THE EFFECT OF INADEQUATE HUMAN RESOURCES ON THE GROWTH OF ADAMAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, MUBI BETWEEN 2015-2020

This study examined the effect of inadequate human resources on the growth of Adamawa State University, Mubi. The population of the study was drawn from the academic staff of Adamawa State University, Mubi, and simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the sample for the study. The research employed the use of both primary and secondary method of data and was analyzed using tables where the respondent`s opinions were calculated using simple percentage. The major findings of the study revealed that inadequate human resources have short and long term effect on the growth of Adamawa State University, Mubi. Thus, inadequate human resources have negative consequences on staff productivity and efficiency. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the management of Adamawa State University, Mubi need to see human resources as a vital aspect in the institutions growth and should provide adequate measure to reduce the negative consequences of inadequate human resources management. Human resources department such as academic planning and establishment unit in Adamawa State University, Mubi should adjust their responsibility by engaging more qualified staff so as to help utilize other resources well for effective human resources as a means of organizational growth and development.