Abstract:
This study examined the dynamics of adjustment mechanisms on recruits in industrial
organizations in Nigeria. The purpose of the study is to present a theoretical and
statistical analysis of different types and processes of recruit‘s adjustments. The
general objective is therefore to clarify the effect of adjustment mechanisms on
recruits in industrial organizations in Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted to
meet the objective. Questionnaire was used as a means of data collection. The total
population of this study was 160 employees which represents the total workforce of
three selected organizations in Abuja. The distribution of the population is as follows:
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) 95 (59.37%)
employees, Abuja Graduate School (AGS) 35 (21.87%) employees and Trans
Nationwide Express (TRANEX) 30 (18.75%) employees respectively and the units of
analysis were the recruits. Recruits here mean staff who have spent between one to
four years in different organizations. The onboarding theory was adopted and its
relevance to this study was also justified to understand what motivates recruits.
Quantitative analysis was chosen because it is one of the most suitable methods of
data analysis for expressing in detail, the nature and feature of any given variable to
avoid reader‘s bias. Findings of this study revealed, among others, that induction and
good interpersonal relationship have significant impact on adjustment. It was
concluded that there is need for individuals who are employed to get along in the
organization so as to keep their job. Amongst the recommendations was that there is need for workplace restructuring in the organization to help both the workers and the
organization realize their full potentials and goals.
