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Item Teachers In-service Training Programme for the Sustainability of Early Childhood Education in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Okunola, Olufunmilayo O.The study investigated teachers’ in-training programme for sustainability of early childhood education in Ibadan North East Local Government Area of Oyo State. Five research questions guided the study. It was a descriptive survey research design using questionnaire to gather the relevant data for the study. Frequency count, percentages mean and average were used for data analysis. It was found out that in-service training programme organized for teachers improves their quality of teaching and enhances the classroom management of the teachers. Therefore, in-service training programme impacts on the sustainability of early childhood education in Ibadan North East Local Government. It was recommended that for the sustainability of early childhood education, the government, private bodies and parents Teachers Associations should work cooperatively in the provision of resources and financing of in-service training programmes.Item Water Governance Outcomes of Natural Spring Development Project in Ibadan City, Nigeria(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Oloukoi, GraceUsing governance indicators, this paper evaluates service outcomes of communities’ initiatives in the development of natural springs that have been in operation for the past one- and-a-half decades in Ibadan city, Nigeria. Natural spring water projects as alternative water supply sources to forestall impending water supply shortages in Ibadan were facilitated by the Sustainable Ibadan Project (SIP). This study made use of document review, site visitation and informal interviews. In addition, 280 households were sampled for water access survey in four local communities that had benefitted from the natural spring project. Research results show that the strategy has provided improved water access in the beneficiary communities. Also, the spring water projects in the case study communities have been sustained over time through cost recovery, community-based management and service efficiency, thereby fulfilling governance indices. The paper recommends the institutionalisation of the adopted strategy for further replication of spring water development in communities where such resources are available towards improved water access in Nigeria. Keywords: Natural spring, water shortage, water governance, water access, community-based water management, IbadanItem Relationship between Leadership and Job Satisfaction: A Correlational Study of Staff of the Delta State University Teaching Hospital Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Okwendi, Solomon Joseph; Nwankwoala, RichardPrevious studies have identified many factors that influence the level and quality of job satisfaction enjoyed by employees. However, the current study was not interested in just identifying general factors that influence job satisfaction of employees but focused specifically on finding out if there is a relationship between leadership behaviour of individual managers and subordinates’ job satisfaction of employees. The study population sample was drawn from the staff of one of the fastest growing teaching hospitals in Nigeria, the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, Nigeria. A mail in questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents. The results indicated that there was a strong positive relationship between perceived transformational leadership behaviour of the managers/supervisors and employee job satisfaction. It is hoped that findings from this study will provide an enhanced understanding of the nature of the relationship between perception of leadership behaviour and employee job satisfaction. Overall, the findings from this study will help the management of the Teaching Hospital to adequately prepare leaders and workers in the healthcare field with effective skills and knowledge that will enable them to create and foster a work environment that enhances employee satisfaction. Keywords: Leadership, job satisfaction, healthcare, and behaviourItem Knowledge and Attitude to Sexually Transmitted Infections and Premarital Sexual Behaviour of Adolescents with Hearing Impairment in Selected Secondary Schools in Ibadan(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Onyezere, John Osondu; Onyezere, Joyce IfeomaAdolescents in Nigeria are contributing to unfavorable indices of sexual and reproductive health ranging from sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies, and unsafe abortions to maternal mortality. Neglect of this population has major implications for the future as the sexual and reproductive behaviour imbibed during adolescence has a way of impacting upon adult life. This study, therefore, focused on knowledge and attitude to sexually transmitted infections and premarital sexual behaviour of adolescents with hearing impairment in selected secondary schools in Ibadan. