The effect of electronic human resource management on electronic human resource management macro-level consequences: the role of perception of organizational politics

Musa Nyathi

African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-14

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediating role of perceived organizational politics on the relationship between electronic human resource management (e-HRM) use and e-HRM macro-level consequences. Design/methodology/approach - The paper uses a cross-sectional survey of HR professionals, line managers and information technology specialists. A purposive stratified sampling technique is employed. The analyses of data make use of regression and process macro in SPSS analysis. Findings - The effect of e-HRM use on e-HRM macro-level consequences is partially mediated by perceived organizational politics. Practical implications - Organizations can invest in e-HRM use alongside other HR practices such as, emotional intelligence training, to reduce the negative effects of perceived organizational politics and in the process enhance employee attitudes and performance. Originality/value - The study enriches the scope through which the interaction between e-HRM use and perceived organizational politics is viewed. The study was conducted in Zimbabwe, demonstrating that the indirect effect of e-HRM use on e-HRM macro-level consequences is not limited to developed economies.

Keywords: Information technology; e-HRM use; Perception of organizational politics; Power distribution; Conflict; e-HRM macro-level consequences (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1108/AJEMS-04-2022-0168

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