Human Resource Information Systems (Hris)–Role and Significance in Today‘s Global Business Competitiveness

Sanjeev Kumar; Dr. K. Mishra

Volume : IV, Issue : XI, November - 2014

Human Resource Information Systems (Hris)–Role and Significance in Today‘s Global Business Competitiveness

Sanjeev Kumar, Dr. K. Mishra

Abstract :

The present paper focuses on the role and significance of HRIS towards global business competitiveness. The paper will also emphasize the need, components, benefits and functions of HRIS. Human resource information system (HRIS) is not new concept but it is convalescing day by day with altering environment. Its foremost role is in human resource planning (HRP) which itself a crucial activity in any global organization. Various authors have advocated that the use of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) should escort to helpful outcomes for the organization. Decreased costs, improved communication, and decreases in time spent on routine activities should create an environment where in the Human Resources (HR) department would play a more strategic role in the organization. Promising hyper&ndash;competitive age in the last few decades has increased the need of information system and technology in human resource management for competitiveness. The insurrection in information technology is completely and rapidly redefining the way things are done in nearly every field of human activity. Human resources and information technology are two essentials that many firms are looking to utilize them as strategic weapons to compete. Human resource technology or human resource information system builds an interface between human resource management and information technology. There has been a considerable increase in the number of organizations gathering, storing and analyzing information regarding their human resources through the use of human resource information system. HRIS has become a vital aspect in making business competitive and effective.