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. Sixty respondents were selected from public secondary schools using purposive sampling technique. The main instrument used in gathering data was a self-developed questionnaire on knowledge and attitude to sexually transmitted infections and premarital sexual behaviour of adolescents with hearing impairment. Three hypotheses were tested and one research question was answered. The reliability coefficient of r = .82 was obtained using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. Ten trained research assistants were used during data collection. Data were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages for the demographic part of the instrument and the research questions, while t-test was used to test the hypotheses formulated for the study. The result showed significant difference (Crit-t = 1.96, Cal.t =2.387, df=58, P < .05) on attitude to sex between male and female adolescents with hearing impairment, while in the other two hypotheses centering on knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and premarital sexual behaviour as it has to do with male and female adolescents with hearing impairment no significant difference was found. On the preferred source of sex information, the result showed that 25 out of the 60 respondents representing 41.7% picked “Friends” as the preferred source. In conclusion, it was found that there is a significant difference in the attitude to sex between male and female adolescents with hearing impairment in selected secondary schools in Ibadan, while no significant difference was found between male and female adolescents with hearing impairment in relation to knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and premarital sexual behaviour. Therefore, it was recommended that hearing impaired adolescents should be assisted to have access to correct and adequate SRH information through the efforts of specialist teachers and counselors. Keywords: Sexually Transmitted Infections, Premarital Sexual Behaviour, Adolescents, Hearing ImpairmentItem Teaching and Learning of Technical Education Curriculum Content: A Multimedia Approach(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Alade, Ibiwumi AbiodunThis paper discusses the use of multimedia approach for a better transaction in teaching and leaning of technical education curriculum content. Relevant theories as applicable to multimedia usage are also examined. The application of multimedia, approach for teaching a unit on wood work joints in technical education at the university level is thereafter presented as a guide for users adaptation in various disciplines. Keywords: Curriculum, Instruction, Learning, Multimedia, TeachingItem 32 Trends in the WASSCE Performance of Students in Physics in Oyo State Nigeria (2004 to 2010)(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Akuche, Ukamaka Evelyn; Okunola, Opeoluwa MotunrayoAs important as Physics is to the technological advancement of a nation, students still perform below standard in the subject. Over the years, researches have been carried out and the process is still on to address the perceived causes of poor performance in Physics. The instrument used for this study was West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Physics results, 2004 to 2010. The trend of Physics students’ performance for a period of seven (7) years was considered. The findings revealed that the performance of students in Physics is still very low. The trend in performance is not consistent. It is recommended that Colleges and Universities of Education utilize the recommendations proffered in different researches that addressed poor performance in Physics to improve students’ learning outcomes. Keywords: Performance in Physics, Trends, WASSCE ResultItem Assessment of Secretaries’ Perception on Relevance of Shorthand in their Functions in an Era of Advanced Office Technology and Information Systems(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Amoor, S.S.; Adamu, IbrahimThis study is entitled “Assessment of Secretaries’ perception on relevance of shorthand in their functions in an era of advanced office technology and information systems”. The study had four objectives as a guide and four hypotheses. The researchers adopted descriptive survey research design. The study covered three tertiary institutions: Ahmadu Bello University, Federal College of Education and Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State offering shorthand. The population of the study consisted of 30 lecturers and 30 practicing secretaries in the selected institutions. Four rating scale structured questionnaire were used to generate data from the respondents. Data collected were coded in SPSS using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) to test null hypotheses one and two, while t-test was used to test null hypotheses three and four. All the null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The study shows, among others, that listening skill and consciousness for speed and accuracy acquired in shorthand play significant roles on secretaries’ duties in this era of advanced office technology and information systems. The researchers recommended, among others, that seminar/workshop should be organized to educate the government, policy makers and students on the importance of shorthand for effective and efficient performance of secretaries in this crucial dispensation. Keywords: Shorthand, Advanced Office Technology, SecretariesItem Teamwork, Motivation, and Leadership Skills as Predictors of Healthy Work Culture in Public Middle Schools in Iwo Local Government, Osun State(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Afolakemi, O. Oredein; Joshua, O. AkinrinoluThis study examined teamwork, motivation, and leadership skills as determinants to a healthy work culture in public middle schools in Iwo local government, Osun state, Nigeria. The research design used was descriptive survey method. The population for the study encompassed all the teachers, principals and vice principals of the twenty middle schools in Iwo local government area of Osun State, Nigeria. The teachers, principals and vice principals have been stratified to middle schools in Iwo local government area. All the twenty principals and vice principals were used for the research while ten teachers were randomly selected from each school making two hundred and forty respondents for the study. One research instrument was designed named Teamwork, Motivation and Leadership Skills Questionnaire (TMLSQ) and used to collect relevant data. