The Contributions of Training and Development on the Employee Job Performance in Tanzania :The case of Bariadi Town Council.

Kayange, Ostin (2024) The Contributions of Training and Development on the Employee Job Performance in Tanzania :The case of Bariadi Town Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study was conducted in Bariadi Town Council in Simiyu Region. The study aimed to examine the contributions of training and development on employee job performance in Tanzania. The assessment were in deep looking on three objectives including; To examine the effects of apprenticeship training on employee job performance, To investigate the effects of on-the-job training on employee job performance and finally, To identify the Challenges hinders effective training and development of employees. Guided by Human Capital Theory, the study employed an interpretivist philosophy and a case study approach. Data were collected through interview guide and documentary review achieving saturation after interviewing 78 participants. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data, presenting findings through views, opinions, and direct quotations.The results indicated that training and development significantly enhance employee job performance. From that, it shows that Bariadi Town Council practices on-the-job training through various methods, including induction, orientation, in-service training, and workshops. However, budget constraints, institution culture, nepotism and political will limit the frequency and quality of these programs, undermining their overall effectiveness. Despite these challenges, on the job training was found to improve employee competence, service delivery, task completion, job satisfaction and innovation by equipping staff with essential skills and problem solving abilities. To strengthen training and development interventions, the study recommends increasing budget allocations, enhancing management training and implementing continuous evaluation of training programs to effectively address these challenges. Key words:Training and development, apprenticeship, on the job training

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