August 19, 2022

In the 1990s several forces were shaping the broad field of HRM. The first key force, new technologies particularly information technology brought about the decentralization of communications and the shake- up of existing paradigms of human interaction and organizational theory. Satellite communications, computers and networking systems, fax machines, and other devices were facilitating rapid change.

India’s Changing HRM Horizon The outlook to Human Resource Management in India has witnessed sea-change in last two decades. Economic liberalization in 1991 created a hyper-competitive environment. As international firms entered the Indian market bringing with them innovative and fierce competitiveness, Indian companies were forced to adopt and implement innovative changes in their HR practices.