B203B – Second semester 2016-17

Arab Open University
Faculty of Business Studies
Business Functions in Context II
B203B – Second semester 2016-17
Tutor Marked Assessment
Information Systems for Human Resource Management


Essay Question (1000 words, 100 marks)
There are as many ways to use information technology in business as there are business activities to be pursued. Human Resource management has many activities that are designed to support the strategic goals of the organization. Write an essay to explain in some details, any three of these HRM activities and the role of using information systems within these activities. Support your answers with relevant examples.
General instructions for students:
TMA weight: 20% of total course grade.
Cut-off date: Check LMS
Plagiarism: It’s imperative that you write your answer using your own words. Plagiarism will be penalized depending on its severity and according to AOU plagiarism policy.
Format: you are expected to write your answer in an essay format: introduction, body paragraph(s) and a conclusion. Failing to do so could result in the deduction of up to 4 marks from your total TMA mark.
Word count: your answer is expected to be within the specified word count range. Not adhering to specified word count could result in the deduction of up to 4 marks of your total TMA mark.
Referencing: You are expected to use the Harvard referencing style for in-text referencing and list of reference at the end. Failing to do so could result in the deduction of up to 4 marks of your total TMA mark.
E-library: You are expected to use E-library sources to support your answers. A minimum of 3 sources is required. Failing to do so could result in the deduction of up to 4 marks of your total TMA mark.