ABSTRACT
The
need for improved productivity has become universally accepted and that it
depends on efficient and effective training is not less apparent. It has
further become necessary in view of advancement in modern world to invest in
training and development. Thus, this study attempts to explore the roles,
functions and performance of effective personnel management in a developed
organization. Human resources training and development helps to ensure that
staff (manpower) possess the knowledge and skills they need to perform their
job effectively for organization to grow. The findings and suggestions made are
therefore intended to aid in the impact of manpower training and development on
organization performance Particularly in Unilever Nigeria Plc. This research
work is divided into five chapters; chapter one deals with the general
introduction of topic, chapter two deals with review of relevant literatures.
Chapter three and four also focus of the research methodology, presentation and
analysis of data while chapter five deals with the summary of findings,
conclusion, recommendation, limitation of the study and suggestion for further
studies.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGES
Title
Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Abstract v
Table
of Contents vi
CHAPTER ONE
1.0
Introduction 1
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Aim and Objectives of the Study 2
1.3 Statement of the Problem 3
1.4 Research Questions 4
1.5 Research Hypotheses 5
1.6 Scope of the Study 5
1.7 Limitation of the Study 7
1.8 Historical Background of Unilever Nigeria Plc
1.8 Definition of Terms
References
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review 14
2.1 Introduction 14
2.2 Conceptual Framework 15
2.3 Objectives of Manpower Training and
Development 17
2.4.1 Training 17
2.4.2 Development 19
2.4.3 Manpower Training and Development Versus
20
Organization
Performance
2.5 Methods of Manpower Training and Development 21
2.6 Types of Training And Manpower Development
Programmes 22
2.7 The Need for Manpower Training and
Development 23
2.8 Problems Training and Development Can
Solve
in an Organization 24
2.9 Process of Training And Development 25
2.10 Training, Performance and Production 27
2.11 Approaches to Training 27
2.12 Summary 28
CHAPTER THREE
3.0
Research Methodology 30
3.1 Introduction 30
3.2 Re-Statement of Research Questions
and Hypothesis 30
33 Research Design 31
3.4 Characteristics of the Research Population 32
3.5 Sampling Size and Sampling Procedures 32
3.6 Selection of Data/Data Collection Method 33
3.7 Research Instruments 33
3.8
Statistical Analysis and Procedure 34
3.9 Limitation of Methodology 39
Reference
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data Presentation and Analysis 36
4.1 Introduction 36
4.2 Administration of Questionnaires 36
4.3 Respondents Characteristics and
Classifications 36
4.4 Presentation and Analysis of Data
(Research
Questions) 40
4.5 Test of Hypotheses 48
4.6 Discussion of Findings 56
Reference
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation 57
5.1 Summary 57
5.2 Conclusion 58
5.3 Recommendation 59
5.4 Limitations of Study 60
5.5 Suggestion for Further Studies 60
Bibliography 62
Appendixes 65
CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
There
are various factors that contribute to the success of any organization, these
factors include; Capital, equipment, land, manpower etc. All these factors are important
but the most significant factor is the human factor. For example, money may be
scarce and difficult to come but once you get it, you must have good people
around to manage it otherwise a huge amount can disappear into thin air and
this can spell down for the organization in question. In the same vein, land
may be expensive and the location may be fraught with problems. Since it is the
people that will put the other resources to work, it should be viewed as such
by management by giving it due attention in order to achieve its organizational
goals and objectives. This implies that the employees within an organization,
in order to perform their duties and make meaningful contribution to the
attainment of such organizational goals need to acquire the relevant skills and
knowledge.
Manpower
training is therefore aimed at ensuring that the right person is available for
the right job at the right time. This involves formulating a forward looking
plan to ensure that the necessary human effort to make it possible for the
survival and growth of any organization, it therefore, becomes paramount to
develop the employee.
Manpower
Development is a process of intellectual and emotional achievement through
providing the means by which people can grow on their jobs. It relates to
series of activities which an enterprise would embark upon to improve its
managerial capacity.
Manpower
training and development constitute one of the major cardinal areas of
personnel management which no organization can afford to toy with. It takes a
well trained workforce to have high quality products, all things being equal.
Of all the factors of production, man seems to be only factor that cannot be
used in its crude form. It has to be refined through training to get the best
out of it.
Therefore,
any organization who undermines the prominent position which training occupies
in the development of a virile workforce may jeopardize its chances of
surviving in the keenly competitive environment.
