Workforce Diversitry in Nigeria : The Challenges for Human Resource Management

Adagba , Onah Sunday; Salifu , O. David

doi:10.12816/0038096

Article Details

Workforce Diversitry in Nigeria : The Challenges for Human Resource Management

Authors:

Adagba , Onah Sunday | Salifu , O. David

Publisher:

Nnamdi Azikiwe University : Department of Public Administration

Main Topics:

General management

Journal:

Review of Public Administration and Management 2017 Vol.6 Issue 11, pp.1-8

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2017

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

104605

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

23157844

DOI:

10.12816/0038096

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Abstract:

 This paper exposes the competitive advantage of organizations (both private and public) that effectively manage their workforce diversity and the challenges posed to the human resource managers in organizations. Using mainly qualitative data, the paper concludes that even though workforce diversity is gradually becoming the norm in both the private and public sectors, owing to the quest for enhanced performance, many institutions and/or organizations are still monocultural in their workforce. Thus they have not accepted or adapted to diverse workgroups that create competitive niches. These emerging scenarios simply reflect the Nigerian society where ethnoreligious sentimentalism is highly prevalent and the cultural norms/values that prevent certain gender, culture and people from availing themselves for employment opportunities. Also, the Nigerian political class and its persistent upheavals have very often constituted an impediment to effective management of workforce diversity as a result of total disregard for constituted laws, ethno-religious sentimentalism, corruption, ignorance and societal practices that tend to inhibit effective realization of both Public and private Sector goals. The paper therefore among others recommends that both public and private sector employment should focus more on attracting diverse applicants at all levels that are willing to accept challenging work and the human resource managers should treat and develop them as fairly as possible for greater opportunities and advancement.

Article Details

Workforce Diversitry in Nigeria : The Challenges for Human Resource Management

Authors:

Adagba , Onah Sunday | Salifu , O. David

Publisher:

Nnamdi Azikiwe University : Department of Public Administration

Main Topics:

General management

Journal:

Review of Public Administration and Management 2017 Vol.6 Issue 11, pp.1-8

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2017

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

104605

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

23157844

DOI:

10.12816/0038096

Descriptors:

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

HUMAN RESOURCES

MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT

COMPETITIVENESS

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

NIGERIA

Diversity

Workforce Diversity

Human Resource Management

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Adagba , Onah Sunday | Salifu , O. David

Publisher: Nnamdi Azikiwe University : Department of Public Administration

Main Topics: General management

Journal: Review of Public Administration and Management 2017 Vol.6 Issue 11, pp.1-8

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2017

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 104605

Frequency: Bi-Annual

eISSN: 23157844

DOI: 10.12816/0038096

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Adagba , Onah Sunday | Salifu , O. David

Publisher:

Nnamdi Azikiwe University : Department of Public Administration

Main Topics:

General management

Journal:

Review of Public Administration and Management 2017 Vol.6 Issue 11, pp.1-8

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2017

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

104605

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

23157844

DOI:

10.12816/0038096