HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE ( A CASE STUDY OF ACCESS BANK PLC, IKOT EKPENE.)

ABSTRACT The study examined “Human Resources Planning and organizational performance” (A case study of Access Bank Plc, Ikot Ekpene.) To accomplish the research objectives, the study adopted the survey research design while Taro Yamane sample size determination technique was used to determine sixty seven (67) respondents as the sample size for the study which provided usable data using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis technique adopted was the descriptive statistics and chi-square. The study findings showed that there is a positive and significant effect of recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and safe working environment on organizational performances. Therefore, this study recommends that; accurate Screening should be made through recruitment and selection process that will focus on applicants, interviews, tests and other mechanisms used to evaluate the qualifications and traits of candidates. Management of organizations should implement training and development programme on itspolices as it has positive impact on promoting specialization, increase in productivity, reduction in mistakes and errors within the workplace. Best performing employees in organizations should be recognized and compensation with incentives capable of motivating them towards enhanced performance. Managements of organizations should ensure effective planning of their safe working environment to determine personnel recruitments so as to avoid employing inadequate number of personnel or more personnel than is required.