ADOPTION OF HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE A CASE STUDY OF MION AND YENDI DISTRICTS

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to assess factors affecting the adoption of human resource information system (HRIS) in Ghana education service in the study area. The study used four specific objectives. The study applied the theories of HRIS such as Technology Acceptance Model and Technology- Organization – environment. The idea for the study is as result of researcher personal observation and the review of important literatures in the area of the study. Also, majority of human resource staff of Ghana education service in the study area are still relying on manual way of managing HR activities. The study used the mixed method with support of thematic. Purposive sampling use to select respondents who were directly involved in human resource management activities in GES. The study used sample size of 40 respondents. The data was organized and analysed using Descriptive Statistics and aided by thematic analysis. Questionnaires were used to collect data. The major findings indicated that the following variables affect the adoption of HRIS: On technological factors such as computer network availability, inadequate basic technology, technology preparedness of the employee, inadequate expertise knowledge in IT. On Organizational factors such as attitude of employee in an institution, lack of IT expertise, and employee readiness. Environmental factors such as government policies and regulation, Organizational structure, Technology vendors and comparative pressure, government support and inadequate IT infrastructure. Financial cost factor, such as cost of technological system, cost of technological infrastructure and the cost of software installation. This research finding will inform the stakeholders in educational sector to put appropriate measures to ensure smooth adoption of HRIS in Ghana education service.