Concept Maps as a Basis for e-HRM Deployment in Organizations

The importance of human resource management in today’s competitive world and the abilities of technology, have led to the widespread recognition of electronic human resource management (e-HRM). However, in very few academic researches has the e-HRM domain and its relation to other components been discussed in detail. This paper attempts to provide a better understanding of the e-HRM domain. Given that concept maps are a great tool for the provision of a holistic understanding of a phenomenon, the concept mapping approach is applied here. With this approach all the relevant phenomena to the e-HRM domain are addressed and ultimately a complete concept map of the e-HRM domain is presented. The concept map of the e-HRM domain shows where e-HRM fits in regarding human resource management in the digital age and how it relates to other components to create value. It provides a business case for the introduction of e-HRM within organizations and can help predict and overcome possible problems that might arise with the adoption and usage of e-HRM.

Keywords:

Cognition , Concept Maps , e-HRM , Transformation , Value Creation