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Exploring the role of the human resource function in the South African information technology industry

Caron Hall, Linda Fourie
SA Journal of Human Resource Management | Vol 5, No 1 | a108 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v5i1.108 | © 1970 Caron Hall, Linda Fourie | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 30 November 2007 | Published:

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Caron Hall, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Linda Fourie, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

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Abstract

The Information Technology (IT) industry is one that is characterised by rapid change and a heavy reliance on human skills. A study was conducted to qualitatively explore the role of the Human Resource (HR) function in the South African IT industry. Semi-structured individual and focus group interviews with professionals in this function highlighted many opportunities for HR to render a more strategic role in an environment where a skills shortage and many related problem areas exist. The implications of these findings are discussed and proposals for redefining the role of HR in the specific industry are offered.

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Changed role of HR; HR in IT industry; challenges of the HR practitioner

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