Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Performance in Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the impact of human resource management practices on the performance of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba. The study adopted descriptive research survey design and data were collected using primary data. The respondents were reached using a 12 items structured questionnaire designed in a five points Likert scale. However, out of the total number of questionnaires distributed only 312 but only 248 were duly completed and returned giving a retrieval rate of 79%. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical techniques, mean and standard deviation was the major descriptive statistical technique used while two hypotheses were tested using simple linear regression. Findings revealed that, there is a significant relationship between recruitment and job satisfaction of employees in the university. The findings also revealed that there was a significant effect between employee training and employee efficiency. Premised findings, it can be concluded that there is a significant positive relationship between human resource management practices and employee performance in Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba. it was recommended that employee recruitment and should not only be sustained but it should be intensified and it should be carried out through the merit system.