67, up 6.2 percent from 2019. The overall marriage rate in Saudi Arabia reached 9.60 per 1000 Saudis (15 years and older) in 2019, up 10.6 percent from the previous year. 50 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.4 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Status of Employment Status of Employment Permanent/Regular Total Frequency 44 44 Percentage (%) 100.0 100.0 Table 4.4 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents in terms of employment status. It can be gleaned from the table that, out of 44 respondents considered in the study, 44 or 100% are permanent/ regular employees. According to Article 53 and 54 of the Saudi Arabia’s Labor Law probationary period, if provided in the employment contract, is usually not exceeding 90 days. It may, however, be extended up to 180 days with the written agreement of the parties (Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2019). 51 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.5 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Number of Years in Service Number of Years in Service 0 – 5 years 6 – 10 years 11 – 15 years 16 – 20 years 21 – 25 years 26 – 30 years Total Frequency 14 9 15 3 2 1 44 Percentage (%) 31.8 20.5 34.1 6.8 4.5 2.3 100.0 Table 4.5 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents in terms of number of years in service. It can be gleaned from the table that, out of 44 respondents considered in the study, 14 or 31.8% have served 0-5 years, 9 or 20.5% of the employees have 6-10 year- experience in the company, 15 or 34.1% have been in the company’s service for 11-15 years, 3 or 6.8% out of 44 respondents have been serving the company for 16-20 years, 2 or 4.5% have provided their service to the company for 21-25 years, and 1 or 2.3% has been in the company for 26-30 years. Saudi A fixed-term contract must be terminated after its term expires, and the sponsor must repatriate the worker, according to Saudi Labor legislation. If both parties continue to carry out the contract, it will be presumed renewed indefinitely, with the exception that in the case of a nonSaudi contract with no defined expiration, the duration of the work permit will be 52 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City equal to the duration of the contract-indefinite contract (Global Legal Group, 2022). Table 4.6 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents in terms of Job Designation Job Designation General Manager Managerial Others Total Frequency 1 1 42 44 Percentage (%) 2.3 2.3 95.5 100.0 Table 4.6 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents in terms of number of job designation. It can be gleaned from the table that, out of 44 respondents considered in the study, 1 or 2.3% was designated as General Manager, 1 or 2.3% has a Managerial position, and 42 or 95.5% have other job designation as Administrators, and Staff Members. That was the situation according to Business Culture in Saudi Arabia: A Guide for Expats | Expatica (2022), because Saudi Arabian society and businesses are hierarchical. Most firms have inflexible top-down structures, with only a few senior managers having decision-making authority. If it's a family business, this could just be the patriarch. Junior employees are supposed to be loyal to management and are not expected (or empowered) to criticize choices or strategies openly. Some prefer subordination to proactivity (by default or design), 53 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City however in Saudi culture, your name and contacts will determine how far up the food chain you can go. Respondents’ perception in the design and future implementation of Human Resource Information System This section provides data on the respondents’ perceptions on the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System in terms of record-keeping, retrieval of data, monitoring of records, and HR process Table 4.7 Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Recruiting And Applicant Tracking Functions Recruiting and Applicant Tracking Mean Rank The HRIS is user-friendly in terms of applicant recruiting and tracking. The HRIS reduces time in recruiting and tracking applicants. The HRIS improve the quality of the recruiting and tracking eligible applicants. The HRIS organize the whole recruitment process in a well-defined and manageable manner. Grand Mean: 3.18 4 Verbal Interpretation Neutral 3.20 3 Neutral 3.43 1 Neutral 3.38 2 Neutral 3.30 Neutral Legend: “Strongly Disagree (1.00 – 1.50)”, “Disagree (1.51 – 2.50)”, “Neutral (2.51 – 3.50)”, “Agree (3.51 – 4.50)”, “Strongly Agree (4.51 – 5.00)” 54 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.7 shows the respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of recruiting and applicant tracking functions. It reveals that respondents are neutral that the HRIS is user-friendly in terms of applicant recruiting and tracking (mean = 3.18), that the HRIS reduces time in recruiting and tracking applicants (mean = 3.20), that the HRIS improve the quality of the recruiting and tracking eligible applicants (mean = 3.43), and that the HRIS organize the whole recruitment process in a well-defined and manageable manner (mean = 3.38). Overall results show that respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of human resource information system in terms of recruiting and applicant tracking function is neutral (grand mean = 3.30). HRIS data is expected to help functional managers achieve their goals and objectives. They expect the system to deliver data for performance management, team and project management, resume processing, recruitment and retention, training and skills testing, and management development (Silva, 2017). 