Human Resources as a Dynamic Category in The Management Discourse of Information Economy
https://doi.org/10.26794/2304-022X-2026-16-1-66-75
Abstract
Dynamism is an ability to qualitatively change, influencing the socioeconomic situation, and is an important characteristic of human resources (HR) as a scientific category. The purpose of the paper is to identify trends and characteristics of management discourse related to HR dynamism and developing in the information economy. This research identifies stages in researching HR as a dynamic category and identifies an impact of the ICT on studying relationships between HR, management practices, and economic systems’ performance. It also identifies ways for HR-practices development and touches on the issue of synergy between HR and technology. The primary research method is substantive and conceptual analysis of scientific works from recent decades. The results of the paper may be useful to scholars and practitioners working on human resources management.
About the Author
E. V. Krasova
Vladivostok State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena V. Krasova — Cand. Sci. (Econ.), Assoc. Prof. of the Department of Economics and Management
Vladivostok
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