Raidén, A B; Williams, H and Dainty, A (2008) Human resource information systems in construction: A review seven years on. In: Dainty, A (ed.) Proceedings of 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK.
Abstract
Human resource information systems (HRISs) include databases and other computer applications developed to provide specific support for the personnel/ human resource management (HRM) function. Such systems have tremendous potential to make difference to the way the function works, its credibility, its contribution and the way people communicate. Seven years ago, a survey of leading construction firms reported that although the use of computers for human resource information in construction was broadly similar to the national average, the utilisation of the systems was extremely limited, restricted to routine administrative tasks. In order to monitor/ track trends in the use of HRISs in construction the same survey was repeated early summer 2007. The one page self-administered questionnaire form asked about the companies' use of information technology for HRM related functions; which HRIS application, if any, they used; the length of time the system had been in place; the functions for which the HRIS was used; and how satisfied they were with the system. The questionnaire revealed an increase in the main uses of HRISs and levels of satisfaction the respondents recorded. However, the type of system many organisations have in place suggests that efficiency and control are still the central drives for HRIS use. At the same time, many face challenges in the implementation of the systems despite sector expertise on crucial project management.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | human resource management; information technology; management information systems |
| Index terms: | project management, information technology, implementation, information system, summer, questionnaire, management information system, human resource, database, survey, construction firm, face, computer application, human resource management, routine, satisfaction, personnel, efficiency |
| Subjects: | climate science, computing systems, organization, data collection methods, project delivery, contractual arrangements, psychology, project management theory and practice, software systems, performance management, management, information systems, sociology, data management |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Procurement, Research Practice, Project Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Design, Quality Management, Human Resources, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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