Employee Training Needs Analysis and Performance of the Department of Public Works, Transport, and Infrastructure in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.59413/ajocs/v7.i1.7Keywords:
Employee training, Organization performance, Training evaluation programs, Training design, Training needs analysis, Training policyAbstract
Taita Taveta is in Kenya’s Coastal area and has four sub-counties: Mwatate, Taveta, Voi and Wundanyi. The district borders Kwale, Makueni and the Republic of Tanzania. It is home to the Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, the Lumo Community Nature Reserve, and many ranches. Good roads in the region are therefore essential for tourism, trade with neighboring countries, and connecting Nairobi and the Mombasa region. The research was meant to evaluate training and efficacy of employees in the public works, transportation, and infrastructure sector of Taita Taveta County. The researcher investigated how training employees affect the performance of public works, transportation, and infrastructure in Taita Taveta County Government, specifically Training needs analysis. The study was guided by Instructional Systems Design (ISD). It also took interest on Human Performance Technology (HPT). Using a descriptive research design with a target population of fifty-five, selected through a simple random sampling method. Primary data was gathered using a questionnaire, which was validated through a pilot study. The reliability of the questionnaires was established, ensuring a thorough approach to validity. A correlation test and regression analysis were run and presented results in a statistical format, supported by graphics and diagrams. The unit of observation was individuals selected using a simple random sampling method. The researcher found that training needs had immense positive influence on employee performance in department of public works. They also determined that a strong correlation existed between training design and the performance of employees in this department. It was noted that implementing training policies caused significant positive changes in performance of employees in the public works department in Taita Taveta County. Recommendations arose from these findings. First, there was a need to encourage the implementation of suitable policies during employee training. Secondly, it was crucial to emphasize the importance of addressing the underlying training needs of employees
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