IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 11 NO. 4 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.vol.11no4.2025.pg.206.234

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Public Personnel Management and Employee Productivity in Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, 2014-2024

IBIYE, Benebo Philip MSc., C A Akujuru PhD., Ethel Innocent Amadi PhD.

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Abstract

Employee productivity is fundamentally shaped by the effectiveness of personnel management systems and practices within public sector organizations. This study examines Public Personnel Management (PPM) and employee productivity at the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) from 2014 to 2024. The research specifically investigates two key PPM components: compensation and benefits, and training and development. Through systematic analysis, this study tests hypotheses regarding the significance of these PPM practices' relationships with employee productivity in the Commission. The study adopted a descriptive survey design encompassing 375 employees through a multi-stage sampling technique, guided by Taro Yamane's formula. Structured questionnaires were used to collect precise data on PPM practices. Descriptive statistics capture response patterns, while inferential statistics through Pearson Product moment correlation analyses scrutinize the relationships between PPM practices and employee productivity. The study found that compensation and benefits (r = 0.953), and training and development (r = 0.951) display significant positive correlations with employee productivity, highlighting the importance of these Public Personnel Management processes in boosting employee performance. In conclusion, the study guides the LGSC to refine strategies for a conducive work environment, contributing to Public Personnel Management literature and offering practical avenues for organizational enhancement. The LGSC should implement a comprehensive review of its compensation structure and develop a more structured, needs-based training framework to further enhance employee productivity.

keywords:

Public Personnel Management, Employee Productivity, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Local Government Service Commission, Rivers State

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