Making human resources strategic by going to the Net: reality or myth?

Abstract

This paper discusses whether e-HRM makes the HR function more strategic. A model of e-HRM strategy formulation is developed and the efficacy of the HR function becoming more strategic is discussed. Based on this model, a primarily administrative HR function is unlikely to become more strategic with the addition of e-HRM. In contexts where e-HRM goals are likely to be strategic, however, the tendency for HR managers to copy best practices, be overly skeptical or satisfice poses serious challenges. Implications and avenues for future research are discussed.

Keywords:

• e-HRM strategy
• strategic human resource management