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Statistical Analysis of The Effect of Human Resource Management Practice on The Growth of Federal Inland Revenue Service in Nigeria
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Abstract
This study investigates how Human Resource Management (HRM) practices influence the growth of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Nigeria using statistical methods. In an economic environment that is constantly evolving?driven by globalization, increasing taxpayer demands, and policy changes?the FIRS strives for continuous growth through quality-focused service, excellence, and teamwork. A survey involving 340 employees from the FIRS corporate office was conducted. The research adopted a quantitative approach, using questionnaires to collect data. Descriptive statistics, including correlation and hypothesis testing, were applied for analysis. Findings reveal that HRM practices have a significant positive relationship with the organizational growth of FIRS. HRM is critical to the organization as it enhances effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. Key HRM practices identified include training and development, employment security, and performance appraisal. To boost productivity, training should align with organizational goals, performance appraisals should be thorough and efficient, and employment security policies should be strengthened. Overall, HRM practices positively correlate with corporate growth.
Keywords
Human Resource Management, Training & Development, Employment Security, Performance Appraisal, Organizational Growth
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How to cite this paper
@article{1711069,
author = {Friday Oduh Adejoh, PhD, Uko Michael},
title = {Statistical Analysis of The Effect of Human Resource Management Practice on The Growth of Federal Inland Revenue Service in Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {4},
pages = {477-484},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1711069.pdf},
abstract = {This study investigates how Human Resource Management (HRM) practices influence the growth of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Nigeria using statistical methods. In an economic environment that is constantly evolving?driven by globalization, increasing taxpayer demands, and policy changes?the FIRS strives for continuous growth through quality-focused service, excellence, and teamwork. A survey involving 340 employees from the FIRS corporate office was conducted. The research adopted a quantitative approach, using questionnaires to collect data. Descriptive statistics, including correlation and hypothesis testing, were applied for analysis. Findings reveal that HRM practices have a significant positive relationship with the organizational growth of FIRS. HRM is critical to the organization as it enhances effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. Key HRM practices identified include training and development, employment security, and performance appraisal. To boost productivity, training should align with organizational goals, performance appraisals should be thorough and efficient, and employment security policies should be strengthened. Overall, HRM practices positively correlate with corporate growth.},
keywords = {Human Resource Management, Training & Development, Employment Security, Performance Appraisal, Organizational Growth},
month = {October},
}