SELECTION SYSTEM AND ITS EFFECT ON STAFF PRODUCTIVITY IN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND ITF HEADQUARTERS

This study investigated the Selection System and Its Effect on Staff Productivity at the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Headquarters, Jos. The main objective was to evaluate how recruitment procedures, interview methods, selection criteria, and employment tests influence staff productivity. A descriptive survey design was employed, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Selection System and Staff Productivity Questionnaire (SSSPQ). A sample of 154 respondents was randomly drawn from a population of 250 ITF staff members across various departments. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression analysis via SPSS version 25. Findings revealed that all the selection system components—recruitment procedures, interview methods, selection criteria, and employment tests—had significant positive effects on staff productivity. Recruitment procedures (r = 0.612, p = 0.000) and interview methods (r = 0.543, p = 0.002) were found to be strongly correlated with employee performance. Regression analysis also showed that selection criteria (β = 0.428, p = 0.000) and employment tests (β = 0.374, p = 0.000) significantly predicted productivity, explaining 46.9% (R² = 0.469) of the variance in performance. The study concludes that transparent and merit-based recruitment and selection systems enhance employee competence, motivation, and overall organizational effectiveness. It recommends that ITF management should continually review and strengthen its selection processes to ensure fairness, meritocracy, and alignment with organizational objectives. Keywords: Selection System, Recruitment Procedures, Interview Methods, Selection Criteria, Employment Tests, Staff Productivity, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Jos. (Word Count: 249)