ABSTRACT

Over the last decade, much research has been conducted in the field of human resource management (HRM) and its associations with organizational performance. Prior studies have found substantial positive evidence for statistical associations between HRM and organizational performance. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between HRM practices and firm performance. This study examines the relationships among HRM practices and firm performance. The researcher adopted the descriptive survey design. Primary data was sourced through the instrument of questionnaire. The findings revealed among others HRM has a great impact on organizational performance. The researcher recommended among others that HRM should endeavor to have a well-structured effective organizational performance in order to achieve the set up objectives.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page……………………………………………………………….......  i

Dedication.……………………………………………………………….....ii

Certification………………………………………………………………... iii

Declaration…………..…………………………………………………….. iv

Acknowledgements..….……………………………………… ……. v

Abstract…………………………………………………………………….vii

Table of Contents……………………………………………………….viii

List of Tables……………………………………………………………… ix

CHAPTER ONE: INTODUCTION

1.1Background to the study………………………………….1

1.2 Statement of the problem………………………………2

1.3 Research Questions………………………………………...2

1.4 Objectives of the study ……………………………………………..2-3

1.5 Research Hypotheses ………………………………………………...3

1.6 Significance of the study…………………………………………..3

1.7 Scope of the Study………………………………………………….....4

1.8 Limitations of the study…………………………………………….4

1.9 Operational Definition of Terms…………………………………5

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………...6

2.2 Theoretical……………………………………………………………6-12

2.3 Theoretical Perspective of Organizational Performance…………….12-21

2.4 Link between HRM and Organizational Performance………………21-24

2.5 Methods used in Measuring Human Resource Management

Performance........................................................................................24-32

2.6 Empirical Review of HRM and Organizational Performance………32-35

2.7 Impact of HRM on Performance in Nigerian Breweries Plc.

Kaduna………………………………………………………………35-40

2.8 The Strategic Role of HRM…………………………………………40-44

2.9 Human Resource as a Source of Competitive Advantage…………..44-50

2.10 Review of Previous Studies…………………………………………..50

2.11 Summary……………………………………………………………..50

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………….51

3.2 Research Design………………………………………………………..51

3.3 Method of Data Collection……………………………………………..52

3.4 Population and Sample Size Determination…………………………53-57

3.5 Method of Data Analysis……………………………………………57-58

3.6 Justification for Method Used………………………………………….58

3.7 Summary……………………………………………………………….58

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………….59

4.2 Data Presentation and Analysis……………………………………..59-76

4.3 Test of Hypothesis…………………………………………………. 73-76

4.4 The Research Findings………………………………………………....76

4.5 General Discussion on the Implication of Findings & Summary……...77

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Summary……………………………………………………………78-79

5.2 Conclusion………………………………………………………….79-81

5.3 Recommendations……………………………………………………...81

      References………………………………………………………..….. 82

      Appendices………………………………………………………...86-88