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined using test-retest method and the Cronbach alpha is 0.853. Two research questions and two hypotheses were set for the study. The simple percentage was used to calculate the research questions while regression statistical analysis was used to test for the research hypotheses at 0.05% level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that lack of trust amidst the teachers (36.5%) is the highest perceived inhibiting harmonious factor towards teachers working together in schools, while keeping malice has the least percentage (12.5%). The results also revealed that prompt payment of salary (66.5%) is the highest perceived identified factor that can motivate teachers in the schools, followed by promotion (32%) and healthy competition (13%) was the least perceived factor that can motivate teachers. Moreover, the multiple regression analysis produced a coefficient of correlation R of 0.687, indicating that there is a very high positive influence of team work, motivation and leadership skills on a healthy work culture in middle secondary schools, Iwo local government. The joint influence also produced a value of 0.572, which implies that the combined influence of the independent variables is about 57.2% which is relatively high. Therefore, the study recommended that government should always pay teachers salary as at when due and salary review should be done regularly. The principals should try as much as possible to eliminate the inhibiting harmonious factors towards teachers working together in the middle schools. Keywords: Teamwork Spirit, Motivation, Leadership Skills, Leadership, Healthy Work Culture, Middle School, NigeriaItem 206 Test Anxiety as a Factor in Undergraduates’ Academic Performance at the Nigerian Premier University of Education(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Toyobo, Oluwole MajekodunmiThis study investigates test anxiety as a factor in academic performance. The aim was to determine whether students’ academic performance has any bearing on the level of their test anxiety. Four hundred students were randomly selected from the four colleges in Nigeria’s premier university of education: (1) College of Applied Education & Vocational (2) College of Humanities (3) College of Social Management Studies and (4) College of Applied Sciences. One hundred students were randomly selected from each College. Students’ Test Anxiety Questionnaire (STAQ) was designed and used to collect data. Data was analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correction and t-test. The result of the data analysis showed a high negative correlation between test anxiety and academic performance. Test anxiety experienced levels of male and female students also differ significantly. Regular periodic programmes to reduce test anxiety should be organised by the University Counselling Centre, while parents should help female students prepare better for examinations in order to reduce test anxiety. KeyWords: Test anxiety, academic performance, examinationsItem Parental Attitude on Eradication of the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation: The Role of a Counsellor(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Oyetade, Monilola D.Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional Practice prevalent among many ethnic groups in Nigeria and is fraught with many complications. In spite of the intervention campaigns by the Government and Non- governmental Organisations, the National Demographic and Health Surveys of 2003 and 2008 reported that the percentage of Nigerian women circumcised had increased from 19 to 30 percent within five years. This study therefore, examines the parents’ perception on eradication of the practice of FGM in Ogun and Osun States, Nigeria. A total of 756 respondents comprising 378 male and female adults and 378 male and female adolescents participated in the study. Female Genital Mutilation Awareness Questionnaire (FGMAQ) was administered on the respondents to collect data on their level of awareness on FGM as well as their attitude towards eradicating FGM practice. Results from percentages and chi-square statistical analysis of data revealed that more than half (54.9%) of the respondents favoured the practice of FGM as they believed it upholds tradition and reduces sexual immorality, an attitude that is completely oblivious of its harmful effect and complications arising from it. Therefore, there is need for a well-coordinated professional counselling intervention to eradicate the practice of FGM.Item Maxmising Cascade Model of Training to Facilitate Voter Education Club (VEC) for Secondary School Students in Nigeria(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Adedeji, Matthew Ajadi; Oyedeji, ToyinThe cascade model of training involves the