EMPLOYEE’S PERCEPTION TOWARDS HR PRACTICES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

Authors

  • Dr. Neeraja. M., Dr.Anand Bethapudi

Abstract

In the context of IT industry, employing more number of women and providing opportunities for their
growth would be interesting to explore the status ofGender mainstreaming in Information Technology
sector in India. This is an industry where women are supposed to stand shoulder to shoulder with the
men. What is it that keeps women from making it to the top rung of authority in the country?s IT sector?
Is it the IT sector that has not recognized and rewarded women well enough for their efforts? In view of
the above comments and observations, the present study addresses the dilemma of Gender
mainstreaming in IT sector. The study utilized survey method of research. About 70 organizations took
part in the study. 205 women and 98 men employees working with IT sector were contacted to collect
the required information. Obtained data was analyzed by computing percentages, mean and standard
deviations. Hypothesis testing was done employing chi-square. The research findings showed that Most
of the respondents (more than 60%) opined that women are treated less favorably in the HR practices.
Appraisals are an exception. About 55% of the respondent employees opined that appraisals are gender
neutral favoring neither men nor women
Keywords: HR Practices, Gender Equality, Employee Perception, Information Technology.

Published

2020-10-14

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