THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE ATTITUDES IN CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN YENAGOA CITY, BAYELSA STATE

Abstract

In various industries, especially management, effective human resource management is crucial for total organisational performance, which is usually driven by the dedication and commitment of the workforce. It is questionable whether human resource practices, such as compensation and organisational citizenship behaviours, influence employee attitudes at construction companies in Yenagoa City, Bayelsa State. This study investigated the correlation between human resources practices and employee attitudes, including organisational citizenship behaviour. To achieve this objective, the researcher employed a survey design, and relevant primary data were collected using a standardised instrument tailored to the study's requirements. The study's participants were 304 construction
workers from a total sample of 319 drawn from six construction firms in Bayelsa State. The generated data was analysed using descriptive (mean, standard deviation, and charts) and inferential statistical techniques. The Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (PPMC) was used to assess the hypotheses for the investigation at a significance threshold of 0.05. The findings demonstrated that at the 95% confidence level, all examined associations had positive correlations with p-values below 0.05. Based on these findings, the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted. This decision led to the conclusion that a statistically significant correlation exists between human resource management practices and employee attitudes in the construction companies in Yenagoa city, Bayelsa State. The researcher recommended that construction firm managers prioritise the training and development of their staff through appropriate compensation and recognition since these elements will promote positive employee and organisational citizenship behaviours and engagement.