Cloud computing and human resources in the knowledge era

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Yeh, Ching-Wen

Affiliations: Department of Business Administration, China University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Ching-Wen Yeh, Department of Business Administration, China University of Science and Technology, No. 245, Sec. 3, Academia Road., Nankang, Taipei, 115 Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel.: +886 2 2786 4847; Ext. 111; Fax: +886 2 2786 4984; E-mail: jwyeh@cc.cust.edu.tw

Abstract: The transfer of human resource management to the “cloud” is new and innovative solutions that can help enterprises achieve significant savings. The manner in which HRM systems (HRMS) create competitive advantage in the cloud computing context is little understood. This study designs a conceptual framework to explain how the Cloud-computing Based HRMS combines HR and knowledge management activities in the cloud to increase intellectual capital and enhance organizational innovation and performance. Few studies have examined the impact of Cloud computing for HRM. This study also further considers how Cloud computing influences human resource professional skill sets and tasks, and creates challenges for human resource professionals. Finally, this study concludes by synthesizing the research results and considering future research directions.

Keywords: Cloud computing, human resource management system, knowledge management, human capital, innovation, performance

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-120772

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 31, no. 3-4, pp. 165-175, 2012