Human Resource Development Practices and Employees’ Performance in a Ghanaian University: A Case of the University of Cape Coast

Abstract

The development of human resource is as important as managing it. This current study examines human resource development practices and employees’ performance in the University of Cape Coast. Using both qualitative and quantitative research design, the study used a sample of 30 respondents from a homogenous staff population in the University of Cape Coast. Data were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. It was observed that formal classroom training is the most appropriate to offer staff with the adequate knowledge to perform one’s job. It was also observed that training and development programmes initiated at the individual level is effective and most appropriate as compared to training and development organised for staff at the group level. The research article makes some recommendations for policy implication and this includes encouraging staff to embark on further studies to upgrade and add up to the knowledge required to perform their work. Also, the University of Cape Coast could consider having a pool of training programmes that staff could pick and choose for their further studies or their training programmes. Through the staff appraisal report forms filled and submitted by Heads of Department on behalf of their staff, the Directorate of Human Resource of the University of Cape Coast could tailor training and staff development programmes for individual staff or encourage and sponsor individual staff to undertake training and development programmes to equip them with the knowledge and skills that they lack as identified on the staff appraisal report forms.