What does this research mean for the field?

Perceptions of algorithmic technology in talent management vary significantly, influencing managerial judgment and decision-making dynamics. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to explore user experiences and perceptions of algorithmic technology's agency in talent management decisions.

February 21, 2026Human Resource Management JournalOpen Access

Exploring the Agency of Algorithmic Technology in Talent Management Decision‐Making: An Actor‐Network Theory Perspective

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VKVioletta KhorevaHanken School of Economics CVCharles M. VanceCalifornia State University Los Angeles SKS. A. KimThe University of Sydney

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Qualitative analysis reveals varied perceptions of algorithmic technology’s agency in talent management decisions, suggesting implications for organizational dynamics.

Key Points

This study aims to explore user experiences and perceptions of algorithmic technology's agency in talent management decisions.
Qualitative analysis of 11 client companies
Examination of user experiences with algorithmic TM technology
Identification of behavioral responses to algorithmic decision-making
Participants had divergent views on the agency of algorithmic technology
Some saw it as enhancing decision quality and objectivity, while others felt it constrained human judgment
Behaviors included endorsing, conforming to, or undermining the technology's agency.

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Khoreva et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994bef873532290d0200c2 https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.70038

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February 21, 2026Human Resource Management JournalOpen Access

Exploring the Agency of Algorithmic Technology in Talent Management Decision‐Making: An Actor‐Network Theory Perspective

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Authors

VKVioletta KhorevaHanken School of Economics CVCharles M. VanceCalifornia State University Los Angeles SKS. A. KimThe University of Sydney

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Implication

Qualitative analysis reveals varied perceptions of algorithmic technology’s agency in talent management decisions, suggesting implications for organizational dynamics.

Key Points

This study aims to explore user experiences and perceptions of algorithmic technology's agency in talent management decisions.
Qualitative analysis of 11 client companies
Examination of user experiences with algorithmic TM technology
Identification of behavioral responses to algorithmic decision-making
Participants had divergent views on the agency of algorithmic technology
Some saw it as enhancing decision quality and objectivity, while others felt it constrained human judgment
Behaviors included endorsing, conforming to, or undermining the technology's agency.

Cite This Study

Khoreva et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994bef873532290d0200c2 https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.70038

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