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Human Resource Management And Organizational Performance Of Consulting Firms In The Nigerian Construction Industry
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1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This
study will show the importance of HRM in Quantity Surveying
organizations and as well as its influence on employees in Quantity
Surveying firms in the Nigerian construction industry
The result of
the study will also show the importance and the impact of HRM practices
in the development of construction projects in the Nigeria construction
industry. The study will also show the relationship level between HRM
and contractors and its contribution to the Nigerian economy.
An
assessment of the study would provide valuable information on the
Influence of Human resource management on organization performance of
contractor’s in the Nigerian construction industry.
1.5 SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
scope of this research is limited to the influence of Human resource
management basic practices on organization performance of QS firms in
the Nigerian construction industry.
The study is limited to
Respondents construction organizations within Lagos Metropolitan because
Lagos has larger number of organizations practicing and they also have
their headquarters in Lagos which will lead to easy access of
information by the researcher.
Target respondents for this study are
professionals in the contractor’s organization and Lagos metropolitan is
to be studied for this research work.
1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS
a.
HUMAN RESOURCES: This is the part of the management process that
specializes in the management of people in work organizations
b.
MANAGEMENT: Management may be seen as a science or as an art. The image
of management as a science is based on the view that experts have
accumulated a distinct body of knowledge about management which, if
studied and applied, can enhance organizational effectiveness.
c. EMPLOYEES: This refers to people that are paid to work
d.
STAFFING: This deals with obtaining people with appropriate skills,
abilities, knowledge and experience to fill jobs in the work
organization
e. REWARDS: This involves the design and
administration of reward systems. Practices include job evaluation,
performance appraisal, and benefits
f. JOB EVALUATION: This is the determination of the worth of a job to an organization
g.
JOB SATISFACTION: Job satisfaction is the quality, state, or level of
satisfaction which is the result of various interests and attitudes of a
person.
h. CONSULTING ORGANIZATION/FIRM: A consulting firm/
organization is a firm of one or more experts (consultants) that
provides professional advice to an individual or an organization. The
primary purpose of a consulting firm is to provide access to industry
specific specialists/consultants and subject matter experts.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research work aims at assessing the impact of human resources management of organizational performance of quantity surveying firms in Nigeria. In order to achieve this aim, the study aims at assessing the level of human resource management practice among quantity surveying firms, determining the relationship between human resource management practice and organizational performance of quantity surveying firms and identify which of the human resource management practice mostly influence organ ... Continue reading---
