These readings cover a range of topics relevant to HR management in Nigeria,

including HR practices, challenges, strategies, and emerging trends. They provide

valuable resources for HR professionals, students, academics, and anyone
interested in understanding the dynamics of HRM in Nigeria.
"Human Resource Management in Nigeria" by Uchenna C. Ugwu:
This book provides an overview of human resource management practices in
Nigeria, covering topics such as recruitment, training, performance management,
compensation, and employee relations. It explores the unique challenges and
opportunities faced by HR professionals in the Nigerian context.

"Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive

Advantage" edited by Olabisi Kuboni:
This edited volume includes chapters authored by various experts in the field of
HR management, discussing contemporary issues and best practices in HRM.
While not exclusively focused on Nigeria, it offers valuable insights applicable to
the Nigerian HR landscape.

"Managing Human Resources in Africa" edited by Ken N. Kamoche, Yaw A.

Debrah, and Frank Horwitz:
This book explores HR management practices across different African countries,
including Nigeria. It addresses topics such as talent management, diversity
management, leadership development, and HR strategy in the African context.

"Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice" by Stella M. Mmualefe:

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of human resource
management theory and practice, with relevance to the Nigerian business
environment. It covers fundamental HRM concepts, strategies, and practical
applications.
"Human Resource Management in Developing Countries" edited by Pawan S.
Budhwar and Kamel Mellahi:
While not specific to Nigeria, this book examines HRM practices in developing
countries, including Nigeria, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities
arising from socio-economic and cultural factors. It provides insights into HRM
strategies for managing diverse workforces in emerging economies.

"Employee Relations Management: An Empirical Perspective" by Deji Olaniyan:

This book explores employee relations management in Nigerian organizations,
focusing on issues such as industrial relations, employee engagement, conflict
resolution, and collective bargaining.

"Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach" by Oladele

Akinloye:
Written by a Nigerian HR expert, this book offers a contemporary perspective on
HRM theory and practice, with practical insights and case studies relevant to the
Nigerian business environment.

REFERENCES
Journal Articles:
Akpala, A. O., & Ezeani, C. N. (2019). Challenges of Human Resources
Management in Nigeria under a Global Economy. International Journal of
Advanced Studies in Business Strategies and Management, 8(1), 1-17.
Alade, S. A. (2016). Human Resource Management Practices in Nigeria.
International Journal of Research in Management, Economics and Commerce,
6(3), 1-7.
Onuoha, B. C., & Ezejiofor, R. A. (2018). Human Resources Management Practices
in Nigeria's Small and Medium Enterprises: A Synoptic Review. Journal of Social
Sciences and Humanities, 24(1), 79-97.
Udoh, E. A., & Eyo, A. U. (2018). The Role of Human Resource Management in the
Nigerian Public Sector. Journal of Policy and Development Studies, 12(2), 82-98.
Budhwar, P. S., & Mellahi, K. (Eds.). (2006). Human resource management in
Africa: A comparative study of 18 countries. Routledge.
Brewster, C., Wood, G., Brookes, M., Croucher, R., & Gollan, P. (2018). Human
resource management in Africa: an overview. The International Journal of Human
Resource Management, 29(1), 5-31.
Meyer, M., Beugré, C., & Williams, L. (2015). Human resource management in
Africa: Toward an inclusive analytical framework. Human Resource Management
Review, 25(1), 1-7.
Paauwe, J., & Boselie, P. (2003). Challenging ‘strategic HRM’and the relevance of
the institutional setting. Human Resource Management Journal, 13(3), 56-70.
Brewster, C., Mayrhofer, W., & Morley, M. (Eds.). (2004). Human resource
management in Europe: Evidence of convergence? Butterworth-Heinemann.
Paauwe, J., & Farndale, E. (2007). European HRM patterns: Setting the scene. The
International Journal of Human Resource Management, 18(2), 173-191.
Becker, B. E., Huselid, M. A., & Ulrich, D. (2001). The HR Scorecard: Linking People,
Strategy, and Performance. Harvard Business Review, 79(3), 123-135.
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turnover, productivity, and corporate financial performance. Academy of
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Budhwar, P. S., & Debrah, Y. A. (2001). Rethinking comparative and cross-national
human resource management research. The International Journal of Human
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management: Managing people in a multinational context. Cengage Learning
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Books:
Amponsah-Tawiah, K., & Dartey-Baah, K. (2015). Human Resource Management
Practices in Selected Ghanaian Firms: A Comparative Study of State-Owned and
Private Enterprises. CRC Press.
Esiyok, C. U., & Akpan, E. I. (2019). Human Resource Management in Nigeria: The
Strategic Dimensions. Lambert Academic Publishing.
Ikeije, U. (2019). Human Resource Management: Contemporary Issues, Challenges
and Opportunities. Kraft Books Limited.
Dickson, M. W., Hartog, D. N. D., & Mitchelson, J. K. (Eds.). (2012). Research on
emotion in organizations: Emotions, ethics, and decision-making (Vol. 8). Emerald
Group Publishing.
Kamoche, K. N., Debrah, Y. A., & Horwitz, F. M. (Eds.). (2010). Managing human
resources in Africa. Routledge.
Elizur, D. (Ed.). (2008). Innovations in cross-cultural psychology. Pergamon.
Brewster, C., Mayrhofer, W., & Farndale, E. (2018). Handbook of research on
comparative human resource management. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Storey, J., Wright, P. M., & Ulrich, D. (Eds.). (2009). The Routledge companion to
strategic human resource management. Routledge.
Schuler, R. S., & Jackson, S. E. (2007). Strategic human resource management.
John Wiley & Sons.
Cascio, W. F., & Boudreau, J. W. (2016). Talent management: A strategic
approach. SHRM Foundation.
Ulrich, D., Brockbank, W., Johnson, D., & Younger, J. (2012). HR from the outside
in: Six competencies for the future of human resources. McGraw-Hill.
Lawler, E. E., & Boudreau, J. W. (2015). Global trends in human resource
management: A twenty-year analysis. Stanford University Press.
Redman, T., & Wilkinson, A. (Eds.). (2009). Contemporary human resource
management: Text and cases. Financial Times/Prentice Hall.
Brewster, C., Mayrhofer, W., & Morley, M. (Eds.). (2004). Human resource
management in Europe: Evidence of convergence? Butterworth-Heinemann.
Schuler, R. S., & Jackson, S. E. (2014). Strategic human resource management.
John Wiley & Sons.

