ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

This study examines the impact of training on workers performance in Vitafoam Nigeria Plc. The study utilized both field and documentary research method. Data were sourced both primary and secondary. The instruments for data collection were questionnaire and interview. The sample techniques adopted for the study was simple random technique. Hypothesis was stated and tested. Tables, charts and percentages were used as method of for data presentation and analysis. Chi- square was used to test the formulated hypothesis. It was found out that one of the roles of the management of the organization is providing adequate room for employee training. It was also found out that employee acknowledge and supported the techniques adopted by the management of the organization in training employee and they also recognized the role of training in improving performance in Vitafoam Nigeria Plc. In the course of the study, it was also found out that most employees in the organization acknowledges the relationship between performance and motivation (Job Satisfaction) and that employee training influences level of effective performance in the organization. Employee needs for training should be forecasted a head of time so as to reduce the problem of sudden and rush planning which have adverse effect on organizational performances.

The major aim of several organizations is how best they can improve their productivity. Enhanced productivity calls called for proper and efficient management of both human and material resources of the organization. Most managers recognized training as effective tools in achieving productivity. It is well known fact that organizations always focus and point those activities and programs that can help in the achievements of the objective for which such organizations were established.It is important that every organization should have a well trained and experience workforce to carry out the various tasks and responsibilities that must be done to achieve organisational goals and objectives. Dynamism and complexity in today’s world of business has made the need for manpower training and development increased tremendously. For an organisation to have an edge over its competitors, manpower training and development is a very important element that management should consider. In the past, when jobs were simple, easy to learn and influenced only to a small extent by technological changes, there was little or no need for employees to upgrade or alter their skills. But, that situation rarely exist in today’s world with the moving in the technological age and globalisation organisations are experiencing which requires frequent transformation and day-to-day update in employee skills.Employee productivity is a function of ability, will and situational factors.