Human resource development is the part of human resource management that specifically deals with training and development of the employees in the organization. Globalization and human resource development in nigeria scihub. This study examined and analyzed the impact of human capital development on economic growth in nigeria, using time series data of 32 years spanning 1980 to 2012, data utilized for the study were extracted from secondary sources i. Effectiveness of human resources development of construction firms in north western nigeria by tukur almustapha building technology department waziri umaru federal polytechnic beninkebbi, nigeria abstract a strong human resources development has been recognised as an important prerequisite to the. Human resource management challenges in nigeria under a globalised economy francis c. The paper discussed the challenges of research and human capital development in nigeria. Human resource development does not have a relationship with economic development. Nigerias democracy has enhanced the practice of hrm, determining the quota of expatriates it permits. This deals with the reward system of employee in nigeria. Human resource management practices in nigeria sola fajana. Jan, 2020 or, human resource development can be informal as in employee coaching by a manager or internal training and development classes taught by internal staff or a consultant. Such universalism gives the human development approach its uniqueness. The impact of human resource development on economic growth.
This study on human resource management challenges in nigeria under a globalized economy in innoson motors manufacturing company ltd nnewi is a great concern to nigerian economy in its journal of policy and development studies vol. All journal articles featured in human resource development international vol 23 issue 2. The success or failure of any country or enterprise lies on the quality of humans it has and not just on quantity. Human resource development includes training a person after he or she is first hired, providing opportunities to learn new skills, distributing resources that are beneficial for the employees tasks, and any other developmental activities. The purpose of this study is to examine the human resources development of nigeria as the road map for vision 20. Anakwe 2002 in a study of human resource management practices in nigeria found that traditional human resource management functions, are very much practiced by human resource professionals which. The impact of human resource development on economic.
Therefore, this paper examines the nexus between economic recession and human resource planning. Abstract there is presently an increasing interaction of national economic systems all over the world through the growth in international trade, investment and capital flows. Nigeria is a dynamic country that is blessed with abundant human and natural resources. Womens marginalization in nigeria and the way forward. Human resource development and nigeria economy a case. Osagie university of benin, faculty of education, benin city, edo state, nigeria. Introduction great changes have been brought to our economy, society, and culture with the rapid development of science and technology, especially the usage of internet and computer technology. The country has a publication of 140 million according to the 2006 census figures and high amongst the oil. Impact of human capital development on poverty reduction in. Human resource, electronic human resource management ehrm in china 1. Human beings are the agents and the beneficiaries of this development.
Challenges of human resource management in the african public. The financial reward obtained from participation in production activity is the main way that individuals are able to participate in. The challenges of human resources development in nigerian. Nevertheless, most organizations are characterized by lack of funding for human resource management research and development. Challenges of human resource management in the african. Stages in the evolution and development of human resource management. Human resource development and nigeria economy a case study. The evolution of human resource development although the term human resource development has been in common use since the 1980s, the concept has in vogue longer than that. Jan 15, 2011 human capital formation involves investment in education, training, health and other social services that will enhance the productive capacity of labour. Department of industrial relations and personnel management, faculty of business administration, university of lago. It is a matter of common knowledge that every business. Towards improved human resource development in nigeria. Pdf human resource development and educational standard in.
This study examines the effect of human resource development on organization productivity a study of selected manufacturing firms in anambra state. Nigeria has one of the largest stocks of human resources for health hrh in africa but, like the other 57 hrh crisis countries, has densities of nurses, midwives and doctors that are still too low to effectively deliver essential health services 1. By closing this message, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Human resource development in nigeria global academic group. Hr professionals should display a high level of sensitivity with regards to performance management and the development of leadership in particular, as these are. Published by european centre for research training and development uk. Human resources is called human resource development and refers to teaching managers and professionals the skills needed for both present and future jobs or can be defined as a step taken by the organization to foster learning among employees. Human capital development and its impact on firm performance. Nigerias economy allows the importation of new technologies to enhance hrm, but training is still a bit slow, thus. The paper empirically examines the impact of hrd and oc on financial sector employees in nigeria. Introduction in the face of recent global challenges facing economies of the world, almost all the nations of the. Pdf human resources development in nigerian commercial banks.
Human resource development and educational standard in nigeria dr. A high rating in human capital development indices places a country among the leading countries of the world. Participation and choice are key elements in this view of human resource development. In nigeria, this important and critical resource has not been fully developed, managed and utilized in such a manner that would. The paper concludes and recommends that to harness human resource for sustainable development in nigeria, there is dire need to reverse the poor state of the sociopolitical, legal, economic and. In this regard, human resource development hrd of an organization could be seen as strategy to improve the capacity of employees, bring about organizational commitment oc and promote performance. The globalization of business is having a significant impact on human resource management practices. To identify the relationship between human capital development and poverty reduction in nigeria discuss how human resource development through education can be made effective to alleviate poverty in nigeria. Promoting ongoing professional development professional development requires an effective mix of employerfunded support programmes and accountability systems. The history of human resource development is the history of training and education for work. Research and human capital development are critical to the development of any nation. Human resource development introductory note the pfi users toolkit responds to a need for specific and practical implementation guidance revealed from the experience of the countries that have already used or plan to use the pfi. The importance of human factor in any type of cooperative endeavor cannot be overemphasized.
