EFFECT OF TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE’S PERFORMANCE THE CASE OF OROMIA INTERNATIONAL BANK S.C

Abstract

The importance of training has become more obvious given the growing complexity of the work environment, the rapid change in organizations and technological advancement which further necessitates the need for training of employees to meet the challenges. To this end the survival and growth of any organization depends on the quality of human resources. Having this in mind, this study was conducted to assess training effect on employee performance in Oromia International Bank (OIB). The study followed mixed research approach which is descriptive and inferential and survey was employed taking a sample of 77 respondents selected through census sampling technique to collect data through questionnaire. Data was analyzed and interpreted using descriptive statistics through computing frequency, mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics is used to determine relationship between training and employee performance. The finding of the study showed that training contributing to employee performance through enhancing employee effectiveness and efficiency. Moreover, the Pearson correlation also shows a significant positive relationship between training and employee performance. To improve the training program enhancing on the job training and conducting training program evaluations were among the recommendations forwarded by the researcher