LINEAR PROGRAMMING AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN PORT HARCOURT

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between linear programming and personnel management of construction firms in Port Harcourt. This study adopted a correlational survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 20 constructions firms in Port Harcourt as retrieved from Nigerian business directory. 3 respondents which include logistic mangers, procurement manager and branch manager were selected from each firm multiplied by 20 firs give us a total of 60 respondents. Structured questionnaire was used in data collection. The result of the Cronbach's Alpha reliability test indicates .800 which is above .70 which implies that the items are reliable. Pearson product moment correlation was used to test the hypotheses using SPSS (statistical package social sciences). The study revealed that there is a significant relationship between Simplex Linear Programming and personnel management of construction firms in Port Harcourt. There is a significant relationship between Criss-cross Linear Programming and personnel management of construction firms in Port Harcourt. There is a significant relationship between Ellipsoid Linear Programming and personnel management of construction firms in Port Harcourt. The study concluded that Linear programming provides a systematic approach to optimizing resource allocation in construction firms, leading to improved efficiency and profitability. The study recommended that construction firms should implement training programs for staff on how to use linear programming tools effectively in personnel management.