EFFECTIVE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AS A KEY TO ACCOMPLISHING ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS ( A STUDY OF IMO STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION)

This study examines effective Human Resource Management as a key to accomplishing organizational goals. The study focuses on four major HRM practices: recruitment and selection, training and development, employee motivation, and performance appraisal. The main objective is to determine how these HRM practices influence organizational performance and goal achievement. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to 133 respondents. The data were analyzed using mean scores and a 4-point Likert scale. Findings from the study revealed that recruitment and selection significantly improve organizational performance by ensuring that qualified personnel are employed. Training and development were found to enhance employee skills and productivity. Employee motivation was shown to increase commitment and efficiency, while performance appraisal was found to improve employee output through feedback and evaluation.