Strategic Human Resources Management (SHRM) and SMEs Performance in Some Selected States in the North Central Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This study examined the axiomatic determinant of SHRM and SMEs performance in some selected states in the North central Nigeria in both private and public service sector of the economy. The study adopted a stratified sampling technique to arrive at 369 sample elements for the study. Some of the owner/managers of SMEs were interviewed to further elicit information on the key variables. Copies of the questionnaire were administered and the data obtained were analyzed using Multivariate Logistic Regression analysis. The questionnaire for this study was subjected to test- re-test reliability assessment and opinions and observations of experts and professionals were incorporated into the constructs in order to ensure clarity in the content validity.  The findings revealed that owners/managers that streamline the product process, improved in level of technology and innovative ideas will increase in the overall core performances in small and medium enterprises at 5% level of significant (p