| dc.description.abstract | The research focused on investigating the effect of Human Resource Planning (HRP) on organizational performance, with the Ministry of Public Service (MoPS) in Uganda as the case study. The specific objectives included determining the extent to which aligning HRP with the ministry's strategic goals impacted MoPS performance, assessing the impact of optimal staffing on performance, and establishing how employee motivation influenced performance. The study employed a descriptive research design to investigate the impact of the internal audit function on public service delivery in Uganda parastatals. Purposive sampling was utilized, categorizing respondents into top managers, middle-level managers, and support staff, resulting in a total sample size of 92 individuals. Structured questionnaires with six subsections were employed for data collection, addressing various study objectives. The data was collected in the study was analyzed, presented, interpreted, and discussed using descriptive statistics, offering insights into the perceptions and experiences of respondents at the Ministry of Public Service (MoPS). The overall response rate was 50%, considered adequate for analysis and reporting. In conclusion, the study conducted at the Ministry of Public Service (MoPS) during the period from 2019 to 2024 revealed significant shortcomings in Human Resource Planning (HRP) practices, leading to adverse effects on organizational performance. The findings highlighted a lack of alignment between HRP and the Ministry's strategic goals, suboptimal staffing levels, and low employee motivation. Based on these conclusions, recommendations include the integration of HRP into strategic objectives with budgetary support, regular demand and supply forecasting for optimal staffing, establishment of career progression guidelines, creation of a favorable work environment, and comprehensive measures to attract, develop, and retain employees | en_US |
