Human Resource Information System and Competitive Advantage of Companies Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to determine the influence of human resource information system (HRIS) on competitive advantage of firms listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange. Data was collected using a questionnaire from the human resource managers of firms listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange. 62 questionnaires were distributed to various firms and 39 were returned and fully completed forming a response rate of 63 percent. Data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis to test the effect of HRIS on each component of competitive advantage (market share, profitability, public image). The results show that HRIS had a significant influence on profitability, public image and overall competitive advantage and no influence on market share.  Specifically, the results show human resource analysis explained profitability, public image and overall competitive advantage.

Keywords: Human Resource Information System, Public image, profitability, market share, Competitive Advantage