Problems and prospects in teaching multidisciplinary courses: a case study of human resource information systems. (2nd October 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thite, Mohan; Kerr, Don; Sandhu, Kuldeep
• Is Part Of: International journal of information and operations management education. Volume 2:Number 2(2007)
• Page Start: 183
• Page End: 193
• Publication Date: 2007-10-02
• Subjects: cross-disciplinary courses -- human resource information systems -- human resource management -- HRM -- information systems education -- multidisciplinary courses -- case study -- human resources; Continuing education -- Periodicals; Information organization -- Periodicals; Operations research -- Periodicals; Education -- Research -- Periodicals; 025.00711
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-2303

Abstract

This paper identifies and explores the issues, challenges and strategies in the design, development and administration of a suitable Human Resource Information System (HRIS) curriculum. Many academics have limited experience in teaching cross-disciplinary subjects and are further constrained by the cost and technical difficulties in deploying relevant software packages for hands-on experience by students. Another challenge is the variation in students' abilities when undertaking such a course with classes typically having a mix of information systems and human resource students. The paper uses a case study approach to analyse key issues and explore possible strategies for improvement.