Impact of Technology Readiness on Acceptance in Human Resource Analytics among Human Resource Professionals in IT Industry of Sri Lanka

Abstract

Human Resource Analytics (HRA) is an emerging field in modern management in Human Resource and Analytics skills are considered as must-have capability among contemporary managers. The readiness of technology among HR professionals is vital for implementing HR analytics. Adapting innovations can be a multifaceted process, as it involves the actions of individuals whose behaviors can be influenced by others either adopting or rejecting the innovation (Johnston, 2006).This research is aimed to examine the impact of Technology Readiness on Acceptance in Human Resource Analytics among Human Resource Professionals in IT industry of Sri Lanka. The Variables of Optimism, Innovativeness as Technology readiness determined factors refers to the Technology Readiness Index (TRI). The primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The target population was 200 HR professionals of selected IT Industry. The 132 HR Professionals were selected through simple random sampling technique. This study is conducted as a cross-sectional study and deductive approach where developing the hypothesis based on the Technology Readiness Index (TRI)and tested them. The findings revealed that impact of Technology Readiness on Acceptance in Human Resource Analytics among Human Resource Professionals in IT industry of Sri Lanka. The study showed that Technology readiness is mainly a matter of deciding the level of Acceptance on HRA.