Human resource developments with the touch of artificial intelligence: a scale development study
International Journal of Manpower
ISSN: 0143-7720
Article publication date: 23 November 2021
Issue publication date: 22 April 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this study is to develop a reliable and valid scale. At the same time, it is to reveal the perceptions of HR employees towards artificial intelligence (AI). In addition, examining the change made by AI in the HR department is another purpose of the study.
Design/methodology/approach
A scale was developed in this study. A total of 821 observation out of the samples from the human resource managers and employees of the Turkey's largest organizations in terms of capital were analyzed by applying all scientific steps of scale development process. Using appropriate statistical criteria, scale was showed to be valid and reliable. General condition was demonstrated in the human resource departments of large companies in Turkey as a result of these tests.
Findings
Human resource employees and managers could have the perception that this technology will save the work done from monotony, reduce the stress experienced to find the suitable candidate and access more candidates with the desired qualifications. It was found that when AI technology was included in training and development process, human resource managers and employees could have a perception that the time spent for training and the lack of attention in training will decrease compared to the traditional method.
Originality/value
The contribution of this study to the literature is the development of a valid and reliable scale. Data collected with the developed scale were evaluated in Turkey.
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Acknowledgements
This article has been produced from the doctoral thesis prepared at the Social Sciences Institute of Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University.
Citation
Kambur, E. and Akar, C. (2022), "Human resource developments with the touch of artificial intelligence: a scale development study", International Journal of Manpower, Vol. 43 No. 1, pp. 168-205. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJM-04-2021-0216
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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