ABSTRACT

The most complex, and most times difficult department to manage in an organization is the personnel, i.e. people working there. Proper and adequate management of the human resource of any organization, be it business, government, military, religious or academic organization propels the growth of the organization and brings about a conducive working environment. Every other resources or factors in an organization depend on the human factor, thereby making the need for proper personnel management eminent.Personnel management begins with recruitment of qualified persons for an organization, it then spans through directing their growth through the ranks. It is also concerned with classification of jobs, preparation of wages, fixation of salary scales of employees at all various levels in the organization. Personnel management is also responsible for creating disciplinary action and counseling for errant employees, development of safety standards and best practices, managing benefit programs in respect to employees such as retirement, leaves, welfare, health and group insurance.