Internal Recruitment Practices and Employees Performance in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps

Abstract

The broad aim of this study is to explore the effect of internal recruitment practices on employee performance in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The study specifically examines the effect of promotion and job transfer on employee performance in NSCDC. The study utilized a survey research design and primary data were obtained from the respondents through questionnaire administration. The study sampled 129 staff of NSCDC in Benue State Command. The data collected from the participants were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression. The outcomes of the multiple regression analysis revealed that both promotion and job transfer have a positive and significant effect on employee performance in NSCDC. The study concludes that internal recruitment significantly affects the performance of employees in the organization. It suggests amongst others that the NSCDC should ensure imbibe transparency and equity during promotions and employees due for transfers should always be notified on time.