Pyburn (1983) is of the opinion that HRIS has become increasingly important to the successful
implementation of corporate strategy. Wade and Tanriverdi (2006) also see it as a strategic organisational resource.
Williams (1997) states that information system strategies could be random, inspirational or unarticulated thoughts or
could be the result of careful analysis and detailed planning.However, his statement cannot be accepted as it is. The
most intelligent option is to analyse the organisational long-term objectives and develop a strategy at corporate level
rather than having random, inspirational or unarticulated thoughts about anHR strategy. An organisation can then
align the HR strategy not only with corporate strategy but also with other strategies.
Human Resource Strategy: HR strategy aids the organisation to achieve strategic goals in the medium to long term.
Thomas (1996) defined human resources strategy as a co-ordinated set of actions aimed at integrating an
organisation‘s culture, organisation, people and systems (Figure1). He described HR strategy as the cohesion and
consistency of a distinctive pattern of behaviour. Its relationship to the corporate strategy determines its
effectiveness and success.
Systems can be manual as well as computerised processes usedto carry out the tasks within the
organisation. Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS)
play a leading role in computerised HR Systems. Therefore, HR strategy plan should not only be in line with
corporative business plan but also with organisational Information Systems strategic plan.