Administrative Staff Perception of Human Resource Management in Tertiary Institutions in South Eastern Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the extent administrative staff perceived human resources management in tertiary institutions in South Eastern Nigeria. The focus was on the conduct staff training and development, staff appraisal and promotion. Two research questions guided the study. This study was carried out in South Eastern Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey. All the government owned tertiary institutions in the area were studied. The population of this study comprised 2083 principal officers, unit heads and senior registry staff from colleges of education, polytechnic and universities in South Eastern Nigeria. A sample size of 336 principal officers, unit heads and senior registry staff colleges of education, polytechnic and universities was selected based on a normal confidence level of 0.05 to determine the sample size using Taro Yamane’s formula. Proportionate sampling technique was used. A researcher-developed questionnaire was used in data collection. The instrument was duly validated in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The reliability of the instrument was obtained a pilot study conducted in South-South, Nigeria. Data got from the pilot study were analyzed using Cronbach alpha. The reliability coefficient was 0.81 Copies of the instrument were administered directly on the respondents by the researcher and with the help of 4 research assistants.