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The Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on employee’s Performance in Ghana Army in Accra, Ghana

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  • Sanderson Kyeraa Yeboah

    (School of Education, Department of Business Education Valley View University, Ghana.)

  • Henrietta Mary Davis. M.A

    (OLA College of Education, General Administration (HR department))

  • Andoh Nicholas

    (School of Education, Department of Business Education Valley View University, Ghana.)

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of human resource management practices on employees’ performance in the Ghana Army. The specific objectives of the study are to establish the effect of career development on employee performance in the Ghana Army, assess the effect of compensation on employee performance in the Ghana Army, examine the effect of performance appraisals on employee performance in the Ghana Army and investigate the effect of recruitment on employee performance in Ghana Army. The study used a quantitative approach to collect data from the respondents in the Ghana Army. The study employed a descriptive survey design. Primary data was collected utilizing a structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages and regression analysis was used to examine the effect of human resource management practices on employee performance. The study findings indicate that career development, compensation, performance appraisal, and recruitment have statistically significant positive effects on employee performance in the Ghana Army. Recruitment and selection have a statistically significant positive effect on employee performance in the Ghana Army. This study, therefore, recommends that the management of the Ghana Army should regularly review compensation and appraise employee to increase their performance.

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  • Sanderson Kyeraa Yeboah & Henrietta Mary Davis. M.A & Andoh Nicholas, 2024. "The Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on employee’s Performance in Ghana Army in Accra, Ghana," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(8), pages 200-218, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:11:y:2024:i:8:p:200-218
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