Influence of Employees On Job Training Programs Towards Organization Performance in Tanzania, A Case of Fire and Rescue Force Department – Dodoma, Tanzania

Danstun Ngonyani; Leonard  Mageta

doi:10.59413/ajocs/v6.i5.3

Authors

Danstun Ngonyani St. Johns University of Tanzania Author
Leonard Mageta St. Johns University of Tanzania Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59413/ajocs/v6.i5.3

Keywords:

Employee Training, Organizational Performance, On-the-job Training, Job Rotation, Technical Skills

Abstract

This study intends to assess the influence of employees on-the-job training programs on organizational performance in Dodoma. The study utilized cross-sectional survey design for collecting primary and secondary data. Convenient sampling technique was used to reach respective study participants that provided information through questionnaires and related documents. The available data were analyzed qualitatively and linear regression model of analysis. The study findings show that technical skills training, job rotation and workshop and seminar enhance organizational performance. On the other hand, mentoring and coaching was noted to insignificantly influencing organization performance of the study. The findings highlight to policymakers, private sector entities, and civil society organizations to prioritize integrative frameworks, that encourage intensive on the job training for effective performance across government departments and other organizations.

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