THE EFFECT OF TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF ELFORA AGRO INDUSTRIES PLC.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of training on employee performance in the case of Elfora Agro Industries PLC. To this end; questioner survey was conducted to gather data for the study purpose. The study drew 113 samples using a stratified random technique. Data was processed with and analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics (correlation and regression analysis). The findings of the study show that company provided on job and off job training to its employees according to the training needs. Second, the study also showed that the company is committed for training to enhance employee performance and to upgrade their skill and knowledge. Third, the study showed that training has a high impact on employees to enhance better performance among employees and lastly the study showed that the Pearson correlation analysis result shows that all variables of training have significant impact on employee performance were positively and significantly correlated, showing they have high association.. The other finding shows the major challenges in adequate budget allocated for training the payment required for the training center is high and the limitation of training centers on the Agro industry in the country. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that the company has to enhance the budget of the training and give training by their own employees to raise the effectiveness of the company and its employee’s performance.