Diversity Towards the Human Capital Development and Staff Job Satisfaction in Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State

Akeem Tunde Nafiu; Ibrahim Olawale Nafiu

doi:10.22159/ijoe.2023v11i2.47261

Authors

Akeem Tunde Nafiu Centre for Pre-degree and Diploma Studies, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1705-6890
Ibrahim Olawale Nafiu Department of Business Administration, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3723-0665

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ijoe.2023v11i2.47261

Keywords:

human capital development, employee career advancement, job satisfaction, diversity

Abstract

This study aimed at Human Capital Development (HCD) and Job Satisfaction (JS) in public tertiary institutions in Kogi State. The study applied a descriptive research survey. The sampling method used in this study was a multi-stage sampling technique. A sample size of 123 was chosen. The quantitative data obtained from respondents using a questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation Matrix and Ordered Probit Regression. Findings showed a statistically significant and positive relationship between HCD and Staff Job Security in Public Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State and that HCD significantly affects the JS of Staff in higher institutions in Kogi State. The study concluded that through HCD, Public Tertiary Institutions could enhance JS. The study recommended that the management of Public Tertiary Institutions should increase investment in HCD to facilitate improved job security of staff in Kogi State. The government should also provide adequate funding support to adopt best practices in HCD in Public Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State. Furthermore, the management should adopt any strategic measure to increase commitment to HCD as it positively affects the JS of Staff in higher institutions in Kogi State.

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