1.2 AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The main objective of this study is to determine
the impact of manpower training and development on organization performance of
Unilever Pic. The specific objective of the study is to:
i.
To provide for the future manpower
needs of the organization quantitatively and qualitatively in terms of skills,
numbers and ages.
ii. Estimation of the cost of human resources
iii. Find out whether training and development
scheme have positive impact on the performance and productivity of works.
iv. Proffer solutions to the identified problems
v.
To minimize imbalances due to
non-availability of human resources of the right kind, right number in the
right time and right place.
1.3. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The
human resources (manpower) is considered the most critical to any
organizational survival with adequate supply of materials and financial
resources that utilizes these available resources to bring about the desired
goals.
However,
most organization plans meticulously for their investment in physical and
capital resources and these plans are received with utmost attention to detail
while rarely do such organizations pay attention to human investment in which
without it, the capital and equipment will be in vain. Not many organizations
consider the necessity for a well defined and sustained training and
development for staff in order to upgrade their performance or they are not
able to cope financially with training and development programmes. The very few
organizations that give thought to this very important aspect of staffing
function do so with lack of seriousness, all round attention and continuity.
The programmes are carried out not only once in a blue moon but are also lopsided
in terms of content and staff participation. As a result of this lackadaisical
attitude of management towards manpower training and development had resulted
to a progressive decline in the ability of manpower to cope with the challenges
that attend the over unfolding new, dispensation in the organization.
It
has also been discovered that the employees lacks the right attitude to
training because they considered it as hectic and stressful. And this problem
could also pose a threat to labour turnover.
It
is against this background that the researcher considered the impact of
manpower training and development on organisation performance, however the
researcher used Unilever Nigeria.
Plc as a reference.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
This
study shall address itself to the following research questions.
i.
Does Manpower Training and
Development has an effect on organizational performance?
ii. Does Manpower Training and Development
reduce labour and organizational growth?
iii. Is there any relationship between manpower
Development and organizational growth.
1.5. RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
The
testable hypothesis of this research study shall be:
HYPOTHESIS ONE
H0: Manpower Training and
Development has no significant relation with organizational performance.
H1: Manpower Training and
Development has a significant relationship with organizational performances.
HYPOTHESIS TWO
H0: Effective Manpower
Training and Development does not reduce labour turnover.
H1: Effective manpower Training and Development
reduce labour turnover.
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
In
spite of all efforts geared towards improving the services of Unilever Plc,
there are some doubts as to the quality of products rendered by the company to
its customers in particular. It is in light of this that the researcher intend
to look into the factors militating against the industry in achieving its set
objectives, by this, the study will look into the manpower base and quality of
staff of Unilever Nig Plc and assess their suitability with the aim of
developing training programmes to enhance their performance since the progress
of an organization is a function of the quality of those directing its affairs.
The
importance of this study also behooves the company to train and develop its
workers for the best quality of work to be relevant in the scheme of
globalization.
It
will also evaluate aspects of the recruitment, selection and training process,
which bear strong relevance to corporate image, productivity efficiency and
morals. For the management of Unilever Nigeria Plc, this study will serve as a
benefit to the quality of 'work, life of the employees will also reciprocate
with increase performances on the job.
This
study will also be relevant to the human resource development department in
the. formulation of policies relating to training and development of personnel
and for the government, to ensure adequate training and know-how to improve the
economy as a whole.
1.7 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
This
study is limited to Unilever Nig Plc in Lagos.
Due to envisage constraint, the use of questionnaire is adopted using sizeable
population of employees from the firm under study. The population size may not
be true representation of employees; hence the study was also limited to the
unwillingness of management to divulge strategic information in the name of
confidentiality. The study was also limited to employees of the firm. Some were
either too busy for interviews or cleverly avoided certain question for the
fear that the information given might put their jobs in jeopardy. A lot of
finance was also required in making this project a reality, thus the researcher
was faced with the problem of finance and time.
These
difficulties notwithstanding, the researcher made concrete efforts to ensure
that the project was comprehensively carried out to meet the desired needs.
1.8 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC
Unilever
Nigeria Plc, was incorporated as Lever Brothers (West African) Ltd on 11th
April 1923 by Lord Leverhulme, but the company's antecedents have to be traced
back to his existing trading interests in Nigeria
and West Africa generally.
