PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL EFFICIENCY: A STUDY OF DELTA STATE CIVIL SERVICE 2019-2024

Student: Blessing Chisom Iyiegbu
Supervisor: Dr Davis O. Efeurhobo
HOD: Dr Voke C. Mgbonyebi
Department of Public Administration
Management Science
University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between personnel recruitment practices and organizational efficiency within the Delta State Civil Service from 2019 to 2024. The civil service sector is pivotal in ensuring effective governance and public service delivery. This research aims to investigate how much the delta state services, productivity have been affected by the recruitment and selection policy to examine whether delta state public service, recruitment, selection and productivity are related e.t.c. This study is based on the theory of Resource Based view (RBV) which states that sustainable competitive advantage is achievable when organizations have human resource pool which cannot be imitated or substituted by competitors. Resource Based theory also entails that organization should constantly evaluate their workforce to ensure that they have the right people with the right skills in the right places to ensure sustainable competitive advantage. The significance of the study presents the value or contribution which the research will make the existing knowledge. Research is most important tool for advancing knowledge and enables man to relate more effectively to his environment. Recommendations for policy reforms and strategic initiatives are provided to enhance the recruitment framework, ultimately contributing to better public service outcomes.

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