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Impact of Science and Technology on Effective and Functional Human Resource Management

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Ogbummor Benjamin Chinedu

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DOI:10.17265/1548-6591/2018.03.003

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Leadership Innovation Growth Success University, Hawaii, USA

ABSTRACT

In recent years, there has been a shift of emphasis from personal function to human resources management function. It gains ground after mid 70s and 80; and in the mid 90. It is gaining strength after strength with the application of science and technology. The improved means of communication, technological advancement, computer, and Internet have brought the horizons closers and changed the functioning of the business world in a great way. Many business functions can be performed speedily and with much more accuracy with the aid of computers and the Internet. The impact of technology has been observed in all areas of business including human resources. Human resource management is no longer limited to recruitment and training. It has become an indispensable part of every organization. Technology and human resource management are closely associated to each other. Information technology has significant impact on increasing the efficiency of recruitment, maintenance, development, and decision-making functions.

KEYWORDS

science, technology, effective, human resource management

Cite this paper

Journal of US-China Public Administration, March 2018, Vol. 15, No. 3, 128-133

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