The Impact of Human Resource Development on Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation (1902-2008)

Author(s):  
Olusegun Richard Daisi
1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 313-321
Author(s):  
Moha Asri Abdullah

Over the last three decades, many countries in the Asia Pacific have experienced phenomenal economic growth and rapid industrialization. Malaysia has been no exception. Rapid economic growth has shifted the base of its economy from agriculture to the manufacturing sector. This process of industrialization has had considerable impact on the demand for labour in various economic sectors and thus carries with it significant implications for human resource development. This article examines the relationship between industrialization and the education and training system in the context of the growth in demand for various skills, trends in workforce participation, labour shortages and prospects in specific sectors, and changes in occupation, wage levels and productivity. Against this background the author assesses the implications for human resource development issues and strategies and points up future challenges for the country's education and training policies.


Author(s):  
Balakrishnan A ◽  
Dr. KVM Varambally

The impact of Globalization creates a competitive horizon with new markets, new products, new mindsets, new competencies, and new ways of thinking about business. As an outcome of this, the market places become more complex, uncertain, competitive, and transformational. In this era, the major challenge faced by any organization is to maintain a peaceful as well positive culture and climate inside the organization. The human resource development climate of an organization plays a significant role in ensuring the competency, motivation, and development of its employees. Here the term climate denotes the quality of the internal environment. It influences morale and the attitudes of the individual toward his work and his environment. Culture refers to the deep structure of organizations, which is rooted in the values, beliefs, and assumptions held by organizational members. The study was aimed to analyze the Human Resource Development culture and climate of chemical-based public sector enterprises in Kerala. The results indicated that the Human Resource Development climate in an organization is average and the perception of employees regarding Human Resource Development culture and climate does not differs significantly based on age, job approval status, and qualification. But it differs significantly based on gender and experiences.


Author(s):  
Teguh Khalid Billady ◽  
A. A. I. N. Marhaeni

The aim in this study is to determine the effect of economic growth and local regional revenue on the quality of human resource development and poverty levels, and to determine the effect of economic growth and local regional revenue on poverty levels through the quality of human resource development in districts / cities Bali province. Data collection methods used in this study are observation methods and use secondary data. The analysis technique used is path analysis. The results showed that economic growth and local regional revenue had a positive and significant effect on the quality of human resources and economic growth and local regional negative and significant affected the level of poverty and economic growth and local regional revenue had a negative and significant influence on the level poverty through the quality of human resource development in the districts / cities of the Province of Bali.


2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Osafo ◽  
Robert Mayfield Yawson

Purpose The purpose of this study is to present a conceptual framework to guide the design, development, implementation and evaluation of education and human resource development (HRD) efforts in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on the concept of a tempered radical approach to provide a framework for a critical HRD (CHRD) and explore ways by which this view can contribute to developing HR who possess the requisite tools and character to function efficiently in the 21st century and beyond. This paper followed a multidisciplinary integrated literature review approach. This paper also reviewed relevant models and theories that align with the goals of this research to provide a broader view of the problems with HRD in Ghana and to help develop a framework that seeks to provide a sustainable guide for those involved in HRD activities in Ghana. Findings A positive outcome from the synergistic alignment between modern science and indigenous ecological knowledge moderated by the principles of CHRD will result in economic growth and development. HRD’s contribution to economic growth and development and its consequential benefit to the actors will depend on how best CHRD goals are accomplished. Practical implications The mediating role of the tempered radicalism will help modify the swiftness with which education and HRD programs are executed in Ghana. Originality/value This paper presented the tempered radicalism approach as the quintessential model for education and HRD initiatives in Ghana. The application of tempered radicalism in HRD literature is novel.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-140
Author(s):  
Amani Abu Rumman ◽  
Lina Al-Abbadi ◽  
Rawan Alshawabkeh

Given the organizational positive outcomes of human resource development (HRD) practices like organizational effectiveness, sustainable competitive advantage, and organizational commitment, the current study was designed to detect the impact of HRD practices (employee training, employee empowerment, employee promotion) as independent variables on employee engagement and employee performance as dependent variables and to notify those who are interested. A quantitative descriptive-analytical method was adopted for the current research paper. Data were collected conveniently via a questionnaire from employees of family restaurants. Usable responses were analyzed using IBM SPSS and AMOS on the strength of structural equation modeling (SEM).The current data identified employee training, employee empowerment, and employee promotion as key predictors of both employee engagement and employee performance. Employee empowerment has the highest impact on employee engagement, followed by employee promotion, while employee training has the highest effect on employee performance. Furthermore, employee engagement is positively related to employee performance.


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