Human Resource Management Research Papers/Topics

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM IN RURAL BANKS: A CASE STUDY OF THE LOWER PRA RURAL BANK IN THE SHAMA DISTRICT OF THE WESTERN REGION

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance appraisal system in the Lower Pra Rural Bank. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used to assess the performance appraisal system in the rural bank. The quantitative aspect adopted a cross-sectional approach using a self administered questionnaire while the qualitative aspect took the form of in-depth interviews to obtain qualitative data to supplement the quantitative data. A total of 50 respondents were i...

EFFECTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT ON PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF SENIOR STAFF IN KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

ABSTRACT Managing organizational commitment brings positive outcomes to organizations. These outcomes are measured in terms of loyalty, intention to leave, work stress and self performance. The purpose of this research was to find out the effect of organizational commitment on the performance of senior staff of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The research was conducted by employing both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Stage one involved the...

TRAINING AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES AT PRUDENTIAL BANK LIMITED CAPE COAST

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of training on job performance of employees at Prudential Bank Limited’s Cape Coast branches. Descriptive survey design is employed in this study. Using questionnaires, responses were sourced from fifty-six (56) staff who were selected using census sampling technique and analysed using multiple regression analysis. The result of the study revealed that training programmes at the bank usually take the form of on-the-job training (co...

REWARD SYSTEMS AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA.

ABSTRACT Reward management is one of the ways used by organizations for attracting and retaining suitable employees as well as helping them to improve their performance. This study was conducted at the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between reward systems and employee performance at University of Ghana. Specifically, the study sought to determine the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards an...

BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF TRAINING AT STARLIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, CAPE COAST

ABSTRACT Starlife Assurance Company Limited is one of Ghana’s premier life insurance companies, and has contributed immensely to the growth of the insurance industry in Cape Coast. The company, like most insurance companies, has a training policy as prescribed by their Human Resource Department. However, the availability of the policy alone does not imply that the company’s training practices are without challenges. The study therefore sought to investigate the challenges Starlife Assura...

Work Environment and Employee Performance: Evidence of University of Health and Allied Sciences, Volta Region, Ghana

ABSTRACT Employee welfare at the work place has become an important topic for discussion in human resource development literature. There is a teaming effort by both public and private organisations to improve the quality of their work environment. However, literature and a cursory observation of general work environment shows a state of poor work environment which cause constant employee agitations. Consequently, this study sought to investigate the effectiveness of work environment practices...

Evaluation of the Performance Appraisal System of Ghana Post Company Limited, Tamale Metropolis

ABSTRACT The study identified that several challenges may hinder the effectiveness of performance appraisal systems and thus aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the performance appraisal system operating within the Ghana Post Company Limited. This was pursued through examining the nature of the performance appraisal system of the company, assessing the effectiveness of the performance appraisal system, and discussing how appraisal results influence staff performance. A descriptive design w...

The Status of Training and Development of Human Resource in SSNIT – Tema Branch Offices

ABSTRACT It is an indispensable fact that training and development of human resource is paramount to the achievement of organisational goals and enhancement of organisational image. Most recently, however, it was common knowledge that some employers have overlooked the importance of human resource development. The critical question this study seeks to address is “to what extent is human resource development appreciated in SSNIT? The sample size of the study is 70 and it comprises employees ...

Factors Affecting Retention of Health Professionals in the Upper West Region of Ghana

ABSTRACT The primary objective of this study is to assess the factors influencing retention of health professional in Upper West Region. The multistage sampling procedure was used to select a sample of 126 health professionals. The study employed a cross sectional study design. Primary data were collected using a selfadministered questionnaire. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were presented using descriptive statistics. Structural equation modelling (SEM) wa...

Assessment of Training Programmes in the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit of Ghana Police Service

ABSTRACT This study was conducted on the premise that despite the importance of staff training in the attainment of organizational goals, most organizations do not conduct staff training programmes very well. The objective of this study was to assess the training programme of the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service in terms of expectation of the trainees before and after the training and its training activities. The survey research design was adopted for this s...

COMPENSATION AND RETENTION OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS’ IN THE NSAWAM ADOAGYIRI MUNICIPALITY, GHANA

ABSTRACT Although there have been a number of studies on compensation and teacher retention, Nsawam Adoagyiri district has received little attention. It is against this background that the current study focused on the compensation and retention of teachers in the district. The study adopted the quantitative approach to research. The explanatory design was also employed. From a population of 355, 285 teachers were sampled from the five circuits of the district using stratified random sampling ...

THE EFFECTS OF WORKING CONDITIONS ON THE HEALTH OF THE STAFF OF GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED IN ASHANTI ZONE

ABSTRACT The working conditions of the Ghana Commercial Bank Limited (GCB Ltd) has been regarded by its members of staff as unfavorable, as it has had negative repercussions on their health. By virtue of this problem, this study sought to ascertain the effect of the conditions of work on the health of the bank’s staff members in Kumasi Zone. Specifically, the research examined the elements that motivated workers to render their services with the bank, the nature of their conditions of work ...

EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND PRODUCTIVITY: A CASE STUDY OF WEST AFRICAN MILLS COMPANY LIMITED (WAMCO)

ABSTRACT The quality of the human resource of an organization is essential to its success. As such, every organization must seek to improve the quality of its workforce through training. Training has a direct impact on the performance of employees hence improving the company’s output and productivity. Therefore this study sought to analyses how employee training programs influence performance of West African Mills Company Limited. Data was derived through questionnaires administered to samp...

STAFF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE JUDICIAL SERVICE OF GHANA

ABSTRACT The general objective of the study was to evaluate the performance appraisal (PA) system of the Ghana Judicial Service (GJS) Headquarters. This was pursued through examining the processes of staff performance appraisal at the headquarters, determining the level of understanding of the administrative staff on the performance appraisal, and assessing the effectiveness of performance appraisal in the GJS headquarters. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was employed to study 38 apprais...

TRAINING AS A TOOL FOR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN THE MODERN BANKING INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF THE RURAL BANKS IN THE BRONG-AHAFO REGION

ABSTRACT Training is a pre-requisite for the growth and survival of rural banks in this era of competitive banking. Indeed, the importance of training to the effective and smooth running of rural banks cannot be over-emphasised. The principal aim of the study was to ascertain whether training is a tool for performance improvement in the modern banking industry with particular reference to rural banks. The descriptive research design was used for the study. The target population comprised all ...


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