CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study. Human Resource development as defined by E. Flippo (1999) is the process of improving, molding and changing the skill, knowledge, creative ability, aptitudes, values, commitment etc. of employees based on the present and future jobs and organizational requirements. This functions includes • Training: Which is the process of imparting the technical and operating skills and knowledge to the employees concerned? • Management development: which is the process of designing and conducting suitable executive development programs so as to developed the original and human relations skills of employees • Performance appraisal: which is the systematic evaluation of individual with respect of their performance in their jobs and their potential for development? • Compensation: which is the process of providing adequate and equitable remuneration to the employees? • Career planning and Human. Relations development: which entails planning of an individual career and implementation of career plans by means of education, training and acquisition of sound integration of employees at work to enhance culture and motivation based on economic, social and psychological satisfaction?