HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE: PLANNING AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

This paper aims to analyse the impact of human resource management factors (motivation, training, and promotion) on the work performance of teachers in public secondary schools in Oyo state. The survey encompassed a population of 19,564 educators who were employed in 617 public secondary schools located in Oyo State. The study included multi-stage and simple random sampling procedures. The study sample comprised 978 individuals, which accounted for 5% of the entire population of instructors in the public secondary schools within the state. The study utilised a descriptive survey methodology and employed multiple regressions. One research question was formulated and analysed using the mean, while two research hypotheses were formed and assessed by regression analysis at a significance level of 0.05. The data was collected using two specific instruments: the Teachers' Human Resources Management Questionnaire (THRMQ) and the Teachers' Job Performance Scale (TJPS). The internal consistency reliability of the items was assessed by administering them to a group of 20 principals and 20 teachers who were not included in the actual study. The data was analysed using Cronbach Alpha Statistics, resulting in reliability coefficients of 0.86 and 0.90 for two different instruments. The results indicated that the job performance of teachers in public secondary schools in Oyo state was at a high level. Additionally, there was a noteworthy and combined impact of Human Resources Management factors such as motivation, training, and promotion on teachers' work performance. The study concluded that teachers should receive sponsorship and support for training in order to enhance their job performance. Additionally, principals should motivate teachers through financial rewards, recognition, and appreciation for outstanding performance to increase job productivity. Timely promotion of teachers, accompanied by financial benefits, should also be implemented. Furthermore, policies governing Human Resources Management should be enforced in all public secondary schools.