The research work has as objective to investigate the effect of "manpower planning on the evolution of an organisation, the case of NFC Bank Head Office Yaounde 1 Cameroon". The main research question is "to analyse the extent to which manpower planning impact an organisation in its evolution." And we had as specific questions the following "how do recruitment, selection and appraisal influences the growth of an organisation." "Do training and development have an impact on the employees of an organisation?" The reason for this research was due to the fact that during my internship period at NFC Bank S.A. I observed several problems such as employee turnover, jobs that needed a higher number of employees and some that needed a lesser number of employees, some employees where complaining about their working timetable just to name a few. All these urged me to carry out a research on the Manpower planning of NFC Bank S.A. lt integrates quantitative and qualitative methods. Data was collected from primary and secondary sources, the simple random sampling method was use on a sample population of 60 workers and the sample size was 50 workers. Data collected are presented in tables and analysed using percentages, frequency tables and charts.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study:
1.1.1 Historical Background of Manpower Planning:
1.1.2 Conceptual Background of Manpower Planning:
1.1.3 Theoretical Background:
1.2 THE PROBLEM STATEMENT:
1.3 OBJECTIVES TO THE STUDY:
► Main objective:
► Specific objectives:
1.4 THE RESEARCH QUESTION:
► Main research question:
► Specific research questions:
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY:
1.6 JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY:
1.7 SCOPE OF THIS STUDY:
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. THEORETICAL REVIEW
2.2. Review by Concepts
2.3. PRESENTATION OF THE ORGANISATION
2.3.1. NATIONAL FINANCIAL CREDIT BANK S.A.
2.4.1. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2.4.2. PERSONAL EXPERIENCE:
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY AND PRESENTATION OF INTERNSHIP ACTIVITY
3.1. Research Design
3.2. Site of study
3.3. Sample population
3.4. Sample Size
3.5. Sampling technique
3.6. Sources of data collection
3.6.1. Primary sources
3.6.2. Secondary sources
3.7. Presentation of internship activities
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
4.1. Presentation of Data
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1. Summary of findings
5.2. Conclusion
5.3. Recommendation
5.4. Problem encountered
5.5. Proposal for further research
Objectives and Research Focus
This study aims to investigate the impact of manpower planning on organizational evolution, specifically focusing on the National Financial Credit Bank (NFC Bank) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. It seeks to analyze how recruitment, selection, and performance appraisal practices influence organizational growth and employee development.
- Evaluating the role of manpower planning in organizational success and growth.
- Analyzing the effectiveness of current recruitment, selection, and appraisal processes.
- Assessing the impact of training and development on employee performance.
- Examining the relationship between effective manpower planning and organizational turnover.
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1.1.1 Historical Background of Manpower Planning:
From earliest recorded times, groups of people have been organised to work together towards planned goals. Consider the manpower planning and the skill management required by the ancient Chinese to build the Great Wall of China, Egyptians to build their Pyramids, the management skills of the Mesopotamians to irrigate the land and wall the cities. All these manual constructions required large amount of human efforts, manpower planning and skills management. It was only because of the efficiency and effectiveness of people that these feats were achieved. The importance of human cannot be undermined. Manpower planning has been criticized as speculative or over-mathematical. Nevertheless, proponents argue that rather than attempting to predict the future, the value lies in challenging assumptions and stimulating thinking. Planning of manpower had been recognized as an undeniable process in organisations. Human resource planning (Manpower planning) is an evolving process as it is a part of Human Resource Management. It is an evolution from the scientific management developed in the late 19th century by Frederick Winslow Taylor and the System theory by NIKLAS LUHMANN. The concept of HRP was drawn upon from these classical approaches, thus the core consideration while developing a HRP is theory-based as the guidelines and the framework are set. These approaches were sufficient and commonly used in the late 19th and early 20th century as the majority of the workforce was already engaged in productions and factories. And yet the contemporary HRP is facing a lot of challenges and instabilities such as demographic and political changes intense international competitions, expensive and rapid development of technologies, and rising demand of customers. Because of all these change and development, they have shifted the nature of human resource planning (Manpower planning) from being just plain predictions to include personal assumptions and thoughts in order to prolong the “life” of HRP.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Provides the introduction, theoretical background, problem statement, and objectives of the study regarding manpower planning.
CHAPTER TWO: Reviews literature on human resource theories, conceptual definitions, and provides an organizational overview of the National Financial Credit Bank.
CHAPTER THREE: Outlines the research design, methodology, data collection sources, and the practical internship activities performed.
CHAPTER FOUR: Presents the demographic data and analysis of the field survey results using tables and charts.
CHAPTER FIVE: Summarizes the study findings, draws conclusions, and provides recommendations for future organizational improvements and research.
Keywords
Manpower Planning, Human Resource Management, Organizational Evolution, Recruitment, Selection, Performance Appraisal, NFC Bank, Employee Turnover, Training and Development, Organizational Performance, Strategic Management, Labour, Skill Management, Staffing, Human Capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental objective of this research?
The primary goal is to investigate how manpower planning affects the evolution and growth of an organization, using NFC Bank S.A. in Cameroon as a case study.
What are the core thematic areas covered in this document?
The work focuses on human resource management, specifically recruitment, selection processes, performance appraisal, training, and development practices within a banking context.
Which research methodology was utilized for this study?
The researcher employed a descriptive survey design, combining both qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze data collected through questionnaires and observation.
What does the main part of the report address?
The main body covers the literature review of human resource theories, a detailed presentation of the case organization (NFC Bank), methodology, and the analysis of data obtained from field surveys.
How is manpower planning defined in the context of this study?
It is defined as the process of ensuring that the right number of individuals with the appropriate skills are placed in the right positions at the right time to achieve organizational goals.
What are the key attributes that characterize the findings of this research?
Key attributes include the importance of aligning workforce skills with business vision, the positive correlation between structured recruitment processes and reduced turnover, and the necessity for continuous employee development.
What were the major challenges encountered during the internship and research process?
The researcher faced difficulties such as transportation issues, limited access to certain information, time constraints, and skepticism from some respondents when filling out questionnaires.
What specific recommendations does the author make for NFC Bank?
The author recommends regular assessment of workforce abilities, cultivation of inherent talent, improved e-banking facilities, and targeted marketing strategies for English-speaking regions.
Does the study confirm that manpower planning influences organizational performance?
Yes, the survey results indicate that a majority of respondents strongly agree that effective manpower planning positively impacts the evolution and market performance of the organization.
How does the author view the role of the Human Resource Department at NFC Bank?
The author views the HR department as a backbone activity that is essential for discovering employee strengths, managing training, and ensuring the organization meets its strategic goals.
- Citation du texte
- Pierre Emmanuel Jackai Jr (Auteur), 2020, Human Resource Planning. The Impact of Manpower Planning on the Evolution of an Organisation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1340444
