EFFECTIVE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: A STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH PEOPLE IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The need for productivity improvement is manifest in Nigeria as in other countries of the world, whether developed or developing. The productivity improvement movement has gained impetus mainly because of the importance of increased productivity to economic growth and invariably national development. The most critical factor in productivity improvement efforts is the human element. Thus, this paper advocates the better management of human resources as a key strategy for improving productivity through people in Nigeria. The rationale for canvassing this strategy is self-evident particularly because the effectiveness of any organisation is largely dependent upon the optimal utilisation of human resources. To achieve high levels of labour productivity, it is therefore imperative for there to be effective management of human resources.