Identification of the Factors Influencing the E-HRM Implementation: Insights from the Private Banks of Bangladesh.

Authors

  • Dr Shobod Deba Nath Department of International Business, University of Dhaka. Author
  • Usmita Afrose Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka Author
  • Sumaiya Islam Alif Department of International Business, University of Dhaka. Author
  • Dr Moutushi Tanha UC Business School, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56567/pmis.v1i1.02

Keywords:

E-HRM, Challenges, Motivators, Banking Sector, Bangladesh

Abstract

Along with identifying the motivational factors, this study aims to address the challenges in implementing E-HRM in the workplace. The research attempts to explore the current state of E-HRM practices in the banking sector of Bangladesh as research regarding E-HRM in the context of Bangladesh has not been explored sufficiently. This study follows an exploratory research approach, and the methods include reviewing literature and semi-structured interviews with 22 key informants in the banking sector. For analyzing the qualitative data, 'thematic analysis’ was applied using the most common process known as the step-by-step process. This paper identified two key themes in the findings: motivating and challenging factors to implement E-HRM. The findings from the data analysis indicate that top-level management’s support, employees’ attitudes, competitors’ pressure, time demand, and traditional complex systems are the motivation behind adopting E-HRM. On the other hand, high set-up costs, lack of skilled employees, information security, IT culture, negligence of top-level managers, monitoring and feedback, and job insecurity have been identified as challenging factors to implement E-HRM in organizational functions. The study findings conclude that adoption of E-HRM is far more beneficial than performing the HRM functions through the traditional convoluted systems. These findings might contribute to the development of strategies to implement E-HRM in banking activities. In addition, these findings might be considered as input for further research in human resource management. Keywords: E-HRM, Challenges, Motivators, Banking Sector, Bangladesh

Author Biographies

  • Dr Shobod Deba Nath, Department of International Business, University of Dhaka.

    DR. SHOBOD DEBA NATH is currently an Associate Professor of the Department of International Business, University of Dhaka. Dr Nath is a Commonwealth Scholar and also working as a Visiting Research Fellow at the School of Management, Massey University, New Zealand. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Management in 2019 from Massey University, New Zealand. Prior to that, he received BBA and MBA degree in Marketing in 2007 and 2009 from the Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; and M.Sc. degree in Marketing Management in 2014 from the Durham University, United Kingdom. Dr Nath has more than 12 years of blended experience of teaching, research, and delivering training services at universities in both New Zealand and Bangladesh. His research interests include sustainable supply chain management, sustainable development goals (SDGs) and emerging technology implementation. Dr Nath has published papers in top ranked international journals, including International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Consumer Affairs, Journal of Business Logistics, and Marketing Intelligence and Planning

  • Usmita Afrose, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka

    USMITA AFROSE received BBA and MBA degree in Marketing in 2004 and 2005 respectively from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. She received her second master in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MIRHR) in 2019 from the University of Toronto, Canada. Usmita is awarded Ontario Graduate Scholarship for her master's program at the University of Toronto. Usmita is currently an Assistant Professor of the Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka. Usmita has more than fourteen years of teaching and research experience. She has some published peer-reviewed journal articles. Her research interests include human resource management, sustainable tourism development, corporate social responsibility, and SDG-8 (Decent work and economic growth).

  • Sumaiya Islam Alif, Department of International Business, University of Dhaka.

    SUMIYA ISLAM ALIF received BBA degree in International Business in 2021 from Department of International Business, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, She is currently studying her MBA degree and also working in a research project as Research Assistant in the Department of International Business at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, where her major research interests are in the fields of E-HRM and sustainability implementation.

  • Dr Moutushi Tanha, UC Business School, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    DR. MOUTUSHI TANHA received BBA and MBA degree in Marketing in 2001 and in 2003 respectively from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. She received MSC in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in 2012 from University of Nottingham, England, UK. She completed her PhD degree in Operations Management from University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand in 2021. She is currently a teacher at University of Canterbury International College (UCIC), Christchurch, New Zealand for teaching business courses to tertiary level students and a research assistant at UC Business School, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand where her major research interests are in the fields of sustainable operations management and occupational health & safety. Dr Moutushi has published some peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and conference papers. She is also a member of Greater Christchurch Women Club and Greater Christchurch's Postgraduate Network.

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Published

2024-05-17

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022)

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Original Research

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Identification of the Factors Influencing the E-HRM Implementation: Insights from the Private Banks of Bangladesh. (2024). PMIS Review, 1(1), p.110-131. https://doi.org/10.56567/pmis.v1i1.02