55 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.8 Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Payroll and Benefits Functions Payroll and Benefits Mean Rank Verbal Interpretation The HRIS is user-friendly in terms of 3.18 4 Neutral managing the payroll and benefits. The HRIS help with Payroll System 3.20 3 Neutral Compliance. The HRIS improves communication 3.43 1 Neutral and teamwork. The data in the HRIS is up-to-date. 3.38 2 Neutral Grand Mean: 3.30 Neutral Legend: “Strongly Disagree (1.00 – 1.50)”, “Disagree (1.51 – 2.50)”, “Neutral (2.51 – 3.50)”, “Agree (3.51 – 4.50)”, “Strongly Agree (4.51 – 5.00)” Table 4.8 shows the respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of payroll and benefits functions. It reveals that respondents are neutral that the HRIS is userfriendly in terms of managing the payroll and benefits (mean = 3.18), that the HRIS help with Payroll System Compliance (mean = 3.20), that the HRIS improves communication and teamwork (mean = 3.43), and that the data in the HRIS is up-to-date (mean = 3.38). Overall results show that respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of payroll and benefits functions is neutral (grand mean = 3.30). 56 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Employees would like to use HRIS to make their job obligations, such as payroll and benefits, easier. Salary history, paychecks, raises, bonuses, tax information, and other financial and compensation tasks are all part of this HRIS component. HRIS will work with other financial software and accounting systems in the company. Such demanding duties necessitate the use of complex processes; however, the usage of HRIS will undoubtedly make the job easier (Florentine, 2020). On the other hand, the use of HRIS could also pose some difficulties in terms of payroll and benefits functions. In an article Advantages and Disadvantages of HRIS in Human Resource Management (2017), employees may feel burdened during the early installation of HRIS because it requires specialist expertise to update the system, which may extend certain issues. Human errors during data input, malfunctions or weak applications to support your human resource demands, and data entry errors will all result from a lack of training in using the HRIS. 57 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.9 Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Training and Development Functions Training and Development Mean Rank Verbal Interpretation The HRIS is user-friendly in terms of 3.31 2 Neutral employee training and continuous development. The HRIS improves the quality of 3.40 1 Neutral trainings and continuous development processes. The HRIS reduces cost employee 3.27 3 Neutral training and continuous development. Grand Mean: 3.33 Neutral Legend: “Strongly Disagree (1.00 – 1.50)”, “Disagree (1.51 – 2.50)”, “Neutral (2.51 – 3.50)”, “Agree (3.51 – 4.50)”, “Strongly Agree (4.51 – 5.00)” Table 4.9 shows the respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of training and development functions. It reveals that respondents are neutral that the HRIS is user-friendly in terms of employee training and continuous development (mean = 3.31), that the HRIS improves the quality of trainings and continuous development processes (mean = 3.40), that the HRIS reduces cost employee training and continuous development (mean = 3.27). Overall results show that respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of training and development functions is neutral (grand mean = 3.33). 58 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City This HRIS function enables firms to centrally record training, learning, and staff development programs that can be tracked as people go through the company. Senior management can run reports to evaluate what jobs employees are filling and how their performance affects success planning, as well as uncover highpotential talent. It can also be used to identify underachievers, such as who has been demoted, suspended, or placed on a personal improvement plan, even after those employees have left. It's simple for the HR department to report on an individual's suitability for hire or rehire when another employer wants a reference for one of your former employees. This is especially important in a corporation that requires certificates and licenses (Florentine, 2020). However, HR teams will not be able to choose a specialized solution for pain points or use cases because an HRIS combines numerous HR operations and information systems into one solution (Chang, 2021). 