The proliferation of microcomputer based software now permits the partial automation ofpersonnel operations. Future applications of information systems technology to public sectorhuman resource management depend on a knowledge of public management informationrequirements and of the organizational effects of automating personnel operations. There is some possibility, however, that careful planning regarding the application of a rich store ofpersonnel management software to work force information system development will pay dividends in terms of effective human resource management.
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