RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE A STUDY OF ABA NORTH L.G.A

ABSTRACT This study investigated the relationship between recruitment process and organizational performance. Using selected organizations in Aba, Abia State Nigeria as a case study. In an increasingly competitive business environment, effective recruitment is critical for attracting, selecting and retaining talent that drivers organization success. The research aimed to assess how various recruitment practice such as sourcing strategies, selection methods and induction process. Impact organizational performance metrics including employee productivity, service delivery and staff retention. Findings revealed that recruitment process in Aba North LGA are largely influenced by political interference, nepotism and a lack of standardized criteria only 38% of respondents agreed that recruitment is based on merit, while 62% cited favoritism as a dominant factor. Statistical analysis showed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.67, P < 0.01) between transparent merit based recruitment and improved organizational performance. This study recommended that adoption of a structured transparent and merit-driven recruitment framework to enhance staff quality and organizational outcome.