Enhancing The Effectiveness Of HR Through The Integration Of IT

Abstract

There is little doubt that technology is reshaping the way business in conducted in today’s society.  The goal of a business remains as an organized effort of individuals to produce and sell, for a profit, products and services that satisfy society’s needs, but with greater utilization of technology to effectively compete in the global economy.  Given the shift, this paper examines the relationship between Human Resource (HR) and Information Technology (IT) and their convergence in creating and sustaining competitive advantages.  The paper addresses the major aspects of the HR function and how IT can be integrated in creating value for the organization.