Page 51 - DMGT106_MANAGING_HUMAN_ELEMENTS_AT_WORK

Unit 2: e-Human Resource Management

Notes
Like world IT is being applied aggressively in all Pakistani organizations. The most
recent systems like Siebel, Fidelity, SAP, Oracles etc. have become the common use now
in Pakistani companies. Like other functions in HR too the use of IT is very common.
Keeping in view the increasing importance of e-HRM, companies are adopting it all
over the world, so is case in Pakistan. The SBP is established in 1948. Initially all work
was done manually but in 1985 bank management to procure computers to convert its
work on IT solutions. At present the bank has latest IT system and a full fledge IT
directorate. The Human Resource Division at the State Bank manages issues related to
the HR i.e personnel planning, transfer, compensation administration, recruitment and
up to date incorporation of employee record in Oracle database. Following units/areas
of work mainly are included in this division:
(i) Compensation & Benefit Planning Unit is responsible to carry out all activities
related to developing best market strategies regarding compensation and benefits
for our employees.
(ii) Employees Database Unit is responsible for maintaining & updating employee data
and HR Broadcast of various messages/circulars/orders, etc. for prompt communication
to Bank’s employees.
(iii) Service Record & Compliance Unit maintains and updates employees’ personal files,
verify employees’ particulars, and ensure timely confirmation of eligible employees
in the Bank’s service.

(iv) HR Automation Unit focuses on Oracle Human Resource Information System and
to solve the issues in smooth implementation and management of HRIS. HR
Automation unit works for customization of Oracle HRMS with emerging needs of
HR processes.
Questions:

1. What were the employees’ reactions to e-HR?
2. What factors enabling acceptance of e-HR?

Self Assessment
Multiple choice questions:
6. .................... is defined as the degree to which an individual believes that using the
system will help him or her to attain gains in job performance.
(a) Performance expectancy (b) Effort expectancy
(c) Social influence (d) None of these
7. ................... is defined as the degree of ease associated with the use of the system.
(a) Performance expectancy (b) Effort expectancy
(c) Social influence (d) None of these
8. ....................... is defined as the degree to which an individual perceives that important
others believe he or she should use the new system.
(a) Performance expectancy (b) Effort expectancy
(c) Social influence (d) None of these
9. ........................ are defined as the degree to which an Individual believes that an
organizational and technical infrastructure exists to support use of the system.
(a) Performance expectancy (b) Effort expectancy
(c) Social influence (d) Facilitating conditions

LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 45