59 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.10 Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Employee Interface Functions Employee Interface Mean Rank Verbal Interpretation The HRIS is user-friendly in terms of 3.27 3 Neutral employee interface. The HRIS' records are breach-free. 3.18 4 Neutral The HRIS integrates with other HR 3.43 1 Neutral functions. The HRIS has features for 3.38 2 Neutral managing contractors, freelancers, consultants and anyone else not a full-time employee. Grand Mean: 3.31 Neutral Legend: “Strongly Disagree (1.00 – 1.50)”, “Disagree (1.51 – 2.50)”, “Neutral (2.51 – 3.50)”, “Agree (3.51 – 4.50)”, “Strongly Agree (4.51 – 5.00)” Table 4.10 shows the respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of employee interface functions. It reveals that respondents are neutral that the HRIS is userfriendly in terms of employee interface (mean = 3.27), that the HRIS' records are breach-free (mean = 3.18), that the HRIS integrates with other HR functions (mean = 3.43), and that the HRIS has features for managing contractors, freelancers, consultants and anyone else not a full-time employee (mean = 3.38). Overall results show that respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of employee interface functions is neutral (grand mean = 3.31). 60 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City In an article from Matchr (2021), employee interface refers to how an employee interacts with an HRIS or other computer system. The interface is what can be seen and utilized to conduct various tasks after logging into a system. Icons, program, drop-down menus, and a variety of other alternatives can be used as controls. A familiar format interface always wins out over a sophisticated interface. Choosing an interface that follows the standard Windows format ensures that employees will be comfortable with the setup. Even if other alternatives appear to be more "state of the art," users may be less comfortable experimenting and playing with the system's various options if they are unfamiliar with their appearance. HRIS solutions that can be modified and adapted to management or human resource preferences will save a lot of time and effort. If elements like dashboards and reporting can be changed, the system can be tweaked to function better for the firm. After the system goes live, this can make it much easy to fix anything that user’s dislike about it. 61 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.11 Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Efficacy Benefits Efficacy Mean Verbal Interpretation Rank The HRIS increase productivity through: Task delegation 3.36 Neutral 3 Reducing employee distractions 3.27 Neutral Providing necessary tools 3.40 Neutral 2 Reducing manual data entry 3.38 Neutral 1 between systems Automated workflows and tasks 3.22 Neutral 5 Employee self-service 3.36 Neutral 4 Grand Mean: 3.33 Neutral Legend: “Strongly Disagree (1.00 – 1.50)”, “Disagree (1.51 – 2.50)”, “Neutral (2.51 – 3.50)”, “Agree (3.51 – 4.50)”, “Strongly Agree (4.51 – 5.00)” Table 4.11 shows the respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of efficacy benefits. It reveals that respondents are neutral that the HRIS increase productivity through task delegation (mean = 3.36), that the HRIS increase productivity through reducing employee distractions (mean = 3.27), that the HRIS that the HRIS increase productivity through providing necessary tools (mean = 3.40), that the HRIS increase productivity through reducing manual data entry between systems (mean = 3.38), that the HRIS increase productivity through automated workflows and tasks (mean = 3.22), and that the HRIS increase productivity through Employee self-service (mean = 3.36). Overall results show 62 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City that respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of efficacy benefits is neutral (grand mean = 3.33). HRIS adoption entails more than just introducing a new technology into the workplace. Organizations who can effectively manage the people, process, and technology involved in HRIS implementation should find that the new HRIS can effectively achieve their goals in terms of budget, functionality, and usability. HRIS minimizes reliance on hard copy forms of data and information connected to personnel details, as well as saving time and resources through the use of online applications/forms with a user-friendly interface. This increases the HR department's overall efficiency, allowing HR professionals to focus more on strategic decision-making and HR development (Juneja, n.d.) 63 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.12 Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Cost Savings Benefits Cost Savings HRIS saves company costs by reducing the need for certain materials. HRIS saves company costs in reducing staffing needs. Using an HRIS system for automated timekeeping can cut down administrative expenses significantly. Mean 3.29 Rank 3 Verbal Interpretation Neutral 3.31 2 Neutral 3.36 1 Neutral HRIS eradicate errors’ cost 3.29 4 Neutral Grand Mean: 3.31 Neutral Legend: “Strongly Disagree (1.00 – 1.50)”, “Disagree (1.51 – 2.50)”, “Neutral (2.51 – 3.50)”, “Agree (3.51 – 4.50)”, “Strongly Agree (4.51 – 5.00)” Table 4.12 shows the respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of cost savings benefits. It reveals that respondents are neutral that the HRIS saves company costs by reducing the need for certain materials (mean = 3.29), that the HRIS saves company costs in reducing staffing needs (mean = 3.31), that using an HRIS system for automated timekeeping can cut down administrative expenses significantly (mean = 3.36), and that the HRIS eradicate errors’ cost (mean = 3.29). Overall results show that respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of cost savings benefits is neutral (grand mean = 3.31). 