THE EFFECTS OF ELECTRONIC HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOMES: A STUDY ON FOREIGN ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN TURKEY

Abstract

In this study, the change experienced in Human Resources Management functions and practices with the influence of technology in time have been investigated. The types of the E-Human Resources Management practices that emerged with the changes in information and communication technologies are explained in terms of their functions in organization, and the effects of the transformation in the functions of Human Resources on organizational outcomes have been examined. The study was planned for the purpose of testing the positive effects that emerge in the field with the Human Resources managers in Foreign Enterprise Insurance Companies in Turkey in a qualitative design. According to the data obtained from the open-ended and detailed interview questions that were asked to the participants, E-HRM decrease the costs spent on HR functions by organizations. Efficient time management and enabling data-banking are some of the motivating factors in this context. In addition to these positive outcomes, they also play roles in the increase of the mutual communication between the employee(s) and the organization. In the light of these data, it is confirmed once more that HRM is an important strategic center in supporting the strategies of the organization.

Keywords

• E-HRM Outcomes,Time management,Cost reduction,data-banking,technostress

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