HUMAN RESOURCES AS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

HUMAN RESOURCES AS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This research work attempts to access the importance of human resources as a catalyst for economic growth development in Nigeria. In the first chapter, the researcher introduced topic and gave the importance of human resources in economic growth and development. This was followed by a detailed review of literature in which the importance of human resources in Economic development was discussed. The concept of human resources, human resources development and planning in Nigeria, how best to manage the human resources for economic growth and development, economic growth investment in human resources development, human resources Allocation and development in Nigeria, manpower problem, economic development in Nigeria and the enhancement and motivation of human resources in Nigeria. Data for the study was obtained by questionnaires which is the primary source of data. Findings from the sourced data showed that human resources have great importance in economic growth and development in Nigeria. Finally, it came to a conclusion that there is need to provide qualitative education and conducive environment for human resources development in Nigeria. Recommendation reveals that adequate attention and incentives should be accorded to human resources development in Nigeria.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Approval Page i
Dedication ii
Acknowledgement iii
Abstract v
Table of contents vi
CHAPTER ONE

Introduction 1
Background Of The Study 1
Statement Of Research Problem 3
Objective Of The Study 4
Research Questions 4
Scope Of The Study 5
Significance Of The Study 5
Definition Of Terms 6
References 8
CHAPTER TWO
Literature Review 9
Theoretical Foundation Of The Study 9
The History Of Human Resources Development 10
Concept Of Human Resources 12
The Importance Of Human Resources In Economic Development And How Best To Manage The Human Resource For Economic Growth And Development. 15
Human Resources Development And
Planning In Nigeria 18
Investment In Human Resources Development 23
Human Resources Allocation And Utilization In Nigeria 26
Manpower Problem And Economic
Development In Nigeria 33
Enhancement Of Motivation Of Human
Resources In Nigeria 36
References 40
CHAPTER THREE
Research Design And Methodology 43
Area Of The Study 43
Population Of The Study 44
Sample and Sampling Techniques 45
Sources Of Data Collection 46
Instrument Used For Data Collection 47
Establishing The Validity Of The Instrument 48
Establishing The Reliability Of The Instrument 48
Method Of Data Presentation And Analysis 49

CHAPTER FOUR
Data Presentation and Analysis 50
Discussion Of Findings 63
Limitations Of The Study 63

CHAPTER FIVE
Summary Of Findings, Conclusion And Recommendation
Summary Of Findings 64
Conclusions 66
Recommendation 66
Bibliography 69
Appendix 73
Research Questionnaire 74