64 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City HRIS systems can be costly and difficult to set up and maintain. Installation costs, educating HR staff on how to use it, and additional advising on various topics can add up quickly for a small or medium-sized business. Despite the potential long-term benefits, maintaining an HRIS as a short-term investment might be difficult (INDEED, 2022). According to an article, Advantages or Benefits of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), (2021), A well-designed HRIS, on the other hand, provides benefits such as lower data storage costs, faster data extraction and processing, reduced duplication of effort, resulting in lower costs, access to accurate and up-to-date human resources data, better analysis leading to more effective decision-making, more meaningful career planning and advice at all levels, improved report quality, and a better ability to react to environmental changes. 65 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.13 Respondent’s Assessment on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System in terms of Data Security Benefits Data Security Mean Verbal Interpretation Rank HRIS helps secure employee data and keep information private by: Only authorized individuals can access 3.20 Neutral 4 the information Computers and files are protected by 3.25 Neutral 3 unique passwords Keeping the system up-to-date 3.38 Neutral 2 Providing back-up copies of the data files 3.43 Neutral 1 Grand Mean: 3.31 Neutral Legend: “Strongly Disagree (1.00 – 1.50)”, “Disagree (1.51 – 2.50)”, “Neutral (2.51 – 3.50)”, “Agree (3.51 – 4.50)”, “Strongly Agree (4.51 – 5.00)” Table 4.13 shows the respondent’s assessment on the design and future implementation of the human resource information system in terms of data security benefits. It reveals that respondents are neutral that the HRIS helps secure employee data and keep information private by only authorized individuals can access the information (mean = 3.20), that the HRIS helps secure employee data and keep information private by computers and files are protected by unique passwords (mean = 3.25), that using an HRIS helps secure employee data and keep information private by keeping the system up-to-date (mean = 3.38), and that the HRIS helps secure employee data and keep information private by providing back-up copies of the data files (mean = 3.43). Overall results show that respondent’s assessment on the design and future 66 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City implementation of human resource information systems in terms of cost data security benefits is neutral (grand mean = 3.31). HR information is usually private and sensitive. As a result, a major concern with HRIS is the possibility for both authorized and unauthorized staff to invade (and abuse) employee privacy. It's critical to properly investigate problems like user access, data accuracy, data disclosure, employee inspection rights, and security to ensure employee and management confidence in an HRIS. Failure to do so could result in major ethical, legal, and employee relations issues, jeopardizing the system's credibility (MBA Knowledge Base, 2010). In a research from Caterinicchia (2018), Such security breaches might be quite costly. In the Internet Age, one unprotected computer or one improperly deleted hard drive can give thieves access to thousands of employee information, which they can use to apply for credit cards, spend money they don't have, and wreak havoc on the lives of people whose only fault was trusting their company. Respondents’ likeness to be introduced in the implementation of the Human Resource Information System This section provides data on the respondents’ preference on their introduction to HRIS Implementation. 67 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Table 4.14 Respondents’ likeness to be introduced in the implementation of the Human Resource Information System Implementation Mean Rank Verbal Interpretation Online training 2.93 6 Neutral Face-to-face training 3.40 2 Neutral On-the-job training 3.43 1 Neutral Buddy technique 3.31 3 Neutral Mentoring 3.22 4 Neutral Coaching 3.13 5 Neutral Audio- video presentation 2.75 8 Neutral Brochures 2.68 9 Neutral Pamphlets 2.77 7 Neutral Grand Mean: 3.07 Neutral Legend: “Lowest (1.00 – 1.50)”, “Low (1.51 – 2.50)”, “Neutral (2.51 – 3.50)”, “High (3.51 – 4.50)”, “Highest (4.51 – 5.00)” Table 4.14 shows the respondent’s assessment on the Human Resource Information System's introduction to implementation. It reveals that respondents are neutral that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through online training (mean = 2.93), that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through face-toface training (mean = 3.40), that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through on-the-job training (mean = 3.43), that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through buddy technique (mean = 