delivery of training through layers of trainers until it reaches the final target group like waterfalls from the top to the bottom of a hill. This was a model adopted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to establish Voter Education Club (VEC) in secondary schools in Nigeria. The idea began with the INEC Chairman, Professor Athairu Jega, training INEC State Commissioners who in turn trained selected principals of secondary schools covering the thirty-six states plus the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They in turn went to train other principals and designated (VEC) coordinators and thus (VEC) emerged as a process of political enlightenment to young political leaders of tomorrow. Other models were recommended for the perpetuity of the project. It was therefore recommended that INEC, NOA and other stakeholders in the national electoral processes give close monitoring to these clubs that are ubiquitous. The activities of the club coordinators should also be monetized that it may not amount to a still-born project. Key words: Cascade model, training, INEC, Principals of Secondary School and Perpetuity.Item Secondary School Students Perception of Examination Malpractice in Selected Local Government Areas in Ogun State, Nigeria(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2014-10) Onabamiro, A. AdegbengaThe study examined the secondary school students’ perception of the causes, forms and prevention of examination malpractice in Ogun State Nigeria. Two hundred students constituted the sample for the study. One instrument “Students Perception of Examination Malpractice Question (SPEMQ) was used to generate data for the study. Three Research questions were answered using simple percentage and t-test statistics to analyse the data. The result among others indicated that there is no significant difference in the perception of male and female students on causes, forms and prevention of examination malpractice, and no significant difference in students’ perception of examination malpractice based on age. Based on the findings, therefore, the paper recommended that adequate counseling should be given to all students, thorough screening be done before entering into the examination halls and there should be massive campaign against cheating in examination by all. Keywords: Secondary School Students, Perception, Examination Malpractice.Item Engaging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Public- private Partnerships (Ppps) for Nigeria’s Human Capital Development(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences Vol. 2. Nos 1 & 2, 2014-10) Odeleye, Donald A.; Odeleye, Oluwatoyin A.In most civilized cultures, payback is normally required when an individual(s), agency or organisation has benefitted immensely or enjoys considerable patronage from a particular socio-cultural environment. Globally, companies and organisations contribute their quota to national development by intervening in deficient areas and also by taking up some social responsibilities like offering educational sponsorships to indigent members of the community and providing infrastructural support. Even though corporate agencies in Nigeria also get so involved, it is the contention of this paper that a lot more can be done utilizing extraneous tracks such as CSR and PPPs to fast track Nigeria’s human capital development. For instance, it is suggested that a pragmatic CSR and PPPs system needs to be put in place that will ensure Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences Vol. 2. Nos 1 & 2 (October, 2014) Faculty of Arts & Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria ISSN Online: 2449-0679 ISSN Print: 2354-3981 135 that a symbiotic relationship exists between the public and the private sectors in addressing specific areas of need in tertiary education. Firms and multi- national agencies should initiate more PPPs in higher education to help inachieving Nigeria’s vision 20-20-20. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Human Capital Development, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)Item Influence of Conceptual Instructional Method on Students’ Performance in, and Attitude Towards Chemistry Practical among Secondary School Students in Zaria Educational Zone, Kaduna State, Nigeria(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences Vol. 2. Nos 1 & 2, 2014-12) Muhammad, Binta Asabe; Prof. Mari, J. S.The study investigated the Influence of Conceptual Instructional Method on students’ performance in, and attitude towards Chemistry Practical in Zaria Educational Zone of Kaduna State. The target population for the study was 1401 S.S. II Science Students. The subjects in the coeducational schools were pretested and schools that did not differ significantly were chosen for the study. A sample of 100 Students was randomly drawn from two co educational senior secondary schools, within Zaria Educational Zone. The subjects were divided in to two groups: The experimental group and the control group of 50 students each. The pre-test–post-test quasi-experimental Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences Vol. 2. Nos 1 & 2 (October, 2014) Faculty of Arts & Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria ISSN Online: 2449-0679 ISSN Print: 2354-3981 122 control group design was adapted. The subjects in the experimental group were exposed to Conceptual Instructional Method, while those in the Control group were exposed to the lecture instructional strategy