Ex-Raying the Nexus Between Public Administration and Human Resource Management in Nigerian Public Sector Organizations

Abstract

The study is focused to examine the nexus between Public Administration and Human Resource Management in public sector organization. Public administration as a field of study and practice essentially focused on the direction and utilization of both human and material resources. These characteristics has placed Public Administration a veritable instrument for efficient and effective Human resource management making it more influential in their day-to-day activities. Hence, this study examines how Public Administration, influence the effectiveness and efficiency of Human Resource Management practices in public sector organizations, ascertain the symbiotic relationship between Public Administration and Human Resource Management and to identify challenges in aligning Human Resource Management practices with the principles of Public Administration. The study has theoretical, empirical and practical significance. The study adopted Weber’s Bureaucratic Theory and Scientific Management Theory. The study used content analysis. The study found that Public Administration has influence on the efficient and effectiveness of Human Resource Management practices in public sector organizations, it also found that there is significant nexus between Public Administration and Human Resource Management and in addition there are identify challenges face in aligning Human Resource Management practices with the principles of Public Administration. The researcher therefore recommended that public sector institutions should prioritize the integration of relevant theoretical frameworks, such as Weber's bureaucratic theory and Frederick Taylor’s Scientific Management Theory into their HRM policy development and implementation processes, it is recommended that continuous training and development programs be established for HR professionals.