As you can see, creation of this "set of practices" would be impossible without the use of technology. We utilize technologies in the form of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to help us analyze individual applicants for employment, to maintain information on compensation packages, performance management, training, and retention; and to systematically capture knowledge from the people resources within our companies. You will be part of the generation of leaders that has to incorporate these technologies so that your organization can improve effectiveness and efficiency. The 21st-century organization cannot be successful in managing these items without significant use of technological