Effect of Personnel Management and Organizational Performance in Taraba State Civil Service Commission, Taraba State, Nigeria

Personnel management is globally recognized as a strategic tool for enhancing organizational performance, especially in the public sector where efficiency, transparency, and accountability are vital. Despite numerous reforms, public service institutions in Nigeria continue to grapple with challenges related to poor recruitment practices, inadequate training, and weak performance appraisal systems. This study investigates the effect of personnel management on organizational performance within the Taraba State Civil Service Commission. The study is anchored on Human Capital Theory, which posits that investments in human resources through education, training, and health directly contribute to improved performance outcomes. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, the study utilized both primary and secondary sources of data. A sample of 89 participants was drawn from a total population of 114 using stratified sampling techniques. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize respondents' demographic data, while inferential tools such as chi-square tests, ANOVA, and regression analysis were employed for hypothesis testing. The findings reveal that performance appraisal significantly affects organizational performance, while recruitment and training showed less significant impact. The study concludes that although personnel management practices are in place, their application remains largely ineffective due to inadequate policy implementation and weak institutional structures. The research fills both a theoretical gap by applying Human Capital Theory in a sub-national Nigerian civil service context and a literature gap, through its focus on a relatively underexplored state. Recommendations include revamping recruitment strategies, improving training relevance, and linking performance appraisal outcomes to employee incentives.