IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

IIARD International Journal of Economics and Business Management (IJEBM )

E-ISSN 2489-0065
P-ISSN 2695-186X
VOL. 8 NO. 3 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijebm.v8.no3.2022.pg41.50

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Effect of on-the-Job Training Technique on Job Performance at Murang’a University of Technology in Kenya

Peace Byrne Agufana

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Abstract

On-the-job training of employees is a big challenge to employees and specifically those working in universities in Kenya. The main purpose of this study therefore, was to explore the effect of on-the job training on employee job satisfaction at Murang’a University of Technology. The results showed that on-the job training techniques have a great impact on employee job satisfaction. The study, recommends that: Universities should have an effective job rotation programme for all employees as it greatly affects their job satisfaction; University management should ensure that mentorship programmes have clearly set policies to effectively guide them for effectiveness; Induction should be institutionalized at the University as new employees view it as an opportunity to fit into the system easily, and understand their duties and responsibilities at work; and finally, Universities should have a well thought out coaching programme that will add value to its employee’s job satisfaction.

keywords:

On-the job training, Job-rotation, Mentorship, Induction, Coaching, Employee job satisfaction.

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