The Role of Motivation in Acceptance of Human Resource Information Systems: an Empirical Study

Abstract

In view of the revolution in information technology infrastructure, the face of the existing workplace has changed and systems have been made more effective by introducing new information system functions. The majority of organizations have now understood the importance of utilizing information systems in organization.  In this paper, we focus on how motivation and training are helping in ensuring the effectiveness of HRIS acceptance. Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is an opportunity for organizations to make the HR department administratively and strategically participative in operating the organization. For this purpose, we have conducted a survey of 15 HR Managers from various organizations in Jordan. The results show motivation and training have significant impact on HRIS acceptance, while motivation does not have any effect on training. Furthermore, training has a mediating effect on HRIS acceptance. Suggestions and recommendations are provided.

Keywords: Motivation, human resource information system acceptance, Jordan