The impact of internal environmental factors on the level of adoption of human resource information system: the case of manufacturing companies in Western province of Sri Lanka

Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify the impact of internal environmental factors on the level of adoption of Human Resource Information System (HRIS). The current study was designed to identify the impact of internal environment factors on the level of adoption of HRIS in manufacturing companies in western province of Sri Lanka. A structured questionnaire was designed, pre-tested, modified, and used to capture data on a cross-section of HRIS adoption manufacturing companies in Western province. Findings of this study concluded that internal environmental factors such as socio technology skills of CEO, top management support, centralization and HRIS experience of employees have a positive impact on the level of adoption of HRIS. In addition, this study provides some insights into the level of adoption of HRIS by manufacturing companies, which will aid HR practitioners to acquire a better understanding of the current status, benefits, and barriers on adoption of HRIS. However, there may be other factors which need inclusion to better explain extent of adoption of HRIS in manufacturing companies in western province of Sri Lanka.