HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING PRACTICES AND CHALLENGE AT ETHIOPIAN CONSTRUCTION WORKS CORPORATION

Abstract

This study was carried out to examine human resource planning practices and challenges at Ethiopian construction Works Corporation. The research design used for this study is descriptive survey. The target population in this study was 96 those who are in management position and the researcher used census inquired the whole population in the study. Data gathering instruments were used questionnaire that were filled by all section and department heads to find out how is the human resource planning process carried out in Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation? to what extent is the human resource plan of the Corporation linked of human resource planning?. The results of the study reveal that most of the management staff do not have in-depth knowledge on human resource planning; the main determinant factors such as skill inventory, job Analysis and human resource information system weren’t applied satisfactorily and the linkage of human resource plan with strategic business plan were given less attention.. Thus, it is recommended that ECWC shall be better to give attention and priority fully computerize its HRIS to provide HR information timely and help to take action decision in surplus and shortage condition. The corporation should be develop viable plans, the strategic need information and forecast requirements on the available of personnel through integrative linkage both strategic business planning and human resource planning to become effective.