Describe the primary advantages of HR portals and shared services centers.
D1
n this discussion forum, you will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of HR portals as well
as shared services.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,
• Read Chapter 7 of the textbook.
In your initial discussion forum post,
• Describe the primary advantages of HR portals and shared services centers.
• Give examples of how HR professionals might use HR portals and shared services
centers to better achieve cost controls and service enhancement.
D2
Companies seek to promote employees that display the proper knowledge and abilities to
function at a higher level. In many cases, the performance appraisal is a major factor in
determining a candidate’s performance history and eligibility for promotion.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,
• Read Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 of the textbook.
In your initial discussion forum post,
• Explain how past performance is a predictor of future performance.
• Describe how an electronic database of performance appraisals improves opportunities
for successful promotion.

