Capitalized Human Resources Cost and Its Influence on Corporate Productivity: A Study of Selected Companies in Nigeria

Bassey Eyo Bassey and Arzizeh Tiesieh Tapang

International Journal of Financial Research, 2012, vol. 3, issue 2, 48-59

Abstract: This study aimed at examining the influence of human resources cost on corporate productivity. Human resources have been identified as one of the main sources of competitive advantage by many organizations in today¡¯s economy. In other to investigate the above issue, the researcher gathered data from ten (10) companies listed in the Nigerian Stock Exchange with the aid of a questionnaire using an ex-post facto design. The study revealed that acquisition and development costs are important determinants of human resources cost and does significantly influence corporate productivity. Conclusively, human resources cost approach to corporate performance measurement which have gained substantial attention and use in recent years provides further opportunities for utilization of human resource accounting measures. The study recommended that companies should use career management programs to assist their employees in career planning.

Keywords: Human Resources Cost; Human Resource Costing; Human Capital; Human Resources Cost Report; Acquisition Cost; Development Cost (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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