How the Data in Human Resource Information Systems Can Be Used to Help Organizations Gain Competitive Advantage

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Predicting Potential For Promotion: How The Data In Human Resource Information Systems Can Be Used To Help Organizations Gain Competitive Advantage
Gary S. Fields
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Predicting Potential for Promotion:

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Predicting Potential For Promotion: How The Data In Human Resource Information Systems Can Be Used To Help Organizations Gain Competitive Advantage

Gary S. Fields Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations 250 Ives Hall Ithaca, NY 14853-3901 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

July 2002

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrs This paper has not undergone formal review or approval of the faculty of the ILR School. It is intended to make results of Center research available to others interested in preliminary form to encourage discussion and suggestions.

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Predicting Potential for Promotion: Abstract

CAHRS WP02-14

This paper utilizes the data contained in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) of a company, called here “Engineering Solutions,” and analyzes the drivers of potential for promotion among a sample of engineers. The methods used consist of basic statistical procedures, multiple regressions, ordered logits, and decompositions. The results show which variables are the main drivers of potential for promotion in this organization, which are minor drivers, and which do not matter at all.

Statement of Confidentiality: This manuscript is unpublished copyrighted work. It is for research purposes only and cannot be used for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the author, Gary S. Fields.  Gary S. Fields, 2002

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