Examining induction training in local government; A case of Sengerema district council

Abstract

The study aimed at examining Induction Training in local government authorities in Sengerema District Council (SDC). Specifically the study focused on assessing employees’ awareness on induction training, identification of inducted and non-inducted employees, exploring the process and practices of induction training and challenges facing induction training. The study used a case study design with the sample size of eighty four (84) respondents from headquarter. Moreover, the sampling techniques used were purposive for the head of departments and councilors and convenience sampling for ordinary staffs. The researcher used interview, questionnaire and documentary review methods to collect data. Interview was used to heads of departments and councilors while questionnaire to ordinary staffs. The study found that, induction training in the area was partially done with insufficient and ineffective process and practices this was due to several challenges including lack of enough fund. It was found that 77% of the respondents were none inducted employees; this indicates that local government authorities do not adhere to rules and regulations despite the availability of different government regulations guiding induction training. Finally, the study recommend that, SDC should provide effective induction training to all employees (i.e. new, promoted and existing employees) as it greatly affect organization performance. The council should develop/design comprehensive induction training program which comprises of employees from all departments; and should be conducted in a transparent and open approach by competent and knowledgeable people from authorized institutions.