If a HRIS affects a large portion of managers' work, what is a likely primary benefit to communicate to leadership?

• A. Increased work productivity
• B. Higher payroll expenses
• C. More complex IT governance
• D. Longer project timelines

Answer: (A)

When a HRIS touches a large part of how managers work, the main message to leadership should emphasize increased productivity. Automating routine HR tasks and giving managers self-service access streamlines workflows, reduces manual data entry and errors, and cuts the time spent on administrative duties. With less time wasted on paperwork, managers can focus more on strategic activities and faster, more consistent processes shorten cycle times. This translates into more output across the organization without needing extra headcount, and it also improves the quality of decisions thanks to centralized, up-to-date data. Other potential outcomes like higher payroll expenses or more complex governance don’t represent a productivity gain, and longer project timelines would be a drawback rather than a benefit.