Assessment of post training employee performance in higher learning institutions in Tanzania: A case of Ardhi University
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2017
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The purpose of this study was to assess post training employees’ performance at Ardhi University. Specifically, the study set (i) to examine the training programmes attended by employees and assess whether they have been designed in line with the training need assessment at Ardhi University; ii) to assess the perception and attitudes of employees who attend such training programmes on their job performance; iii) to identify and assess the challenges organisation and employees encounter when translating the outcome of training in reality;iv) and to suggest ways to overcome the observed and identified challenges in the course of training on performance among employees at Ardhi University. The study engaged a 45 respondents sample size. The study employed quantitative and qualitative research methods in collecting and analyzing data. The study found that Ardhi University provides Training opportunities for both academic staff and non-academic staff. Employees at ARU have been trained on Environmental Technology, Gender issue, Disaster and Risk Management, Teaching Methodology, Accounts and Finance and Real Estate. However, TNA is not practiced at ARU, and as such itdoes not determine what or who needs to be trained. Moreover, training influenced employees’ Job satisfaction, employee motivation, meets the organisation, increased organisations competitive advantage. In addition,shortage of funds, teaching facilities and shortage of employees have been agreat challenge by both employees and organisation when translating training in reality. Lastly, the findings of this study suggests that, ARU should find other sources of funds apart from the grants from the government. The University should employ part time lecturers from other universities to reduce staff workload. Furthermore, the management should improve the relationship with employees by increasing their involvement in decision making, by being recognised when they outperform.
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A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSc.HRM)
of Mzumbe University
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Higher learning institutions, Employee performance, Post employee training, Performance, Post training evaluation, Training programmes, Adult learning theory
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