ABSTRACT
Every business enterprise, big or small, public or private operates within the framework of policies aimed at achieving a set objective. These policies take into account the dynamic nature of the business environments, individual needs and aspiration and above all, the cultural framework of organizational effectiveness or productivity very much depends on the nature of these policies formulated and also on other mode of implementation.
It is on this premise that this research work was initiated to understand various personnel policies operative in organizations with particular reference to ANAMCO as a study.
The research also aimed at identifying the effects, importance and source of the problems associated with the ineffective personnel policies. Due to the importance of these policies to any enterprise, a particular department to usually given a pride of place in the scheme of things, and is responsible for the initiation and formulation of these policies for the general being of such organization.
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE:
General Background of the subject matter.2
Statement of Problems.3
Problems that the study will be concerned with.5
The importance of studying the area.7
Definition of terms.8
Reference. 10
CHAPTER TWO:
The origin of the subject area.12
School of thought within the subject area.13
The school of thought relevant to the problem study.18
Different methods of studying the problems.29
References 32
CHAPTER THREE:
3.0 Presentation of data and analysis 34
3.2 Analysis of data. 45
3.3 Recommendation. 45
3.4 Conclusion. 46
References. 48
Bibliography 49
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Certain cardinal factors determine the success and growth of any organization. One of the factors is the personnel department in any given organization.
These personnel policies and programmes are usually initiated and formulated by the personnel department headed by a personnel Director/Manager or individual relation officer, as the organization deems fit.
This research work tends to investigate personnel policies as it affects promotion of staff recruitment as personnel, training and development of personnel, and disciplinary measure against erring staff of the ANAMCO Limited.
The functions of this personnel department linger on the above area of concern in an organization. It is therefore pertinent to point out here that a well concerned set and effective implementation of personnel policies help the management to achieve the cooperate objective of an organization.
These policies when being formulated should be in line with the organization’s culture and those of the business environment. The concept of this culture is important to our modern managers as it goes a long way to influence the organizational structure, leadership philosophy selection, discipline, and salary and wage administration among others. This culture embraces the values, shared beliefs and sentiments interest to the individual with a given society or its subdivision. A careful study will reveal the influence or effects of personnel policies on organizational effectiveness. A case company (ANAMCO) Enugu on which this research is being carried out.
In the past, many profit and nonprofit oriented enterprise did not realize the important role personnel department plays in realizing the organizational objectives. The major functions then were that of welfare services.
But in the recent past, personnel started to e recognized as a major tool in achieving the co-operate objectives of any organization. These functions now include initiation and formulation of personnel policies advice to the management and development and training, recruitment and selection, salary and wage welfare and services, industrial relations, promotion and disciplines etc.
Many organizations now cannot successfully operate without those noble roles performed by the personnel department. A good set of personnel policies if well implemented ensures greater organizational effectiveness. This is the more reason why the personnel department is not given a pride of place in any organization’s policy formulation. Some vital areas as seen under the personnel department functions are usually taken into consideration. The culture of the people and society is also considered so that more effective and goal oriented policies are made.
The researcher’s study of (ANAMCO) Ltd Enugu will show the various effects of personnel policies on the organizational effectiveness.
The main objective of this project is to provide a suggestive solution to the problems associated with the initiation, formulation and implementation of personnel policies in organization.
The end of this project shall provide us provided with the system that can be used to achieve the following objectives.
This study is concerned with the various personnel policies and their effects on the overall organization effectiveness. It also goes to unravel some of the problems associated with ineffectiveness personnel management.
The place of personnel department in an enterprise with respect to policy formulation and implementation was also covered.
It was also aimed at investigating the various conditions requiring training and development of employees with the aim of improving their productivity and general efficiency.
Nevertheless, this scope was visited with some constraints; hence the study was narrowed to ANAMCO Ltd. Enugu as a case study.
Notwithstanding, the scope intended to cover in study; the researcher was constrained with the following factors.
However, a good and reliable project work like this comes out in spite of the foregoing limiting factors.
In essence, this research work is aimed at serving certain important roles in relation to individuals or group of individuals or a particular event.
In view of the effects which personnel policy have on the overall growth and efficiency many organizations, this project work becomes important to both the management and labour (employees).
Secondly, the study will help our modern managers in their policy, formulation and implementation with a view to attain the cooperate objectives of their organization. Furthermore, it is hoped that the result of this study will serve in shaping the organization policy; towards the attainment of the set objectives.
Lastly, this study is very important to the ANAMCO Ltd. Enugu in providing a base for it to address certain area and to be able to come out with result oriented policies and programmes.
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