Effects Of Human Resource Management Practices On Construction Project Performance In Jimma Town

Abstract

In construction projects, many human resources issues lead to poor project performance such as poor project work design and structure, shortage of qualified skilled employees, changing work force demography, a high rate of employee turnover and high rate of burnout. In order to improve human resource management structure and system in the construction industry, Human Resource Management practices are being developed and implemented as it is vital to the effective functioning and the performance of projects in construction industry. The main objective of the study was to assess the effects of Human resource management practices on CPP in Jimma town. The study used both primary and secondary data sources. The research tool was a questionnaire and interview. A questionnaire constituted closed ended items and the researcher used likert scale items. Data were analyzed and interpreted using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics based on SPSS version 20 software. Descriptive analysis was used to identify the HRM practices and demographic information used by the construction companies and Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship of HRM practices with project performance. From a distributed total of 42 questionnaires, a total of 35 professional employees from the project participants responded to the survey. The results show, human resource management practices are identified and analyzed. Based on the Pearson correlation test all the HRM practices have moderate, and strong significant correlation results at a 1% significant level. From the findings, Human Resource Management practices have positive significant relationship with CPP. The main conclusion made here is that human resources management practices are influence on CPP. The study therefore, recommends that the results of the research can provide proof and insights and encourage construction firms to implement effective HRM practices to improve project performance in the future. The report ends with some appendices on the questionnaires and interview questions for construction professional stakeholders.