A Review of Technology Research in HRD From a Design-Based Research Perspective

Abstract

This review article is to examine the technology-related literature published in major human resource development (HRD) journals from a design-based research perspective. Despite the important role of technology in HRD activities for promoting organizational learning and performance, our understanding of the potential impact of our technology research efforts in the workplace remains limited. To address this deficiency, the authors reviewed technology research studies from five journals using two conceptual frameworks: (a) goal categories of technology research and (b) research phases and activities using a design-based research perspective, to better understand how technology research processes have been localized in organizations. Findings indicate that the major trend of technology research is in describing and conceptualizing what is happening. When using a design-based research framework, a substantial number of articles focused on analysis and reflection aspects of research activities. Implications for the technology research landscape in HRD are discussed.

HRD Scholarship: Trends, Reality, and Opportunities

“…In closing, I am excited to present the four articles included in this issue, each of which contributes to advancing our vision for HRDR. All four articles address the top concerns of business and industry, aligned with those revealed by Deloitte's annual surveys-transformational leadership for employee development (Article 1 by Crane & Hartwell, 2018), technology in HRD (Article 2 by Oh & Huang, 2018), work design (Article 3 by Lee & Lee, 2018), and quality of work life (Article 4 by Beigi, Shirmohammadi, & Stuart, 2018). In addition, I am excited to present alternative ways of analyzing literature, for example, qualitative metasynthesis as illustrated in Article 4 (Beigi et al).…”

Investigating training effectiveness of public and private banks employees in this digital age: an empirical study

“…The study findings examine associated factors such as pre and post training factors that changes overall employees training effectiveness that is relevant to survive the employees in the digital workplace. As, I4.0 delivers significant benefits and opportunities (Narula et al , 2020; Preuveneers and Ilie-Zudor, 2017; Strandhagen et al , 2017); the findings from this study will be helpful in further plan of innovative solutions to fit the employees and support them in the new technical organizational systems and enhance performance (Li and Herd, 2017; Oh et al , 2018). This research will also facilitate the Central Bank for imposing training-related policies.…”

Explosion of people analytics, machine learning, and human resource technologies: Implications and applications for research

“…In parallel, reduction in data storage and transfer cost, and advancement in computing power have been enabling not only these internal applications but also organization external data to be more seamlessly integrated or accessible. I believe that HRD's scholarship on technologies should go beyond the use of dashboards for managing performance; rather, it should go deeper into the design space (Oh & Huang, 2018) based on data literacy and methods skills that I discussed here and in my earlier work (Yoon, 2018).…”