ASSESSEMENT ON EMPLOYEE TRAINING, PRACTICES AND CHALLENGE: THE CASE OF KOTEBE METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The main purpose of the study is to assess the , practices and challenges of training in the case of kotebe metropolitan university. This study used a descriptive type of research and questionnaire, and document review as instrument of data collection. Stratified random sampling method is used to select samples from the target population of KMU staff. The study employed quantitative survey research design to gather data from a total of 287 employees of the KMU. In order to assess the existing training a practice of the KMU, the study emphasized on the training needs assessment , training design and implementation method and training evaluation. And all of them were checked individually on the analysis. After the required data are collected descriptive (i.e. frequency, percentage and mean) analysis were used to analyze the data using SPSS version 20. The major findings are training need assessment was found not made properly. The university has no realistic training objectives and roles. The the university training plan is not well communicated to all employees. Training programs are not evaluated and designed compatible with the actual job to be performed and do not able to improve skills, knowledge and attitude of employees which can increase performance on the job. Thus, in light of the above problems the following recommendations were forwarded. As it is known that in any attempt of the organization to achieve its objectives, planning is believed to be imperative. Therefore, it is suggested that the KMU should properly made training needs assessment. The university training plan should be well communicated to all employees. Training programs should be designed compatible with the actual job to be performed. Training programs of KMU should able to improve skills, knowledge and attitude of employees which can increase performance on the job. And evaluation of training outcomes should be conducted and included into their operational planning to alleviate the problem of employees training practices.