Within the HRPA Human Resources Competency Framework (Functional Domain: Reporting and Financial Management), HR professionals must understand how integrated systems support business operations across departments.
An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a comprehensive, organization-wide platform that integrates core business processes—including finance, logistics, production, accounting, and human resources—into a single centralized system.
Extract:
“ERP systems integrate HR with finance, production, logistics, and accounting, providing enterprise-wide data management and decision support.”
(HRPA Competency Framework – Reporting and Financial Management, CHRP Level, Knowledge Area: HR Information Systems and Data Integration)
Option Analysis:
A: HRIS focuses only on HR data.
B: Correct — ERP integrates multiple business functions.
C: Cloud computing refers to data storage and delivery, not system scope.
D: Enterprise portals provide access to data but not integration across functions.
Therefore, B. Enterprise resource planning system is correct.
Verified Reference Summary:
HRPA Human Resources Competency Framework – Reporting and Financial Management
CHRP Knowledge Exam Blueprint – HR Technology and ERP Systems
HRPA Exam Preparation Guide – Integrated Business and HR Systems