| dc.description.abstract | The world of work is in constant change. The challenge therefore is to respond to the issues of HR planning and HR development to meet performance expectations of construction firms. Construction sector has unique characteristics that affect human resource development and human resource planning practices in a manner very different from other sectors like manufacturing, service, among others. Inevitable tension exists between the short term objectives and the long term strategic needs of the wider organization. This affects human resource planning, human resource development and performance in construction unlike in other sectors.
The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between human resources planning, human resource development and performance of construction firms in Kenya. This study was conducted through a survey design. The target population was basically all construction firms in Nairobi, who are registered as contractors with relevant OOK ministry in class A to D. The sample size was 35 firms selected among those registered in categories A-D using purposive sampling. The study used primary data obtained through questionnaires administered to project managers or contractors. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis.
The study found that in human resources planning, the companies evaluated their current resources - people, skills, interest, abilities and experiences in comparison to their analyzed internal availability such as demand and supply of the human resource required for project undertakings by company at a point in time and in future. On application of tools and techniques in human resource planning, the construction companies practiced the use of standard procedures in performing job activities.
The study concludes that the quality improvement depends on high quality personnel at all levels with a proper rewarding scheme to improve employee's level of motivation and performance. The study also concludes that the construction companies engaged in effective monitoring, measurement and reporting of its performance against selected stakeholder indicators and targets. The study recommends that employees be equipped with the necessary skills through training. The firms should come up with clear performance targets and work out strategies aimed at attaining them. | en_US |