3.31), that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through mentoring (mean = 3.22), that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through coaching (mean = 3.13), that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through audio-video presentation (mean = 2.75), that they 68 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City be introduced HRIS’ implementation through brochures (mean = 2.68), and that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through pamphlets (mean = 2.77) . Overall results show that the respondent’s assessment on the Human Resource Information System's introduction to implementation is neutral (grand mean = 3.07). Although on-the-job training isn't always required, according to Valamis (2021), it can enhance productivity and efficiency in certain industries. It can also benefit the company as a whole, with fewer training costs and more productive and motivated employees. It's usually used to learn how to use specific tools or equipment in a live-work practice, simulated, or training setting. Rather than hearing seminars or obtaining worksheets, employees learn about the job by doing it. This training takes place at work, under the supervision of a supervisor, manager, or other experienced personnel. Based on an article from Matchr (2021), employees and supervisors can take a break from their desks and focus on learning about the new system in a classroom or face-to-face setting. Getting employees away from their normal work distractions can help them learn faster and more efficiently. It may also make employees more comfortable asking questions as they learn about the system from their colleagues. Unfortunately, for very large organizations or 69 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City corporations where employees are rarely present in the same area at the same time, classroom-style HRIS training may not be feasible. For many areas, including HRIS training, online training is becoming increasingly popular. Employees can access online training at their leisure from whichever place suits them best. It also allows employees direct control over how the technology is used, making it more effective and cost-effective. If staff have minimal expertise with HRIS systems, however, the lack of direct supervision and assistance might make the training process difficult (Matchr, 2021b). 70 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Chapter 5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS This section presents the summary of findings, conclusions and recommendations of the study based on findings from the study in comparison to what other scholars have said as noted under literature review. This study was conducted to analyze the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System for National Contracting Company Limited in Saudi Arabia. A well-thought and structured survey questionnaire was given to the 44 respondents; in which they were encouraged to answer the questionnaire with all honesty. The respondents were from various departments in NCC’s main office. The researcher utilized the latest research in Human Resources Management and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Through related work studies, the researcher highlighted the most important expected evolution experienced by these systems. Summary of Findings This study attempted to describe the demographic profile of the employees at NCC, and the employees’ assessment on the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System. On the basis of the data gathered in relation to the statement of the problem, these are the significant findings: 71 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 1. The respondents' profile consisted of 31 – 40 years old. It is also mainly composed of married men who worked 11-15 years for the company. All employees have permanent jobs and hold regular positions. 2. Employees at NNC have neutral opinion on the HRIS as user-friendly in terms of applicant recruiting and tracking. Employees are also neutral that the HRIS reduces time in recruiting and tracking applicants and improves the quality of the recruiting and tracking eligible applicants. Employees have also a neutral response that HRIS organizes the whole recruitment process in a well-defined and manageable manner. 3. NCC employees are neutral that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through online training, face-to-face training, and on-the-job training Employees are also neutral that they be introduced HRIS’ implementation through buddy technique, mentoring and coaching. Employees also have neutral assessment on their introduction to HRIS through audio-video presentation, brochures, and pamphlets. Conclusions Based on the results the following conclusions were drawn: 1. NCC’s workforce is relatively young, as most of the employees were below the age of 50. NCC is also a male- dominated company, with most of them are married and have 0-15 years of work experience within the company. Most of 72 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City the respondents are in the finance, marketing, and operations departments. These socioeconomic factors possibly will have an impact on the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System, these could be facilitating factors on the future implementation of the system or could pose as barriers to the introduction and implementation of the system. 