Unilever
Nigeria Plc started as a
soap manufacturing Company, and it today one of the oldest surviving
manufacturing organizations of Nigeria.
After
series of mergers/acquisitions, the company diversified into manufacturing and
marketing of foods, non-soapy
detergents
and personal care products. The company changed its name to Unilever Nigeria
Plc in 2001.
Unilever
is a public liability company quoted on the Nigeria Stock Exchange since 1973
with Nigerians currently having 49% of equity holdings.
REACHING CONSUMERS
The
long term success of this business stems from the strong relationship with the
consumers based on the deep roots in the local cultures and markets, creating
product that help them (consumers) feel and look good and get the total
commitment to exceptional standards of performance and productivity. In order
to sustain this success, Unilever Nigeria Plc endeavor to maintain the highest
standards of corporate behavior towards their employees, consumers, customers,
communities and operating environment.
CORPORATELY RESPONSIBLE
Over
the years, Unilever Nigeria Plc has been a socially responsible and responsive
organization that takes strategic actions for the improvement of the
communities and environment in which it operates. The company has made
provision for assistance in fields of health, education or children welfare and
portable water of hygiene as part of its social responsibility programme in the
Nigeria
communities.
THE BRANDS
Unilever
considers itself the second largest consumer goods firm in the world and
products numerous brands name such as foods, cleaning products and personal
care items.
1. FOOD
About
52% of revenues are generated in the food sector. The brands include and
promise margarines, lipton tea, Lawry's seasoning, Breyers ice-cream and frozen
foods.
2. PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
These
include cares and- Dove soap, pears and skin care products, sure deodorants,
suave and salon selective hair care items, close up, calvin klein, Elizabeth
Taylor Prestige fragrance and Vaseline.
3. CLEANING PRODUCTS
This
is the third major sector of Unilever and is responsible for about 22 percent
of turnover. Brands include all laundry detergent, final touch fabric,
softeners, sunlight dish detergent.
Although
Unilever's growth until the mid 1940's was as a result of expanded products
lines and plant capacities. Its greatest achievements between 1945 and 1965
were its adaptation to new market and technology.
1.8. DEFINITION
OF TERMS
MANPOWER:
This is refer to as the human resource of a business concern. In other words,
it is known as the performances in an organizational work settings. These
include unskilled, skilled supervisory and management staff of a company.
TRAINING:
Cole, (2002) defines training as a learning activity directed towards the
acquisition of specific knowledge and skills for the purpose of an occupation
or task. The focus of training is the job or task.
Training
is further: By Bankole Akanji (2003) described training as a short term
systematic process through which an employee acquires technical knowledge,
skill & attitude required to perform a specific task or job adequately.
DEVELOPMENT:
This is the process concerned with people's capacity in a defined and reduce or
eliminate unwanted change.
Bamkole
Akanji (2003) described development as a developmental process through which
the managerial personnel develop the already acquired knowledge and potential
for self effectiveness in their future complex assignments.
ORGANIZATION:
Monday, (1990) defined organization as "two or more people working
together in a co-coordinated manner to achieve group result".
Organization
is further defined in Encyclopedia Britanica (1986) as an arrangement of
individuals or groups into a coherent whole, with complex of function
interrelationship and a system of overall administration.
PERFORMANCE: these
are the measurable outcomes accomplishment valued by the work done.
MANPOWER PLANNING:
Is the estimation of quantity & quality of employees on organization or a
Nation requires at a particular time in the future.
Olusola
Aina, (1992:68) defined manpower planning as a possible for determining and
assuring that an organization will have, adequate number of skilled and
experienced person available at the right time and which provides job
satisfaction to the workers involved.
LABOUR:
this is defined as both mental and physical effect towards production.
MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT:
Can be described as the systematic process which an organization has to go
through to ensure that is has the effective managers it requires to meet its
present and future needs.
ORGANIZATON STRUCTURE:
Loosely defined, it refers to the network of relationship between individuals
who are linked in a cooperative endeavour set-up, to achieve some set
objective.
EVALUATION:
It is the systematic collection and assessment of information for deciding how
best to utilize available training resources in order to achieve organizational
goals.
According
to Hamblim (1970) evaluation is any attempt to obtain information (feedback) on
the effects of training programme and to assess the value of the training in
the light of that information.
ORGANIZATION
EFFECTIVENESS: Mondy et al (1990) defined it as the
degree to which an organization produce the intended or desire result.
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