Impact of Digital HR Practices on Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare Institutions of Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Background: Electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM) has applied increasingly as a strategic tool to improve HR effectiveness and sustainability of healthcare organizations. Despite this, there is little empirical evidence on utilization and potential sustainability value in the Andhra Pradesh hospitals.

Objectives: The present study aims at reviewing the prevalence, reporting and perceived impact, practices of e-HRM on sustainability of organization operating of in health care sector of Andhra Pradesh.

Methods: This was descriptive research with quantitative approach. Participants HR practitioners, administration, and health workers in private hospital settings situated in urban and semi-urban areas. A sample size of 250 was determined based on stratified random sampling method and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Instrument reliability and validity were obtained through Cronbach alpha and content validity, respectively. Analytic tools such as correlation, t-test ANOVA, Factor Analysis and SmartPLS were used to analyze collected data.

Results: We conclude that adoption of e- HRM practice in hospital level is moderate and in HR and administration functions higher than clinical support functions. Respondents believe that e-HRM as a practice makes the organization more efficient and sustainable.

Conclusion: The study highlights the need for e-HRM in the healthcare sector to be employed as a strategic HR performance tool and sustainability enabler. Actualities: Perhaps, there is a call to increase the level of awareness, training, and infrastructural support in so far as they could and can support the optimal benefits of e-HRM implementation.