A study of benevolent leadership, e-HRM practises, and organisational performance in India's small and medium-sized enterprises.

Abstract

Previous research has examined distinct studies on the relationship and interconnections between e-HRM, the information system success model, and the concept of benevolent leadership. The research paper employed the information system success model within the context of information systems. The field of information systems encompasses six key factors: perceived net benefit, system quality, information quality, use, service quality, and user satisfaction. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the correlation between benevolent leadership and the success of electronic human resource management (e-HRM) within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India. A correlation analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) on a sample of 255 participants. Two distinct validated questionnaires, derived from separate studies, were employed in this research. The study utilised a questionnaire that was derived from the Benevolent Leadership Scale, which was originally developed by Karakas and Sarigollu (2012). Additionally, the questionnaire also drew upon the work of Haitham Hmoud Alshibly (2014) in the area of eHRM success. The results of the study revealed a statistically significant and positive correlation between the various components of benevolent leadership and the success of electronic human resource management (e-HRM). A positive correlation exists between a higher level of benevolent leadership and the attainment of a higher level of success in electronic human resource management (e-HRM). The study revealed a significant positive correlation between all components of benevolent leadership and the components of e-HRM success. This finding highlights the significance of possessing benevolent leadership abilities. This study undertook an analysis of the various dimensions of benevolent leadership, providing a comprehensive examination of each individual element in considerable depth. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, revealing a lack of prior research investigating the correlation between factors associated with benevolent leadership and the success of electronic human resource management (e-HRM). Limited research has been conducted on the topic of benevolent leadership, while separate investigations have been carried out on e-HRM and its success, each focusing on distinct constructs and multiple factors. The current study aims to address the existing gap in the literature. This study has made a significant contribution to the existing body of literature in the field of management.