2. NCC employees are neither agreeing or disagreeing on the benefits of the Human Resource Information System. All of the respondents’ assessments on the design and implementation of the Human Resource Information System are neutral. One explanation to these results relies on the employee demographics. Though most of the employees were born and raised in a digitalized generation, most of the employees do not always use the HRIS in their respective work roles; that in case of future implementation, the usage of the Human Resource Information System will be moderate. 3. The researcher found that face-to-face and on-the-job training are the top preference on introducing the Human Resource Information Systems to the company. Buddy technique, mentoring, and coaching are also preferred by most of the respondents. While the digital age allows for many things to be done virtually, physical interaction is still one of the most effective ways to learn. One of the main reasons face-to-face and on-the-job training remain popular is the ability to communicate and develop working relationships through personal 73 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City interaction. The depth of information and experience that the trainer imparts to the employees will benefit them (Dimensions, 2018). Recommendations Based on the findings and discussions, the researcher offers the following recommendations: 1. The Management of National Contracting Company should consider the age and the level of readiness of their employees for the implementation of the Human Resource Information System as they are neither agreeing or disagreeing on the benefits of the said system. Most of the respondents are in the finance, marketing, and operations departments. These socioeconomic factors possibly will have an impact on the design and future implementation of the Human Resource Information System, these could be facilitating factors on the future implementation of the system or could pose as barriers to the introduction and implementation of the system. 2. 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Requirements for a HR System. Small Business - Chron.Com. https://smallbusiness.chron.com/requirements-hr- system-79139.html 87 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City APPENDICES 88 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City APPENDIX A Research Questionnaire Dear Respondents, I humbly seek your ample time to be my respondents on my study entitled Analysis on the Design and Future Implementation of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) for National Contracting Company Limited (NCC). This study aims to examine the NCC employee's assessment on the design and future implementation of HRIS. Your utmost consideration is highly appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation. The Researcher Rellon, Alfie Questionnaire Part 1. Demographics Instructions: Put a check (✔) on the appropriate box that corresponds to your answer. Respondents Name (optional): Age: 20- 30 41-50 61-70 Civil Status Sex: 31- 40 51-60 Male Female Status of employment 89 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Single Married Contractual Widow/er Separated Probationary Permanent/ Regular Number of years in service 0-5 16-20 6-10 21-25 Job Designation 11-15 General manager Managerial 26-30 Administrator Staff Others: Specify__________ Part 2. Design of Human Resource Information System Instructions: Put a check (✔) on the appropriate box that corresponds to your answer. Please rate in all honesty for it would help in improving the study. Strongly Disagree Disagree Functions: Recruiting and applicant tracking The HRIS is user-friendly in terms of applicant recruiting and tracking. The HRIS reduces time in recruiting and tracking applicants. The HRIS improve the quality of the recruiting and tracking eligible 90 Neutral Agree Strongly Agree AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City applicants. The HRIS organize the whole recruitment process in a well-defined and manageable manner. Payroll and Benefits The HRIS is user-friendly in terms of managing the payroll and benefits. The HRIS help with Payroll System Compliance. The HRIS improves communication and teamwork. The data in the HRIS is up-to-date. Training and Development The HRIS is user-friendly in terms of employee training and continuous development. The HRIS improves the quality of trainings and continuous development processes. . The HRIS reduces cost employee training and continuous development. Employee Interface The HRIS is user-friendly in terms of employee interface. The HRIS' records are breach-free. The HRIS integrates with 91 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City other HR functions. The HRIS has features for managing contractors, freelancers, consultants and anyone else not a full-time employee. Benefits: Efficacy The HRIS increase productivity through: ● Task delegation ● R educing employee distractions ● Providing necessary tools Reducing manual ● data entry between systems Automated ● workflows and tasks Employee self● service Cost Savings HRIS saves company