AS 5329 pdf download – Workforce data quality

AS 5329 pdf download – Workforce data quality
1.1 Scope
This document specifies a basis for organisational improvement in the quality of workforce dataavailable for analysis and, decision-making.
Workforce data quality, for the purpose of this document, is the process of —(a
workforce data determination;
(b) data capture;
(C) data maintenance; and
(d) data review processes.
This document does not cover the analysis of data and reporting structure or the definition of anymetric other than quality of human resources (HR) data.
1.2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
NOTE Documents referenced for informative purposes are listed in the Bibliography.1.3Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.1.3.1
accuracy
the degree to which data reflects the parameters being measured including consideration for thepurpose and use of data
1.3.2
completeness
relevant data recorded at level of granularity required1.3.3
consistency
capture of data over length of time in the same format, coding and naming conventions and used inthe same way
1.3.4
data
reinterpretable representation of information in a formalized manner suitable for communication,interpretation, or processing
[SOURCE: ISO 10303-1:1994,3.2.15]1.3.5
data set
logically meaningful grouping of data
Note 1 to entry: An example of a data set is electronic data interchange〔EDI).
1.3.6
data quality
degree to which a set of inherent characteristics of data fulfils requirements
1.3.7
data quality management
coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to data quality
1.3.8
information
knowledge concerning objects, such as facts, events, things, processes, or ideas, including concepts, that within a certain context has a particular meaning
1.3.9
may
indicates the existence of an option
1.3.10
measure
ascertain or determine the magnitude or quantity of something
1.3.11
measurement
result of measuring something
1.3.12
objective evidence
data supporting the existence or verity of something
Note 1 to entry: This can be determined through observing, measuring, testing or other means.
1.3.13
process
set of interrelated or interacting activities that use inputs to deliver an intended result
1.3.14
quality
degree to which a set of inherent characteristics of an object fulfils requirements
Note 1 to entry: The term “quality” can also be used with adjectives such as poor, good or excellent.
Note 2 to entry: “Inherent”, as opposed to “assigned”, means existing in the object.
1.3.15
relevance
ability to use data to generate meaning, insights and interpretations for specified audience
1.3.16
requirement
need or expectation that is stated, generally implied or obligatory
1.3.17
shall
indicates that a statement is mandatory
1.3.18
should
indicates a recommendation
1.3.19
timeliness
responsiveness in the availability of data, accounting for cyclical impacts
Note 1 to entry: For example, seasonal trends.
1.3.20
validation
confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that the requirements for a specific intended use or application have been fulfilled
1.3.21
verification
confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that specified requirements have been fulfilled
1.3.22
workforce
anyone engaged in providing labour or service that contributes to organisational outcomes
Note 1 to entry: This includes direct employees (on payroll), agency staff, contractors, consultants and volunteers.
1.3.23
workforce data
information represented in a formal manner relating to labour or service that contributes to organisational outcomes
1.3.24
workforce data quality
degree to which the inherent characteristics of workforce data fulfils requirements Note 1 to entry: “Inherent” means existing in the object.