Abstract:
The main purpose of the study was to assess human resources management practices
in recruitment and selection and how it impacts on organisational performance, using
COLTEK as a case study. This study used survey research design. Quantitative
research approach was used. The target population was the administrative staff of the
College of Technology Education, Kumasi comprising of 150 staff. Random
sampling method was used to select 108 respondents for the study. Questionnaire was
the main instrument used to gather primary data. Data collected was analysed using
the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Descriptive statistics
(frequencies, percentages and mean) was used to answer the research questions. The
data was presented using frequency and percentage tables. The study results indicated
that the UEW-K had existing formal policy for recruitment and selection of workers.
The methods for the recruitment and selection of COLTEK workers HR
administrators include internet recruitment, radio advert, television advert,
newspaper advert, professional association(s), employment agencies, employee
referrals, recruitment from school, job fairs, job proofing, in-house (internal
recruitment), initial job offers and the labour office. The top f i v e (5) ranked, in the
highest order includes, poor human resource planning, ineffective job analysis,
competency level on the part of employee, cost of recruitment and selection of
employees and poor working condition of workers. The study recommended that in
situations of internal recruitment, t h e H R a d m i n i s t r a t o r s s h o u l d ensure that
the job vacancy is communicated to all departments and divisions of the workplace,
intranet, notice boards, newsletter, team meetings etc. and include communication to
those on leave to recruit the right staff to occupy the vacant position.
Description:
A PROJECT REPORT PRESENTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
MANAGEMENT STUDIES EDUCATION OF UNIVERSITY OF
EDUCATION, WINNEBA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR) DEGREE.