for a period of six weeks. The instruments developed and validated for data collection are: Chemistry Practical Performance Test (CPPT) with reliability coefficient of 0.73 and Chemistry Practical Attitude Inventory (CPAI) with reliability coefficient of 0.79. Two research questions were stated and two null hypotheses were tested. The data collected were subjected to statistical analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses on performance, Mann-Whitney U-test was used to test the subjects’ change in attitude towards Chemistry Practical. The major findings from the study include the following: The practical performance and attitude of the subjects exposed to Conceptual Instructional Method were significantly higher than their counterparts exposed to lecture method of instruction. On the basis of the findings outlined above, it was concluded that, conceptual instructional method enhances senior secondary school students’ practical performance in and attitude towards Chemistry Practical. Recommendations were made amongst which include: Chemistry teachers should incorporate conceptual instructional method for teaching Chemistry Practical at senior secondary school level.Item Ecocriticism, Literature and the Age of Industry 4.0(The International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities (INJOCORH), 2023) Adeoye Ambrose Babatunde THOMPSONThis paper examines the issues, challenges and prospects of the inextricable linkages in ecocriticism, literature, and the fourth industrial revolution. It explains the policy involved in marrying and connecting the study of the environment/ecology in a given milieu, concerning scholastic works that portray the pros and cons. Using apt and contemporary technological advancements to foster societal complexities in simple direct ways, and, the displacements and disjointments they cause by creating societal awareness of the field activities involved with adequate actions plans needed to mitigate them in society. This paper propounds that the study of ecocriticism, literature and the fourth industrial revolutions needs governmental, non-governmental and international non-governmental organisations review mechanisms of: contents, contexts, and co-constructionists’ documents. With due uses of processes, programmes, and projects assessments impacts. Hence, this paper uses: social conflict theory, needs theory and globalizations theory to help grasp the issues, challenges and prospects involved in the study of ecocriticism, literature and the age of the fourth industrial revolutions. Keywords: Ecocriticisms, Literature, and the Fourth Industrial RevolutionsItem Evaluation of Women Islamic Education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution(The International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities (INJOCORH), 2023) Dauda Adesina ADESOPE; Aminat Olanike SOLIUIn recent time, women play important roles in virtually all fields of human endeavour such as politics, economy, religion, education, industrial relations and so on. Most specifically, the position of women to harness the fourth industrial revolution to foster the expected growth and development in the societies is sacrosanct. But Islamic religion prescribes a modus operandi which its followers should emulate at every stage of existence. On this premise, this paper evaluates the potential of women in Islamic education vis-à-vis the exigency of the fourth industrial revolution. Eleven fundamental and categorical statements from the holy Quran on women operations were interrogated as data. The principle of functional systemic analysis is applied to the said data. The findings show that women are restricted in a way, notwithstanding the global developmental exponentiality of the 4.0, they are to always take instructions from the men, they are less expected to make use of any kind of the 4.0’s technologies, etc. The paper concluded that for industrial revolution to witness more and more unmeasurable progress, teachers of women’s Islamic education should be efficiently charged to functions so as to bridge the gap between industrial revolution, 4.0 and the Islamic stand on women’s functionality. Keywords: Politics, Religion, Islamic, Revolution and DevelopmentItem Assessment of Industrial Revolution on Building Production Management(The International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities (INJOCORH), 2023) Ayodele Christianah AJAO; John Adekunle AREMU; Sherifat Omowumi SIYANBOLA; Kabiru Okegere TIJANIIndustrial Revolution (IR) has caused tremendous changes in technology which have greatly affected the construction industry and her products. With the current changes in technology, the mode of operation of construction industry has been changed. The efforts put in place in meeting the demand for the products of construction industry particularly building has revealed the extent at which the construction of building has adapted to technological changes brought about by industrial revolution. All the construction processes of building are no longer with stress, but at ease with the use of machines and other means of intelligent networking and the use of managerial policy in order to improve the quality of the building. This paper aims at assessing the evolution of industrial revolution, its impact on building production management and challenges confronting the evolution. The paper adopted literature review and finds that, though, introduction of industrial related technology