TITLE:
Human Resource Development Practices and Employees’ Performance in a Ghanaian University: A Case of the University of Cape Coast
AUTHORS:
Blessed Ashmond, Alexander Opoku-Danso, Rebecca Asiedu Owusu
KEYWORDS:
Employees’ Performance, Human Resource Development (HRD), Training and Development (T & D), Human Capital, Institution of Higher Learning, University of Cape Coast (UCC)
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies,
Vol.10 No.1,
March
8,
2022
ABSTRACT: The development of human resource is as important as
managing it. This current study examines human resource development practices
and employees’ performance in the University of Cape Coast. Using both
qualitative and quantitative research design, the study used a sample of 30
respondents from a homogenous staff population in the University of Cape Coast.
Data were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. It was observed
that formal classroom training is the most appropriate to offer staff with the
adequate knowledge to perform one’s job. It was also observed that training and
development programmes initiated at the individual level is effective and most
appropriate as compared to training and development organised for staff at the
group level. The research article makes some recommendations for policy
implication and this includes encouraging staff to embark on further studies to
upgrade and add up to the knowledge required to perform their work. Also, the
University of Cape Coast could consider having a pool of training programmes
that staff could pick and choose for their further studies or their training
programmes. Through the staff appraisal report forms filled and submitted by
Heads of Department on behalf of their staff, the Directorate of Human Resource
of the University of Cape Coast could tailor training and staff development
programmes for individual staff or encourage and sponsor individual staff to
undertake training and development programmes to equip them with the knowledge
and skills that they lack as identified on the staff appraisal report forms.