Human resource management practices in nigeria taylor. The study aims to determine the extent at which effective human resource development can enhance productivity in order to reduce poor performance in organization, to determine the. As a result, human resource has been identified as one of the most important catalyst in the nation\s development. Economic recession, human resource management, unemployment. Therefore, the effort to push nigeria forward to attain the desired vision 20. Despite the application of technology in modern business management, human resources are still relevant and most adaptive resources of the organization.
In nigeria, this important and critical resource has not been fully developed, managed and utilized in such a manner that would engender development. Recommendations were also made to help improve the countrys human capital. Globalization and human resource development in nigeria. In its effort to transform the continent, the african union has adopted the agenda 2063, the vision of which is an integrated, prosperous and peaceful africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the international arena. Development of society is the major preoccupation of most governments in the third world countries. Introduction in the face of recent global challenges facing. The effect of human resources development on organizational. After this study, if the findings prove that human resource development leads to economic development, i will accept the null hypothesis. In addition, to investigate the strategies, routes and methods the. Human resource management expert in nigeria are befuddled as to how the human resource element in the industry is to perform in the wake of the global financial meltdown. These are not simply costs but investment with valuable returns that can be calculated.
Globalization and human resource development in nigeria dr. Anakwe 2002 in a study of human resource management practices in nigeria found that traditional human resource management functions, are very much practiced by. The level of human resource formation in africa has been. Challenges of research and human capital development in nigeria. Although the human resource development field has developed significantly since the second world war, the historical origins of human resource development cannot be separated from the histories of education and training. Training and development is basically directed at employee but its ultimate impact goes to organization, because the end user of its benefits is the organization itself raja et al, 2011. This paper is aimed at examining the effects low standard of education in nigeria on its human resource development. Pdf human resources development is one of the management functions that are aimed at maximizing the return on the investments. The management of human resources in organizations has made a transition over the years from a status of insignifi cance to one of strategic importance schuler.
The dynamics of entry and exit from the health workforce in many countries remains poorly understood, and many. Human resource development and the future challenges. Human development report 2019 inequalities in human development in the 21st century briefing note for countries on the 2019 human development report nigeria introduction the main premise of the human development approach is that expanding peoples freedoms is both the main aim of, and the principal means for sustainable development. Challenges of human resource management in the public service. Pdf effect of human resource development on organization. The models estimates were estimated via multiple econometric model of the ordinary least square. Challenges of research and human capital development in. This research work attempts to access the importance of human resources as a catalyst for economic growth development in nigeria. Mentoring by more experienced employees is also recommended for employee development. Their capacity as agents of shd can be formed, maintained and utilized. This paper is the effect of human resource development on organizational productivity. Development of the toolkit has involved government users, cooperation with other.
The concept human resource, human capital and manpower connote the same thing and. This paper examines the impact of human capital formation on the economic growth of nigeria from 19752008. The top management becomes more sensitive to employees problems and human processes due to increased openness in communication. Impact of human capital development on poverty reduction. Human capital formation involves investment in education, training, health and other social services that will enhance the productive capacity of labour. Human resource development is bothspecific and careerspecific. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Empirical study of training and development as a tool for. Human capital development, education, private universities, challenges introduction educational institutions are established to train and develop human resources for overall individual and national development. Effectiveness of human resources development of construction.
Perhaps, an effective sectoral manpower development and utilization planning cycle might be a panacea to human resource development strategies for effective. Evidence from developmental economics 267 concept as traditionally defined to say that expenditures on education, training, and medical care, etc. Impact of human resource development and organizational. For nigeria to achieve and sustain socioeconomic development, it really needs to wake up and focus on total training and management of. Support without accountability and monitoring is likely to result in little impact and an. Human resources as a catalyst for economic growth and development in nigeria a case study of abuja municipal area council abstract. Human resources development in nigeria international centre for. The role of electronic human resource management in. The need for human capital development as an essential component of nation building. To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our cookie policy. A contemporary perspective kipkemboi jacob rotich1, moi university, school of human resource development, department of development studies, p. Training will have the greatest impact when it is bundled together with other human resource. Or, human resource development can be informal as in employee coaching by a manager or internal training and development classes taught by internal staff or a consultant. Human resources are crucial to the process of adding value to all other nonhuman resources and ensuring sustainable human development shd.
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