TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i
APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... ii
DEDICATION ............................................................................................................................... iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................. iv
CHAPTER ONE ............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.0. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Background of the study .......................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Problem statement .................................................................................................................... 3
1.3. General objective ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.4. Specific objectives ................................................................................................................... 3
1.5. Research questions ................................................................................................................... 3
1.6. Scope of the study .................................................................................................................... 4
1.7. Significance of the Study ......................................................................................................... 4
1.8. Operational definitions of key terms ........................................................................................ 5
1.9. Conceptual frame work ............................................................................................................ 5
1.9 .1. Description of the model. ...................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER TWO ............................................................................................................................ 7
LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................................................................... 7
2.0. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2. Methods of employee training by the independent scholars .................................................... 7
2.2.1. On The Job Training ............................................................................................................. 7
2.3 .2. The concept of performance in the Ministry of Health ....................................................... 11
2.3.3. The relationship between Training and Employee performance ........................................ 12
2.4. Chapter Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 13
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CHAPTER THREE ...................................................................................................................... 14
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 14
3.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 14
3 .2 Research design ...................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Population size of the Study ................................................................................................... 14
3.4. Sample size and selection ...................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Data Collection methods ......................................................................................................... 15
3.6. Validity and Reliability .......................................................................................................... 15
3.7. Procedure of Data Collection ................................................................................................. 16
3.8. Data Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 16
3 .9. Ethical Considerations ........................................................................................................... 16
3.10. Measurement of variables .................................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER FOUR ......................................................................................................................... 17
FINDINGS AND DICUSSIONS .................................................................................................. 17
4.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 17
4.1.2 Gender of respondents ....................................................................................................... 17
4.1.4 Age of the respondents ....................................................................................................... 18
4.1.5 Education of the respondents ............................................................................................. 19
4.1.6 Working experience of the respondents ............................................................................. 20
4.2. Employee Training ................................................................................................................. 21
4.3 Employee Performance ........................................................................................................... 22
4.4 The relationship between training and employee performances ............................................. 23
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CHAPTER FIVE .......................................................................................................................... 25
CONCLUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................................... 25
5.1 Conclusion ......................................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 25
5 .3 Areas for further research .................................................................................................. 26
5.5 Limitations of the study ..................................................................................................... 26
Appendix A: Questionnaire .......................................................................................................... 27
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0. Introduction. This chapter presents the background to the study, the statement of the problem, the purpose of the study and its objectives, the research questions, hypothesis, the study scope, significance and justification and operational definitions of key terms and concepts of study. 1.2. Background of the study Human resource has become strategic resource to gain sustainable competitive advantages in this age of globalization. Human capital is the differentiator between a good company and a great company. Human resource is the very important and the backbone of every organization and it is also the main Resource of the organization. Human capital is the differentiator between a good company and a great company. One significant function of Human Resource Management to the effective use of human resources is training and development. Effective training and development is an investment in the human resources of an organization, with both immediate and long-range returns. Training is a key element for improved performance; it can increase the level of individual and organizational competency. Training holds the key to unlock the potential growth and development opportunities to achieve a competitive edge. Training programs helps in making acquaintance of employees with more advance technology and attaining robust competencies and skills in order to handle the functions and basics of newly introduced technical equipment.