IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/bdu/ojjhrl/v4y2019i3p1-16id952.html

Institutional Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Human Resource Information Systems In Machakos County Government, Kenya

Author

Listed:
  • Stella Ndunge Mutiku

  • Dr. Sedina Misango, PhD

Abstract

Purpose: The study was to investigate the institutional factors influencing the implementation of the Human Resource Information System in Machakos County Governments. The study was guided by the four objectives; to explore the influence of leadership style, staff training, change management and organizational policy on the implementation of Human Resource Information System in Machakos County. Methodology: The study employed descriptive research design and data was collected using questionnaires. The study targeted 174 employees of Machakos County and a sample of 88 study participants was randomly selected. The data was analyzed using quantitative data analysis techniques with the aid of SPSS version 21. Correlation and regression were carried out to determine the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. Results were presented in tables. Findings: The results showed a P-value of 0.038 implying that implementation of HRIS has a significant joint relationship with leadership style, staff training, change management and organizational policy which is significant at 5 percent level of significance. A t-value of 0.058 was established at 0.047 error margin. This shows that the statistics was significant at 95% significance level. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The researcher recommends that the County Executive Committee members should be ready to implement Human Resource Information System. This would ensure that the environment is welcoming for the system to fully be incorporated. The study further recommends that, the county leadership should allocate time, training manuals and framework and budget to train people on how to use and leverage the uses of Human Resource Information System, and on how to gain competitive advantage through Human Resource Information System. Change management programs should be put in place to ensure that employees fully adapt to the new technology installed. Clear policies regarding the implementation of the Human Resource Information System should be put in place to ensure smooth adoption and implementation of the system.

