ABSTRACT
This research examined the impact of staff training programme on employyees’ performance with special reference to Longman Nigeria Ltd. The research adopted survey research design. Data were gathered through primary source with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire. Simple random sampling technique was adopted in the selection of sample, this was used to eliminate biasness in the selection process of the respondents.
Data garnered were presented on table using percentage and the formulated hypotheses were analysed with the used of Chi-square statistical method. The result of the analysis shows that workers’ productivity after training is improved depending on the appropriate content of training administered. The analysis also proof that huge sum of money invested in the training and development of manpower justifies the training
Based on the conclusion of the analysis recommendations were proffered to the staff and management of Longman Nigeria Ltd.
CHAPTER ONE
1.0INTRODUCTION
Every organization whether private or public exists with the aims and objectives of ensuring a survival. In order for an organization to achieve their set of goals and objectives, there is need for trained employees to carry out the activities that should be done in achieving the desired goals and objectives over changing business environment; organizations find it necessary to change with time or adapting order to survive. It becomes therefore necessary as Nwokoye (1984) puts it that workers have to be fully equipped to meet the demand of the period. The process of training and development is a continuous one. Money spent on training and development of employees is money well invested. It is an investment in human development. Employees who have not received adequate training before being assigned to responsibilities lacks. The necessary confidence and kill with which to carry out the joy. An employee should be helped to grow into more responsibility systematic training and development. It is only then that he will feel confident to carry out the responsibility of his job. If employee knows what is expected of him on the job and believes he can do it, his enthusiasm on the job will increase.
The relevance of employee training and development cannot be regarded as a recent innovation. In the early traditional setting, children and wards of the ensuring status quo in Europe and America were sent out to learn one form of trade or the other in order to better the lots of their parents and guardians. It is pertinent to note that during that period many of these young children spent an average of five to ten years acquiring new skills. The most popular trade then was painting and sculpturing.