The Impact of Human Resource Information Systems on Human Resource Management Practices in the Public Universities in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This paper evaluates the use of human resource information systems (HRIS) by employees working in the human resource management (HRM) departments of the public universities in Saudi Arabia. In view of the weaknesses of other HRIS success models for the particular environment in Saudi Arabia, this study has integrated some essential factors into the DeLone and McLean HRIS success model to develop a new model that provides comprehensive insight into the most important factors affecting the issue of HRIS within the HR Departments of Saudi universities. A quantitative and qualitative analysis were examined. The main findings showed that the use of HRIS was affected by six factors.