An Assessment Of The Influence Of Employee Training Implementation On Job Performance: A Case Of The Non-Teaching Staff Of The University Of Kabianga, Kenya

Abstract

For many decades, several organizations have focused on training and upgrading for their employees so as to improve firm productivity and overall performance. This is due to the recognition of the very clear effect of training of manpower in the achievement of organizational goals. This study aimed at assessing the Influence of Employee Training Implementation on Job Performance. It targeted the non-teaching staff members of the University of Kabianga, Kenya. The specific objectives aimed at identifying the impact of Training Needs Assessment, Training Styles, Training Methods and Training Evaluation Designs on employee Job Performance. The study adopted descriptive survey research design approach. Because of the small number of the population under study, the sample size was all the targeted 342 non-teaching employees. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire with closed ended questions. Research instrument validity was assured through the use of research professionals and the supervisors. Cronbach’s alpha test was computed to determine the reliability of the research instrument. Data was processed and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Inferential and descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data. Descriptive statistical methods used were the mean, mode and percentages. The inferential statistical method used was the regression model. The data was presented in form of frequency tables, pie-charts and bar-graphs. The study findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between all the four independent variables (Training Needs Assessment, Training Styles, Training Methods and Training Evaluation Designs) and job performance This study recommends that the University of Kabianga should improve on their Training Needs Assessment to improve their employee performance and productivity. It should also improve its formal training evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of the training undertaken by employees .To crown it all there’s need to encourage the employees to disseminate and share the acquired knowledge and skills with their colleagues.