Theses and Dissertations:

Onyishi, I. E. (2017). The Dynamics of Human Resource Management in Nigeria:
An Insight. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nigeria, Nsukka).
Adeyemo, D. A. (2018). The Influence of Human Resource Management Practices
on Organizational Performance: A Study of Selected Nigerian Banks. (Master's
thesis, Obafemi Awolowo University).
Orubu, O. (2016). Human Resource Management Practices and Organizational
Performance: A Study of Selected Nigerian Universities. (Doctoral dissertation,
Covenant University).
Okpara, J. O. (2014). Human resource management practices in Nigeria:
Challenges and insights. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies,
5(2), 159-175.
Woldu, H. G. (2016). Human resource management practices in Ethiopia: Does the
developmental state paradigm matter? African Journal of Economic and
Management Studies, 7(1), 88-100.
Tregaskis, O., Brewster, C., Hegewisch, A., & Mayne, L. (2013). Comparative HRM:
European views and perspectives. Routledge.
Smith, P. (2015). Understanding human resource management in Europe.
Routledge.
Wright, P. M., & Snell, S. A. (1991). Toward an integrative view of strategic human
resource management. Human Resource Management Review, 1(3), 203-225.
Huselid, M. A., Jackson, S. E., & Schuler, R. S. (1997). Technical and strategic
human resource management effectiveness as determinants of firm performance.
Academy of Management Journal, 40(1), 171-188.
Jackson, S. E., & Schuler, R. S. (2000). Managing human resources in cross-border
alliances. The Academy of Management Executive, 14(2), 68-80.
Cooke, F. L., & Saini, D. S. (2010). Human resource management in the Asia Pacific
region: Convergence questioned. The International Journal of Human Resource
Management, 21(7), 927-944.

Industry Reports and Surveys:

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria. (Various Years). HR Transformation
Survey Reports.
Deloitte Nigeria. (Various Years). Human Capital Trends Reports.
These references offer a mix of academic research, industry reports, and
government publications that provide insights into various aspects of Human
Resources Management in Nigeria. They cover topics such as HR practices,
challenges, trends, and their impact on organizational performance and socio-
economic development.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Africa. (Various Years). Talent and HR Trends
Reports.
Deloitte Africa. (Various Years). Human Capital Trends Reports.
These references provide insights into various aspects of Human Resources
Management in Africa, including HR practices, challenges, trends, and their
implications for organizational performance and socio-economic development
across the continent.
CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) Europe. (Various Years).
HR Outlook Reports.
Deloitte Europe. (Various Years). Human Capital Trends Reports.
These references offer insights into various aspects of Human Resources
Management in Europe, including HR practices, challenges, trends, and their
implications for organizational performance and socio-economic development
across the region.
Bersin by Deloitte. (Various Years). Human Capital Trends Reports.
WorldatWork. (Various Years). Total Rewards Surveys and Reports.
These references provide insights into various aspects of Human Resources
Management in North America, including HR practices, challenges, trends, and
their implications for organizational performance and socio-economic
development in the region.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Asia. (Various Years). HR Transformation Surveys.
Deloitte Asia Pacific. (Various Years). Human Capital Trends Reports.
These references offer insights into various aspects of Human Resources
Management in Asia, including HR practices, challenges, trends, and their
implications for organizational performance and socio-economic development in
the region.