Use of Technology as a Key Enabler to Manage the Human Resource

Technology could be considered as a key enabler for the development of the modern business world where there are many uses and applications which have been planned, executed with the use of the technology. It is identified that the technology could be consider as a major enabler for the human resource management and related developments.(Adewoye & Obasan, 2012)

When it comes to the operations related to the human resource management function of an organization, there are several activities which have become more common and activated through the technology solutions including the attendance management, master file maintenance and payroll processing etc(Ichniowski, et al., 1995). It is identified that there is a major enablement for the human resource management with the use of the information technology and information system solutions. They were able to reduce the level of human errors, higher efficiency and effectiveness and the better acceptance and recognition from the employees. Hence, it is identified that the people management could be create better advantages when it comes to the technology as an enabler for the human resource management process.(Parry, 2009)

In addition to the above, it is identified that the human resource development is a function which is fundamentally focused over the development of the skills and capabilities of the people with the aim of the sustainability development of the operations of the business organization while creating a better growth aspect for the employees. However, in the modern business environment and the globalized business functions, the technology has considered as one of key enabler to manage the overall training and development function.(Obeidat, 2012) The distance learning facilities, health and safety concerns are critically evaluated and supported through the technology usage. In this case, it is understood that the multinational organizations are heavily invested over the development of the e-leaning programs in order to support the training and development of the people while creating a higher level of effectiveness and return of investment over the human resource management function. With the facilities such as the video conferencing, virtual class rooms and many other facilities have been developed which drives the development of the skills and capabilities of the people in a more productive manner.(Huselid, et al., 1997)

Accordingly, it is understood that the people management has been improved with the use of technology in a more productive manner. Furthermore, it is understood that the business organizations could support the overall strategy development and the engagement of the people through the technology in a more effective and efficient manner.

References

Adewoye, J. O. & Obasan, K. A., 2012. The Impact of Information Technology (IT) on Human Resource Management (HRM): Empirical evidence from Nigeria Banking Sector. Case Study of Selected Banks from Lagos State and Oyo State in South-West Nigeria. European Journal of Business and Management, , 4(6), pp. 28-37.

Huselid, M. A., Jackson, S. E. & Schuler, R. S., 1997. Technical and Strategic Human Resources Management Effectiveness as Determinants of Firm Performance. Academy of Management Journal, , 40(1), pp. 171-188.

Ichniowski, C., Shaw, K. L. & Prennushi, G., 1995. The Effects of Human Resource Management Practices on Productivity. National Bureau of Economic Research, , (), p. .

Obeidat, B. Y., 2012. The Relationship between Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Functions and Human Resource Management (HRM) Functionalities. Journal of Management and Research, , 4(4), pp. 192-211.

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