Communication and Effective Utilization of Human Resource in Tertiary Institutions

Abstract

This paper examined communication and effective utilization of human resource in tertiary institutions. A research question was posed to guide the study and a hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance. The sample randomly selected consists of 1376 academic and senior non – academic staff of tertiary institutions. Communication and Effective Human Resource Utilization Questionnaire (CAEHRUQ) was the main instrument employed in obtaining data. The means, percentage method and 2 – test were the  statistical tools used to answer the research questions and test the  hypothesis. The findings showed that from the perspectives of both  academic and senior non – academic staff effective communication flow  between management employees is important for the overall success and promotion of mutual co-operation , keep channels of communication open in the institutions, creases productivity, as well as improves staff human relations and enhances effective utilization of human resource in tertiary institutions. Recommendations were proposed that there should be adequate feedback to the various elements in the tertiary institutions to employees on their performance, faculties and departments on their achievements to top management regarding achievement of target and the difficulties encountered. This will improve teaching and learning in  tertiary institutions.