THE EFFECT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON THE EMPLOYEE’SPERFORMANCE (IN CASE OF WOLKITE ROAD CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY)

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to assess training and development practice and the ef ect of the prevailing practice on performance of WRCA employees. Specifically, these studies wereintended to address the following questions; what is the ef ect training and development throughwhat criteria are used in selecting trainee, training methods used, problems countered ontheprocess of training, improper training. To conduct the study, both primary and secondary datawould be used in the research, with a focus on the former. Interviews and questionnaire distribution would be used to gather the main data. Secondary data about the subject of studywould be gathered from books, papers, and other written materials in the WRCA. The descriptivesurvey method would be used to conduct the study because it aims to describe the data fromwhich the issue solution is sought. Because the population of the WRCA is so small about 41employees—census methods were used because they were dependable and produce a great deal of accurate data to address the needs of the complete population. Tables and percentages wereused to transform the data into a format that is easy to comprehend. The study showed that employee skill, knowledge and ability gained from training has significant ef ect on productivity. Further findings reveal that training has ef ect on employee commitment to the organization. Theconclusion is that training enhances employee performance as well as employee commitment tothe organization. It is therefore, recommended that public institutions like WRCA other relatedorganizations should take more active interest in the training of its employees.