in management of building production harnesses effective use of resources and improved the quality of building produced in terms of cost, time and workmanship, there are some challenges slowing down the full processes in building production. The paper concludes that all construction stakeholders should implement industrial revolution techniques, system and application so as to drive production system of the industry to match with the other industries by improving education and training so as to meet up with the demand of modern technologies. Keywords: Industrial Revolution, Construction, Building, Production, ManagementItem Manpower Planning Practices and Employee Engagement in Oluyole Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria(The International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities (INJOCORH), 2023) Anthonia Odufa AJELETI; Charles Tope JEGEDEEmployee engagement is very important to the organisational effectiveness. There are many factors responsible for organizational efficiency. This study aims at looking at how manpower planning affects employee engagement in Oluyole Local Government. Descriptive survey research design was adopted to get detailed and factual information from the respondents. A total of 91 respondents were randomly selected from personnel at the Oluyole Local Government area in Ibadan for the study. The study reveals a positive relationship between workplace mentoring and worker’s productivity. It also reveals that workplace mentoring boosts employee performance through improved self-esteem and deeper commitment. It fosters a cordial relationship between mentor and mentee to achieve organizational goals. The emphasis on the research's key conclusion demonstrates that when succession planning is approached from a career and talent management perspective, employee engagement and staff retention follows. It was finally recommended that in order to meet staff demands, Oluyole Local Government administration must enhance quality services via the development of health care, quality education, quality employment and skills. Keywords: Development, Employee Engagement, Practices, Self-Esteem, and Staff RetentionItem Effects of Upskilling and Reskilling on Employee Job Satisfaction and the Menace of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)(The International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities (INJOCORH), 2023) Bolatito Oluwajinmi, PhD; Victoria Adekomaya, PhDAs the threat of the Fourth Industrial Revolution approaches and organizations are struggling to survive because of the complexity it entails, it becomes mandatory for employees to upgrade and acquire new skills, for them to be able to thrive in the new normal. Upskilling and reskilling can help workers to grow as well as have a feeling of progress and satisfaction in their career path. This study investigated effects of upskilling and reskilling on employee job satisfaction of selected Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies in Lagos State, Nigeria. The total population of the selected companies was three thousand, eight hundred and ninety-two (3,892) employees. The sample size was restricted to 400, which was calculated by using Taro Yammane (1967) statistical formula. The study adopted stratified random sampling technique. Questionnaire was the only research instrument used for data collection. Data were analysed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that upskilling and reskilling have a significant positive effect on employee job satisfaction. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that organizations in this sector should focus on adequate upskilling and reskilling development programmes for their employees in order to enhance job satisfaction. Keywords: Employees, Upskilling and Reskilling, Job Satisfaction, Organizations, Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).Item Evaluation of Human Resource Management Practices and Job Performance of Non-Academic Staff of Private Universities(The International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities (INJOCORH), 2023) Florence Opeyemi AFOLARANMI1; Oyebola Olusola AYENI, PhDEmployee job performance is one of the primary motivators of thriving organizations. In a university system, non-academic staff’s roles in administrative activities cannot be overstated. However, non- academic staff appear to be underperforming in the Nigerian university system, particularly at private universities. The emanating multiplier effects of this include: poor resource management, poor coordination of activities, underachieving university goals, and so on. This paper aims at critically reviewing existing literature on job performance, Employee Job Performance in the University System, Human Resource Management (HRM), Human Resource Management Practices (HRMP), Attracting, Selecting and Retention of Competent Personnel, Career Development, and Training and Development as they relate to human resource management practices on the job performance of non- academic staff at private universities. The study, therefore, recommended that non-academic staff in private universities should be motivated to maintain high job performance. Also, private universities owners or boards of council should ensure adequate human resource management practices in order to improve the job performance of non-academic staff in the institutions. Keywords: Human Resource, Management Practices, Job Performance, Private Universities