DYNAMICS OF STAFF RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND PLACEMENT IN ENUGU STATE PUBLIC SERVICE

The study examined the dynamics of staff recruitment, selection and placement in of Enugu State public service. In order to achieve this, it specifically identified the process of staff recruitment, selection and placement in Enugu State public service; ascertained whether discrimination and favouritism are embedded in the recruitment process of the state public service; and it also examined whether political patronage hinders recruitment, selection and placement in the public service of Enugu State. The study adopted a survey design, and a sample size of one hundred respondents was drawn as a sample size. The sampling technique adopted was the simple random sampling. Chi-square and simple percentage, with the aid of tables and frequencies were used in the method of data presentation and analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the process of recruitment, selection and placement in the public service of Enugu State is based on non-merit system; that discrimination and favouritism in recruitment and selection affects staff productivity; and that political patronage impedes on recruitment, selection and placement into the public service of Enugu State. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among other things, that the Enugu State Civil Service should review the recruitment exercise, with a view to strengthening its operation.