ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The research is on Environmental influences on human resource management. The specific objectives of this study are to evaluate the extent to which environment influences human resource management, to identify those environmental factors that influence human resource management and to evaluate the nature of the relationship that exist between the environment and human resource management. The population of the study is 205, and sample size of 135 was derived from the population using Yamane’s formula at 5% error tolerance and 95% degree of freedom. Data for this research were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. The questionnaire served as the main instrument for data collection. Interview was also conducted so as to obtain more information. Data presentation were done through the use of tables. Hypotheses were tested through Chi-square (x)The findings indicate that, the extent to which environment influences human resource management is significant, Technological advancement, culture and economic factors influence human resource management and there is significant relationship between human resource management and the environment. From the findings of this study, we recommend that organisations should study the environmental factors so that they can be able to manage the environmental threats. Also, organization should endeavour to adapt to changes that come from the environment for their survival and sustainability.