ABSTRACT The study analysed the profile of economic growth in Nigeria with respect to human capital development. It determined the effect of education spending on economic growth in Nigeria; investigated the effect of health care spending on economic growth in Nigeria between 1980 and 2016. Secondary annual time series data on total government spending on education, total government spending on health and economic growth which covered the period of 1980 and 2016. Data were obtained from Cen...
The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of performance incentives on employee efficiency in Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State, Northwest-Nigeria. The population of the study comprised the sixty (60) employees of all the DMBs in Dutsin-Ma LGA of Katsina State, Nigeria (vis-à-vis First Bank Nigeria Ltd., United Bank for Africa PLC and Unity Bank PLC), of which a sample of 52 respondents was drawn using the proportional stratum all...
Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of performance incentives on employee efficiency in Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State, Northwest-Nigeria. The population of the study comprised the sixty (60) employees of all the DMBs in Dutsin-Ma LGA of Katsina State, Nigeria (vis-à-vis First Bank Nigeria Ltd., United Bank for Africa PLC and Unity Bank PLC), of which a sample of 52 respondents was drawn using the proportional s...
In this data article, an analysis on the strategies for talent retention in Covenant University and the corresponding effects on employ- ees ’ attitude to work was presented. The study population inclu- ded the academic staff of Covenant University, which has a population of 530 employees, but a sample size was determined using Yamen's formula. The data obtained through survey ques- tionnaires were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sci- ences (SPSS). Linear regression was used t...
Abstract This study seeks to unveil the similarities and differences between situational and transformational leadership theories/styles and went further to illustrate circumstances under which each styles would produce organisational effectiveness. The study concluded by stating that a leader/manager should be able to identify the appropriate style to adopt in every circumstance in order to attain organisational effectiveness else more harm than good would be done to the organisation.
Executive Summary The recent quest for businesses to go global and establish their presence internationally has been attributed to globalization. Various organizations have become multinational corporations in a bid to participate in the global playing field. These multinational corporations have a common goal which is to have a competitive advantage over their rivals, especially those who operate in the same sector or industry. A successful establishment of an MNC’s presence overseas is di...
Executive Summary The recent quest for businesses to go global and establish their presence internationally has been attributed to globalization. Various organizations have become multinational corporations in a bid to participate in the global playing field. These multinational corporations have a common goal which is to have a competitive advantage over their rivals, especially those who operate in the same sector or industry. A successful establishment of an MNC’s presence overseas is di...
The work critically examined the issus of talent management programs and career development opportunities. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY This study spans the activity of organisations in managing and developing talents. This study specifically examines the management and development of talents in Staco Insurance Plc. This study will focus on the staff in every department. This study is delimited to only permanent employee of Staco Insurance Plc who are lawfully recognized as employe...
ABSTRACT. The primary objective of this study is to measure the impact of ICT on human resource functions and organisational efficiency in Nigeria with a critical assessment of the service sector which is key to the economy. The research imbibed the use of primary and secondary data for the study and employed frequency distribution, simple percentage and Chi-square method for data analysis. The result of the analysis revealed a significant influence of ICT on human resource functions, or...
ABSTRACT The steady rising demands on employees in corporate environments nowadays have dramatically created an attendant work stress on these employees. This study explores the effects of job stress and working conditional safety on organizational productivity and profitability. The researcher makes a special reference to a printing company. The descriptive research design type was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprises of all the staff in the Printing company, and Str...
The human resources are the most dynamic of all the organizations resources of all the organizations resources. They need considerable attention from the organisations management; if they are to realize their full potential in their work. Thus motivation, leadership, communication work restructuring payment systems and training and development may be included in the issue which has to be faced by management today. Most of these issues will be considered in this research work, but now it is ti...
ABSTRACT Over the last decade, much research has been conducted in the field of human resource management (HRM) and its associations with organizational performance. Prior studies have found substantial positive evidence for statistical associations between HRM and organizational performance. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between HRM practices and firm performance. This study examines the relationships among HRM practices and firm performance. The researcher a...
Abstract It is commonly understood that engaged employees are motivated to contribute to the success of the organization. Literature also reveals that work engagement which comes from job satisfaction is derived from effective career management practices, which results in lower employee turnover and productivity of the organization. Survey research method was adopted. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select respondents from the stratums of managers and non-managerial staff fro...
Summary Various questions have been raised as to the best way to motivate employees. However, answers given only raised a cause for movement and not motivation (Herzberg, 1987). Considering how relevant employees have become in this Globalisation era which has heralded perfect competition, it therefore imperative that the major cause of motivation is identified and applied (Bourantas, 1999). Owing to this quagmire, (Herzberg, 1...
Today's organisations are increasingly recognising diversity in the workplace as a business strategy imperative that helps to increase productivity and maintain a competitive edge over competitors. This study focused on workforce diversity and employee productivity using Shorelink Oil and Gas Services Limited as a unit of study. The major objectives of the study were (i) investigate the relationship between workforce diversity and employee productivity (ii) assess the role of effective com...