AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN KOLFE KERANIO SUB CITY

Abstract

This study aims to explore the practice and challenges of encountered during the process of training and development in Kolfe Keranio sub city. It is an exploration of all the issues concerning T&D practices in terms of how the T&D process is conducted whether T&D program aligned with organization strategy and goals. Lastly it aims in identifying the challenges the organization during the process of T&D. The research adopted a both qualitative (in-depth interview with 7 managers) and quantitative (questioner for 305 employees). The employees are selected using probability sampling. Primary source of the research was from interview and questionnaire while secondary source of the research was documents archives and reports. The study revealed that in Kolfe Keranio sub city TNA are conducted frequently through questionnaire. T&D are mostly given with the objective of orienting new employees. Trainings and developments are delivered off-the- job within the organization. T&D are frequently evaluated only after the T&D are delivered mostly by distributing questionnaire. There is an alignment of T&D practice with organization strategy and goals. As T&D programs are concerned in building and upgrading the capacity of the employees in order to achieve organization strategy and goals. Lack of professional staffs in giving T&D, inadequate study and the need of passing different offices for approval for giving training. The researcher recommended that it is crucial for Kolfe Kernio Sub city different methods in TNA and in evaluation. Also it is recommended that Kolfe Keranio sub city should conduct studies in its T&D practice and challenges in order to make its T&D practice more effective.