An assessment of the effect of information communication technology on human resource productivity of Mobarekeh steel complex in Isfahan (IRAN)

Abstract

Today, business settings have changed along with the improvement of knowledge-based economy and information communication Technology (ICT) has become the vital component of organizational productivity. Information communication technology is one of the strategic factors towards the improvement of business and human resource productivity. The present study aims to investigate the effect of Information Communication Technology dimensions on work force productivity of Mobarekeh steel complexion in Isfahan. The statistical population of the study was all managers and staff members working in different areas related to Information communication technology of Mobarekeh steel complex in 1388-89 (N>6000). A questionnaire (with Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 75%) was used as the data collection method. The findings of the study indicated that the dimensions of Information Communication Technology (Information technology, Management Information System, Internet, Office automation and Internet) affect human resource productivity of Mobarekeh Steel complex in Isfahan. Also the demographic variables of education level and the type of available jobs had effects on the Internet dimension of human resource productivity of the company.