E-HR 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.Design methodology approach - The paper is based on both quantitative and qualitative methodology. A survey and focus groups took place in...

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Published in:Personnel review 2007-01, Vol.36 (2), p.277-294
Main Authors: Panayotopoulou, Leda, Vakola, Maria, Galanaki, Eleanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication
Cost control
Employee benefits
Employees
Enterprise resource planning
Human resource management
Internet
Managers
Performance appraisal
Qualitative research
Recruitment
Strategic management
Studies
Technology adoption
Wages & salaries
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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.Design methodology approach - 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 e-HR use in Greece and the reasons for adoption of e-HR practices focusing on strategy, process and HRM issues. Findings show that e-HR facilitates the transformation of HRM role into a more strategic one. Driving forces and critical success factors of e-HR adoption and implementation are identified and discussed.Research limitations implications - 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 e-HR adoption as well as main problems associated with it.Originality value - Qualitative results provided by the focus groups give an illustrative picture of the companies presented.
ISSN:0048-3486
1758-6933
DOI:10.1108/00483480710726145