Abstract:
The study was conducted to assess the relationship between human resource
management practices and intention to quit among administrative staff of the
University of Cape Coast. Descriptive research design was adopted in this study
with much reliance on quantitative research approach. The study adopted simple
random sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the
primary data. The primary data was collected through self-administration.
Statistical Package for Social Sciences was configured with the SPSS Process
Macro Package for the primary data processing. Statistical techniques such as
Pearson moment correlation coefficient and descriptive statistics such as mean,
standard deviation, frequency and percentage were used to ascertain the findings
relating to the specific objectives. The study revealed that respondents consented
with the orientation and training practices of the University. They had education
on their new job and received both on and off the job training. Again,
compensation and health and safety practices were good according to the
responses the respondents gave. However, the respondents alerted that their
compensation do not commensurate their skills, knowledge and experiences. The
findings also revealed that a statistically significant moderate negative correlation
existed between human resource management practices and employee turnover
intentions (r=-0.391; p=0.000: p<0.05). The study recommended that
management should made available necessary first aid equipment for each
institution and also, there should be proper wiring and ventilation in the offices to
protect staff from accident at the workplace.
