TRAINING PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
Keywords:
Training Practices, Training Needs Assessment, Training Evaluation, Performance in Private UniversitiesAbstract
Private universities play a crucial role in the educational landscape of Kenya, contributing significantly to the country's development. Employee performance in private universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya, is influenced by several challenges. These challenges significantly affect the overall productivity and effectiveness of employees in these institutions. The general objective of this study is to determine the effect of training on employee performance in private universities in Nairobi City County Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the effect of training needs assessment and training evaluation on employee performance in private universities in Nairobi City County Kenya. The study was anchored on Reinforcement Theory and Self-Determination Theory. Descriptive research design was utilized. The study targeted the ten (10) chartered private universities in Nairobi City County as enlisted by Commission of Universities Education (CUE). The unit of observation was comprised of the Vice Chancellors (VCs), Deputy Vice Chancellors (DVCs), Registrars, Deans and Head of Departments (HoDs) and Full time lecturers. The study’s sample size was reached at using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination formula (Russell, 2019). The study’s sample size was 174. The 174 respondents were chosen with the help of stratified random sampling technique. This study used structured questionnaires to collect the primary data for the study. Data analysis was done through use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, mean (measure of dispersion), standard deviation, and percentages were used. Inferential data analysis was conducted by use of Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. The study results were presented through use of tables and figures. The study concludes that training needs assessment has a positive and significant influence on employee performance in private universities in Nairobi City County Kenya. The study also concludes that training evaluation has a positive and significant influence on employee performance in private universities in Nairobi City County Kenya. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the management of private universities in Kenya should implement a continuous feedback loop that involves both pre- and post-training assessments, as well as regular follow-up evaluations. By assessing employees’ knowledge, skills, and performance before and after training, universities can measure the effectiveness of the training programs and identify areas for improvement.
Key Words: Training Practices, Training Needs Assessment, Training Evaluation, Performance in Private Universities
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