EHR adoption and the role of HRM evidence from Greece

Purpose This paper attempts to investigate the transformation in the role of the HR function in Greek firms, as a result of the use of internet and technology. Designmethodologyapproach The paper is based on both quantitative and qualitative methodology. A survey and focus groups took place in order...

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Published in:Personnel review 2007-02, Vol.36 (2), p.277-294
Main Authors: Panayotopoulou, Leda, Vakola, Maria, Galanaki, Eleanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Greece
Human resource management
Internet
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Summary:Purpose This paper attempts to investigate the transformation in the role of the HR function in Greek firms, as a result of the use of internet and technology. Designmethodologyapproach The paper is based on both quantitative and qualitative methodology. A survey and focus groups took place in order to meet research objectives. Findings This paper examines and discusses the development of eHR use in Greece and the reasons for adoption of eHR practices focusing on strategy, process and HRM issues. Findings show that eHR facilitates the transformation of HRM role into a more strategic one. Driving forces and critical success factors of eHR adoption and implementation are identified and discussed. Research limitationsimplications Limits its usefulness to countries that experience a stage of HRM professionalisation and technological development similar to that of Greece. Practical implications Identifies critical success factors in eHR adoption as well as main problems associated with it. Originalityvalue Qualitative results provided by the focus groups give an illustrative picture of the companies presented.
ISSN:0048-3486
DOI:10.1108/00483480710726145