Effects of Workforce Training and Alignment on Organizational Performance – A Study of Anambra – Imo River Basin Development Authority (Airbda)

Abstract

Training inadequacy has always been a cog in the wheel of progress of most organizations. Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority is not left out of this. This work carefully used Needs Assessment to determine and address needs or gaps between what is happening in the organization and what it is expected to be. A “SWOT” model (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis was also applied to ascertain the actual training requirement of the organization. The researcher relied on interview of personnel for accurate information. Actual experience as suggested by the interviewees are very useful. Five staff from Senior, Middle and Junior cadres were randomly selected to help in the collection of data which were processed in order to arrive at the findings of the research. It is proved that positive effects of workforce training in Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority have increased staff skills and reduced time previously wasted to complete assignments. Finally, it was established that workforce training and alignment leads to organizational high performance.