costs by reducing the need for certain materials HRIS saves company costs in reducing staffing needs Using an HRIS system for automated timekeeping can cut down administrative expenses significantly 92 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City HRIS eradicate errors’ cost Data Security HRIS helps secure employee data and keep information private by: ● Only authorized individuals can access the information ● Computers and files are protected by unique passwords ● Keeping the system up-to-date ● Providing back-up copies of the data files Part 3. Human Resource Information System's Introduction to Implementation Instructions: Rate the following training, seminar and information dissemination tools. (5 being the highest while 1 being the lowest rating). Please rate in all honesty for it would help in improving the study. ● Online training _________ ● Face-to-face training _________ ● On-the-job training _________ ● Buddy technique _________ ● Mentoring _________ 93 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City ● Coaching ● Audio- video presentation _________ ● Brochures _________ ● Pamphlets _________ _________ 94 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City APPENDIX B Statistician Certificate CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the undergraduate thesis entitled “ANALYSIS ON THE DESIGN AND FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR NATIONAL OF HUMAN CONTRACTING RESOURCE COMPANY LIMITED IN SAUDI ARABIA”, submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management, embodies the result of a bona fide research work carried out by Alfie G. Rellon. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the computation of data used as a tool in presentation, analysis and interpretation of data in the undergraduate thesis has been duly validated under my guidance and supervision. Mr. Israel G. Ortega Statistician Mr. Israel G. Ortega Statistician 95 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City APPENDIX C Grammarian Certificate CERTIFICATION This is to certify that this research study entitled “ANALYSIS ON THE DESIGN AND FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR NATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED IN SAUDI ARABIA ” prepared and submitted by Mr. ALFIE G. RELLON under Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management Information System of the AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy, Quezon City had been checked and edited by the undersigned. Certified by: MS. IANTHEE JANE V. RAMOS Grammarian HR Staff- Compensation and Benefits Econergy Corporation iam.ianthee@gmail.com 09105134327 JUNE 13, 2022 Date 96 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City APPENDIX D Certificate of Originality: Plagiarism Checker 97 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 98 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 99 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 100 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 101 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 102 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 103 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City 104 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT Alfie Garingo Rellon is a 40-year-old Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Student Majoring in Management Information System (BSBA – MIS) at the AMA University Online Education. He is the youngest among three (3) children of Mr. Alberto G. Rellon and Mrs. Precila Garingo, nurtured in Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte. Alfie is currently pursuing his dreams of finishing his studies for an improved future in the professional world. Mr. Rellon currently resides in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, which is almost five (5) thousand miles away from his family in Dipolog City. This family man is happily married to Emma Rellon and blessed with a healthy and intelligent daughter named Akisha Ericka. He can be described as a person with a “Type A” personality who has relaxed, chill, very likely to go with the flow, light hearted and accepting, well adjusted, incredibly happy, loving, compassionate, friendly, charming, warm, and easy to get along with almost everyone. He is fond of making jokes to his Nepali and Indian colleague at work, even to his Saudi Manager. One of the bonding moments he and his wife enjoys whenever he goes home in the Philippines for a vacation is working out or physical fitness and attending mass together with his whole family. He was a former Gas Sales Attendant at Abu Dhabi National Oil (ADNOC) Company from February 2003 to September 2006. He then joined Readiness Management Support Company in Iraq for better opportunity as Human Resource and Admin Assistant in a hostile environment (US Military Camp Base) from October 2006 to April 2012. Then moved to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Administrative Assistant in a Korean SK 105 AMA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Accountancy Project 8, Quezon City Engineering Company from October 2012 to April 2015. And now he is associated with National Contracting Company (NCC) as Human Resource and Recruitment Officer from November 2015 up until the present. 106