THE ROLE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION (A CASE STUDY OF IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE)

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Abstract

This study was set to investigate the role of personnel management in local government administration in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The study enlightened the general public of the challenges encountered by employees in local government areas in Nigeria. This study employed mixed methods research design that used both qualitative and quantitative approaches in a single study to gather or analyze data. The study employed simple random sampling techniques. A sample size of 30 respondents from Ifelodun council secretariat were purposely selected for the study. The study adopted a survey design, since this method allows determination of sample characteristics for a large group in a very short time. From the findings, it was clear that there are problems facing personnel management in Local Government administration. Some suggestions were made based on the findings and conclusions from the study.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

1. Introduction
2. Statement of the Problem
   1. Aims and Objectives of the study
   1. Research Questions
   1. Research Hypotheses
   1. The scope and limitation of the study
   1. Significance of the study
   1. Research Methodology
   1. Definition of terms used

References

CHAPTER TWO

• Literature review
  • Definitions of personnel management
  • Types of personnel management
  • Function of personnel management department
  • The United system of personnel management as it applied to Ifelodun Local government.
  • Administrative and management in an Organization.

2.7 Organizational Structure of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State

2.8 Roles of Personnel Department in Ifelodun Local Government

2.9 Effect of the Personnel Department in the Local Government

References

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction

3.2    Research Design

3.3    Description of Study Area

3.4    Population of the Study

3.5    Sample and Sampling Technique

3.6    Instrumentation

3.7    Procedure for data Collection

3.8    Reliability and Instrumentation

3.9    Validity of the Instrument

3.10  Procedure for data Analysis

References

CHAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Presentation and Interpretation of Data

References

CHAPTER FIVE

• Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
  • Summary
  • Conclusions
  • Recommendations

Bibliography

                                    CHAPTER ONE

                                   INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study

        Labour as a factor of production is different from the other factors like Material, machinery and money in as much as it has a will of its own. The importance of human factors in an efficient and successful Management of Industrial enterprises for the management to think in terms of providing some machinery for managing men. Personnel department came to be recognized as an internal part of the managerial set-up. The outcome of the development is the emergence of personnel management as vital part of management studies.

        Besides the recognition of the importance of the human factors and some other factors also contributed towards, the development of personnel management. The recognized labour (i.e the trade Unions) has to remain in touch with the needs and aspirations of the people at work and ensure that the observance of large numbers of complicated rules framed by the government for the protection of the interest of the workers, some agencies was necessary since the workers are employed in very large numbers and new on continuous basis in modern days. More so, as the work of various departments is of specialized nature. The management under the factory system of production could not have been carried, on by the existing organs of management. A separate department was absolutely essential for coping with this task the personnel department was established for this purpose.

        The proper management of human factors in an organization involves careful handling of relationship among the individual to work. Personnel management is meant to assist in maintaining these relationship on a basis which enables all those engaged in the undertaking to make their best  personnel contribution to the effective working of the undertaking. The personnel management which is primarily concerned with human relationship within an organization. It attempts to ensure the mental and material welfare of the employees so that they work efficiently. Personnel management in a modern sense is only but a sub-system of modern scientific management system which is concerned only with the operational function of management in an organization or institution.

        Personnel Management requires a personnel manager whose work is to carryout those personnel management function. The modern management function has made its functions two fold: The operative and management function, the operative function is central to the personnel manager in an organization.

        The operative function of a personnel manager is multi-dimensional and pivotal in realization of pre-determined objectives of the organization. The personnel manager is the linkman between the workers and the management he has the responsibility of interpreting and implementing management policy decision to the knowledge and understanding of the workers and tries to integrate it with the organization objectives in order to achieve greater success. He also needs to maintain high level of discipline among his staff. The discipline should be sees from the point of obedience on the part of both the subordinate and the superior officers.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

The quest for strategies executive arms of local government might use to motivate their council workers has been a long and rather frustrating one. To a large extent, the frustration is due to the dubious assumption that there is a single approach that will fit all workers in the council. Managing people who do the local government work is of critical importance to politicians and government leaders as well as citizens. It is important to learn that most of such jobs is inherently important only for some people. For others, work is little more than a necessary part of living. This difference is normal and recognizing it is far better than judging it. Research suggests that individuals who work in relatively low-skilled, routine jobs tend to have something other than their job as the main subject of concern in their lives. Professionals, on the other hand, tend to consider their work as a central part of their own identity. For them, achievements in their work are of vital importance to personal satisfaction and self-esteem. This study is intended to provide information on the role of personnel management in local government administration.  And also, suggest a number of strategies for overcoming the problem of personnel management in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State.

1.3 OBJETIVES OF THE STUDY

The main aim of this study is to examine the role of personnel management in local government administration. The specific objectives are:

1. To investigate the role that personnel management play in administration of local government in Ifelodun Local Government area of Kwara State.
2. To find out the problems facing personnel management in Ifelodun Local Government area of Kwara State.
3. To examine how motivation of council workers can help local governments in achieving their objectives.
4. To recommend and suggest ways of solving the identified challenges in Ifelodun Local Government area of Kwara State.
   1. Research Objectives

The following research questions would act as a guide to this study:

1. Does personnel management play any significant role in the administration of local government in Ifelodun Local Government area?
2. Are there problems facing personnel management in Ifelodun Local Government area?
3. Does motivation of council workers help local governments in achieving their objectives?
4. Are there possible ways of solving the challenges in Ifelodun Local Government area?
   1. Research Hypotheses

The following statements of hypotheses were formulated by the researcher to be tested in the course of the study;

H₀: Personnel management does not play any significant role in the administration of local government in Ifelodun Local Government area.

H₁: Personnel management do play a significant role in the administration of local government in Ifelodun Local Government area.

H₀: There are no problems facing personnel management in Ifelodun Local Government area.

H₂: There are problems facing personnel management in Ifelodun Local Government area.

1.6 THE SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

        The focus of this study is the Ifelodun Local Government personnel department. This study will lay much emphasis on the role and functions of personnel management on various departments in local government administration particularly (Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state).

1.7   SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

        Apart from the fact that the work is to be carried out in partial fulfillment of the award of national diploma, it would also provide insight to both the writer and readers and it will serve as reference for any other research work.

1.8   RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

        In any research work of this nature, there are various methods or techniques available for the gathering of data or information. The method may be through primary or secondary data. The primary source of data include: the questionnaire, observation, interview etc while the secondary sources are: documentation, books, journals, newspapers, articles etc therefore the researcher has chosen the secondary source of data collection.

1. DEFINITION OF TERMS USED

For the purpose of clarity and proper understanding, it would be necessary to define and explain some of the terms used in this project.

1. Discipline: point of obedience on the part of both the subordinate and the superior officers.
2. Management: Is a very exciting and dynamic discipline which has special appeal to the people who aim at getting things done in an efficient and effective way.
3. Personnel Department: Maintaining relationship on a basis which enables all those engage in the undertaking to make their best professional contributions to the effective working of the undertakings.
4. Personnel Manager: The linkman between the workers and the management.
5. Administration: This is a process of other people in the organization in order to achieve a stated objective.

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