Suggested Citation

  • Stella Ndunge Mutiku & Dr. Sedina Misango, PhD, 2019. "Institutional Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Human Resource Information Systems In Machakos County Government, Kenya," Journal of Human Resource and Leadership, IPRJB, vol. 4(3), pages 1-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdu:ojjhrl:v:4:y:2019:i:3:p:1-16:id:952
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://iprjb.org/journals/JHRL/article/view/952
    Download Restriction: no
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Anthony R. Hendrickson, 2003. "Human Resource Information Systems: Backbone Technology of Contemporary Human Resources," Journal of Labor Research, Transaction Publishers, vol. 24(3), pages 382-394, July.
    2. Nicholas N. Igwe & Raph Chiemeka A. Nwokedi & Sergius N. Udeh, 2014. "An Empirical Investigation into the Impact of Change Management on Selected Manufacturing Firms in South East Nigeria," International Journal of Business Administration, International Journal of Business Administration, Sciedu Press, vol. 5(1), pages 53-75, January.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. M. Ikhwan Maulana Haeruddin, 2017. "Should I stay or should I go? Human Resource Information System Implementation in Indonesian Public Organizations," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(3A), pages 989-999.
    2. Mohammad Anisur Rahman & Md. Aminul Islam & Xu Qi, 2017. "Barriers in Adopting Human Resource Information System (HRIS): An Empirical Study on Selected Bangladeshi Garments Factories," International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 10(6), pages 98-103, June.
    3. Dao Thi Ha Anh & Nguyen Thi Thu Huong & Luu Thi Minh Ngoc & Bui Thi Quyen & Vu Viet Hoan & Pham Phuong Thao & Tran Phuong Tra & Nguyen Hong Thai & Do Thi Thuy Duong, 2024. "Factors Influencing the Intention of Leaders to Use HRIS Software in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises," Advances in Decision Sciences, Asia University, Taiwan, vol. 28(3), pages 127-153.
    4. Dorel, Dusmanescu & Bradic-Martinovic, Aleksandra, 2011. "The role of information systems in human resource management," MPRA Paper 35286, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 17 Oct 2011.
    5. Dr. Zohaib Azhar, 2024. "The Role of Chatbots in Enhancing Job Seekers' and Employee Experience: A Case Study on CV Warehouse," The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 10(4), pages 23-35, 10-2024.
    6. Halil Buzkan, 2016. "The Role of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) in Organizations: A Review of Literature," Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Richtmann Publishing Ltd, vol. 5, March.
    7. Dan Constantin Varzaru & Anca Antoaneta Varzaru, 2015. "Adjusting The Human Resources Information System To The Requirements Of Using The Balanced Scorecard," Annals of University of Craiova - Economic Sciences Series, University of Craiova, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, vol. 2(43), pages 222-238.
    8. Djamila TOUMI AMARA & Seif Eddine BIBIMOUNE & Chemseddine KARA, 2022. "Exploring Factors Influencing Generation Y Employees' Turnover Intention in Indonesia: The Roles of Co-worker Support, Supervisor Support and Career Development," Management and Economics Review, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 7(3), pages 258-265, October.
    9. Mohammad Anisur Rahman & Xu Qi & Mohammad Shahfayet Jinnah, 2016. "Factors affecting the adoption of HRIS by the Bangladeshi banking and financial sector," Cogent Business & Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 3(1), pages 1262107-126, December.
    10. Dani Safaa & Faridi Mohamed, 2020. "The factors of acceptance and use of HRIS," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 9(1), pages 397-404, July.
    11. Muhammad Shahid Siddique & Md. Lazim Bin Mohd Zin & Saiful Azizi bin Ismail, 2025. "Advancing Sustainable Digital Transformations Through HRIS Effectiveness: Examining the Role of Information Quality, Executives’ Innovativeness, and Staff IT Capabilities via IS Ambidexterity," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-29, June.
    12. repec:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:11:p:313-328 is not listed on IDEAS
    13. Mohammad Izzat Alhalalmeh, 2021. "Impact of Benefits and Barriers of Implementing Human Resources Information System on Staff Performance at Al-Balqa Applied University," International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 13(10), pages 1-47, July.
    14. ArbenTërstena & Arta Jashari Goga & Bujar Jashari, 2020. "Improving the efficiency of human resources with the use of new technologies and reorganization process," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 9(1), pages 31-38, January.
    15. Christopher Wright, 2014. "Human resource management in Australia: historical development and contemporary tensions," Chapters, in: Bruce E. Kaufman (ed.), The Development of Human Resource Management Across Nations, chapter 3, pages 46-65, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    16. G. M. Azmal Ali Quaosar & Md. Abidur Rahman & Md. Siddikur Rahman, 2024. "Factors Affecting the Adoption of HRIS: An Empirical Study Using Extended UTAUT2 Model," International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 19(3), pages 213-213, June.
    17. MahmudulHasan Foiji & Md. Anamul Hoque & Muhammad Belal Hossain Khan, 2019. "Strategic Potential of e-HRM in Outsourcing HR Functions," International Journal of Business and Social Research, MIR Center for Socio-Economic Research, vol. 9(2), pages 1-10, February.
    18. David Zimmer, 2018. "Using copulas to estimate the coefficient of a binary endogenous regressor in a Poisson regression: Application to the effect of insurance on doctor visits," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 27(3), pages 545-556, March.
    19. MOY, Sergia Mie G & Dr. June Rey Sulatra, 2026. "“Employees’ Satisfaction in Using the HRMIS: A Study within the DENR Offices in the Province of Iloiloâ€," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(2), pages 1445-1449, February.
    20. MahmudulHasan Foiji & Md. Anamul Hoque & Muhammad Belal Hossain Khan, 2019. "Strategic Potential of e-HRM in Outsourcing HR Functions," International Journal of Business and Social Research, LAR Center Press, vol. 9(2), pages 1-10, February.
    21. Serge Mandiefe Piabuo & Ngwe Elvis Piendiah & Njoh Lawrence Njamnshi & Puatwoe Janice Tieguhong, 2017. "The impact of ICT on the efficiency of HRM in Cameroonian enterprises: Case of the Mobile telephone industry," Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, Springer;UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurship, vol. 7(1), pages 1-18, December.

    More about this item

    Keywords

    ;
    ;
    ;
    ;
    ;

    Statistics

    Access and download statistics

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:bdu:ojjhrl:v:4:y:2019:i:3:p:1-16:id:952. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Chief Editor (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://iprjb.org/journals/JHRL/ .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.