Career Progression, Organisational Development and Employees' Performance in Public Universities, Kwara State, Nigeria

Bashiru Ibrahim AJADI; Adeseko Sunday  OLAIFA; Ebunlomo Oreoluwa  OLAIFA; Yusuf Olatunji  ONIMAGO; Rasheedat Damilola  ALANAMU

Bashiru Ibrahim AJADI Department of Educational Management and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Adeseko Sunday OLAIFA Department of Educational Management and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Ebunlomo Oreoluwa OLAIFA Department of Educational Management and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Yusuf Olatunji ONIMAGO Department of Educational Management and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Rasheedat Damilola ALANAMU Department of Educational Management and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Keywords: Career Progression, Organisational Development, Public Universities, Performance Appraisal

Abstract

Background of Study:The increasing complexity of modern organizational environments has highlighted the importance of human resource development practices in enhancing employee performance, especially within public sector institutions. In Nigerian public universities, challenges like limited career advancement opportunities, inadequate training programs, and weak organizational systems have raised concerns about employee performance and institutional effectiveness.

Aims and Scope of Paper:This study aims to examine the relationship between career progression, organizational development, and employee performance in public universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. Specifically, it investigates how career progression and organizational development, both individually and in combination, affect employees’ performance.

Methods:The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design, focusing on academic and non-academic staff in three public universities in Kwara State, with a total population of 5,162. A sample size of 408 respondents was determined using the Taro Yamane formula. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, with the reliability of the instrument confirmed by a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.777. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, and multiple regression analysis with SPSS.

Results:The findings revealed that both career progression and organizational development have a strong, statistically significant positive relationship with employee performance. Moreover, these variables, when considered jointly, significantly influence performance, explaining a substantial proportion of its variation.

Conclusion:The study concludes that career progression and organizational development are critical determinants of employee performance in public universities in Kwara State. Addressing these factors can lead to significant improvements in both employee performance and institutional effectiveness.

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