The Impact of Human Resource Information Systems on Organizational Performance

Abstract

The present study investigates the effect of human resource information system (HRIS) on organizational performance. The main objective of the study was to examine certain information systems from each of the main HRIS categories. These categories are strategic, which includes information systems supporting workforce planning; operational, which contains performance management information systems; and tactical, including employee training and development systems. A total of 50 questionnaires were collected from employees and managers working in companies from various cities in Saudi Arabia. Regression analysis was applied to analyze the data collected. The findings indicated that the impact of performance management information systems and employee training and development systems on organizational performance was significant. However, information systems supporting workforce planning showed no impact on organizational performance. Future research should consider the impact of different types of HRIS on organizational performance. In addition, it would be interesting to examine the rates of utilization of HRIS in different types of companies and in institutions of higher education. The main contribution of this study arises from the fact that the approach taken differs from that taken in previous research by focusing mainly on specific types of HRIS.