On Globalizing HRIS

In this topic, there are 3 main inputs that will be highlighted; which are strategic needs in selecting models, types of models and critical components in a model.

Firstly, let me introduce the types of models. To understand this chapter, student should be able to understand all the types of models in HRIS. Basically, there are three types of models in HRIS. The models are multinational model, international model and global model. All these three models have their own characteristics.

Multinational model is a HRIS model that is very sensitive to the local and regional differences in managing HRIS. This type of HRIS model is usually being used by a local company in a country.

For the international model, it manages HRIS by transferring and adapting knowledge and expertise to local organizations while continuing to retain influence and control over the local organization. This model is the intermediate between multinational and global model.

The global model of HRIS is a model where it builds its single, standardized and centralized system. This type of model is often called as one size fits all models as it did not satisfy the local needs. This type of model is usually being used by enormous company in the world, which constitute branch in every country over the world.

Recently, changes in business environment forcing the occurrence of another HRIS model – transnational. This is a model which increased its complexity, diversity and volatility in managing HRIS. It also can be said as the combination of all three HRIS models before.

In order to select the most suitable HRIS model for an organization, there are three different strategic needs that should be taken into consideration, which are:

• The need for responsiveness through local differentiation
• The need for efficiency through global integration
• The need for learning through leveraging worldwide innovation and knowledge sharing

Lastly, the three critical components that should be possessed by the models are:

• Global efficiency
• Local flexibility
• Innovation and sharing

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