Examining Adoption of Electronic Human Resource Management From the Perspective of Technology Organization Environment Framework

Based on the technology organization environment (TOE) framework, a research model has been devised to examine the determining factors concerning the adoption of electronic human resource management (e-HRM) in the organization. This article evaluates the impact of technological context (information technology (IT) infrastructure and IT competence), organizational context (perceived benefits of e-HRM and top management support), and environmental context (coercive pressure and normative pressure) upon the adoption of e-HRM. To validate the proposed hypotheses, structural equation modeling is applied. Data are collected from 382 executives of the human resource department of full-member firms from Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association. Amongst the TOE aspects, results of the data analysis reveal that IT infrastructure, IT competence, top management support, and normative pressure toward e-HRM have significant influences on the adoption of e-HRM. The findings of this article advocate that management practitioners need to review issues related to IT infrastructure, IT competence, and top management support while adopting e-HRM in the organization. © 1973-2011 IEEE.