The challenges of employee resourcing: the perceptions of managers in Nigeria

Authors: Adisa, T.A., Osabutey, E.L.C., Gbadamosi, G. and Mordi, C.

Journal: Career Development International

Volume: 22

Issue: 6

Pages: 703-723

ISSN: 1362-0436

DOI: 10.1108/CDI-01-2017-0003

Abstract:

Purpose: The existing literature on the recruitment and selection process in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) context has not sufficiently revealed inherent challenges. The purpose of this paper is to examine managers’ perceptions of employee resourcing in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: This paper uses qualitative data which were generated from the semi-structured interviews of 61 managers across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. Findings: The paper finds that in addition to the Federal Character Principle and the Quota System Policy, favouritism, ethnicity, age and gender discrimination, as well as corruption significantly inhibit the recruitment and selection process in Nigeria. Consequently, the ability to hire the best workers to improve competitiveness is also inadvertently hampered. Practical implications: The paper shows that the institutional and cultural variations in SSA require a nuanced approach in the recruitment and selection process in order to enhance organisational competitiveness. Originality/value: The institutional and cultural variations in SSA require a nuanced approach in the recruitment and selection process in order to enhanced organisational competitiveness.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/29507/

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The challenges of employee resourcing: the perceptions of managers in Nigeria

Authors: Adisa, T.A., Osabutey, E.L.C., Gbadamosi, G. and Mordi, C.

Journal: CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL

Volume: 22

Issue: 6

Pages: 703-723

eISSN: 1758-6003

ISSN: 1362-0436

DOI: 10.1108/CDI-01-2017-0003

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/29507/

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The Challenges of Employee Resourcing: The Perceptions of Managers in Nigeria

Authors: Adisa, T., Osabutey, E., Gbadamosi, G. and Mordi, C.

Journal: Career Development International

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.

ISSN: 0955-6214

DOI: 10.1108/CDI-01-2017-0003

Abstract:

Purpose – The existing literature on the recruitment and selection process in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) context has not sufficiently revealed inherent challenges. This article examines managers’ perceptions of employee resourcing in Nigeria.

Methodology – This article uses qualitative data which was generated from the semi-structured interviews of 61 managers across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.

Findings – The article finds that in addition to the Federal Character Principle and the Quota System Policy, favouritism, ethnicity, age and gender discrimination, as well as corruption significantly inhibit the recruitment and selection process in Nigeria. Consequently, the ability to hire the best workers to improve competitiveness is also inadvertently hampered.

Originality/value – The paper shows that the institutional and cultural variations in SSA require a nuanced approach in the recruitment and selection process in order to enhance organisational competitiveness.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/29507/

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The Challenges of Employee Resourcing: The Perceptions of Managers in Nigeria

Authors: Adisa, T., Osabutey, E., Gbadamosi, G. and Mordi, C.

Journal: Career Development International

Volume: 22

Issue: 6

Pages: 703-723

ISSN: 0955-6214

Abstract:

Purpose – The existing literature on the recruitment and selection process in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) context has not sufficiently revealed inherent challenges. This article examines managers’ perceptions of employee resourcing in Nigeria. Methodology – This article uses qualitative data which was generated from the semi-structured interviews of 61 managers across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. Findings – The article finds that in addition to the Federal Character Principle and the Quota System Policy, favouritism, ethnicity, age and gender discrimination, as well as corruption significantly inhibit the recruitment and selection process in Nigeria. Consequently, the ability to hire the best workers to improve competitiveness is also inadvertently hampered. Originality/value – The paper shows that the institutional and cultural variations in SSA require a nuanced approach in the recruitment and selection process in order to enhance organisational competitiveness.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/29507/

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