Poor organisational and institutional cum administrative performance and productivity in Nigeria and most developing nations are the manifesting implications of low staff training therein.
This study scholarly explores staff (re)training as a tool for administrative efficiency and productivity, highlighting the implications of poor/inconsequential staff training.
The study reveals that while staff (re)training is almost absent– very low– in Nigerian public sector, the private sector has lowly appreciable performance in it, though only but a few, particularly the multi-national firms alone, do so.
In public institutions, the supposed funds for staff (re)training are diverted by top management officials for personal aggrandisement, besides the low budget for it. Most private firms economise their funds, if they bid staff training, focusing more on profit maximisation and most often over load their staffs, even with duties outside their professional knowledge and competence. Consequently, there are extreme poor staff performance, administrative lapses and low organisational productivity.
The paper submits that (effective) staff (re)training is an invaluable tool for administrative efficiency both in Nigeria and other parts of the globe, as obtains elsewhere and proven by the findings of this study. It recommends that both public and private firms/institutions in Nigeria should take staff training and retraining very serious in their administrative policies so as to appropriately tap from its huge potentials. It was done using survey method, qualitative approach, simple percentage, content-analysis, non/participant observation and relevant library textual materials, following its nature, scope and pursuit.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Concept of Staff Training
- Literature Review on Staff Training Impact
- Research Methodology
- Data Presentation, Analysis and Discussion
Objectives and Key Themes
This study explores the impact of staff training on administrative efficiency and productivity in Nigeria, examining the current state of staff training in both public and private sectors. It aims to identify challenges hindering effective staff training and propose solutions to improve organizational performance.
- The significance of staff training in enhancing administrative efficiency and productivity.
- The current state of staff training in Nigerian public and private sectors.
- Challenges and obstacles hindering effective staff training in Nigeria.
- The impact of poor or inadequate staff training on organizational performance.
- Recommendations for improving staff training practices in Nigeria.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This chapter sets the stage by highlighting the pervasive problems of low employee performance and productivity in many Nigerian organizations. It attributes these issues to the lack of or insufficient staff training, especially within public institutions. The chapter emphasizes the positive effects of staff training on employee performance, organizational development, and service delivery, while also noting that despite these benefits, only a few firms in Nigeria prioritize staff training.
The Concept of Staff Training: This section defines staff training as a learning process enabling employees to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to improve job performance and achieve organizational goals. It discusses various training methods, such as on-the-job training, off-the-job training, and different training types identified by Tylor (2009). The chapter also underscores the role of staff training as a key function of Human Resources Management (HRM) and its vital contribution to organizational success. The importance of proper staffing and the alignment between staffing policies and administrative strategies are highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective recruitment, retention, and performance evaluation processes.
Literature Review on Staff Training Impact: This chapter delves into the existing research on the impact of staff training on both employees and organizations. It emphasizes the critical role of staff training in aligning employee efforts with organizational aims, improving performance, and maintaining competitiveness. The chapter explores diverse perspectives on the relationship between staff training and job satisfaction, organizational effectiveness, and customer satisfaction, highlighting various studies and their findings on these relationships. It also examines the different motivations behind choosing specific training methods, focusing on factors such as organizational strategies, goals, and available resources.
Keywords
Staff training, administrative efficiency, productivity, organizational performance, Nigeria, human resource management, employee development.
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What is the main topic of this study?
This study explores the impact of staff training on administrative efficiency and productivity in Nigeria, examining the current state of staff training in both public and private sectors. It aims to identify challenges hindering effective staff training and propose solutions to improve organizational performance.
What are the key themes explored in this study?
Key themes include the significance of staff training in enhancing administrative efficiency and productivity; the current state of staff training in Nigerian public and private sectors; challenges and obstacles hindering effective staff training; the impact of poor or inadequate staff training on organizational performance; and recommendations for improving staff training practices in Nigeria.
What does the study cover in its introduction?
The introduction highlights pervasive problems of low employee performance and productivity in many Nigerian organizations, attributing these issues to a lack of or insufficient staff training, particularly in public institutions. It emphasizes the positive effects of staff training while noting that few Nigerian firms prioritize it.
How does the study define staff training?
The study defines staff training as a learning process enabling employees to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to improve job performance and achieve organizational goals. It discusses various training methods, including on-the-job and off-the-job training, and their relation to Human Resources Management (HRM).
What does the literature review section cover?
The literature review delves into existing research on the impact of staff training on employees and organizations. It explores the critical role of staff training in aligning employee efforts with organizational aims, improving performance, and maintaining competitiveness. It examines the relationship between staff training and job satisfaction, organizational effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
What are the key chapters included in the study?
The study includes chapters on the Introduction, The Concept of Staff Training, a Literature Review on Staff Training Impact, Research Methodology (not detailed in this preview), and Data Presentation, Analysis and Discussion (also not detailed in this preview).
What are the keywords associated with this study?
Keywords include: Staff training, administrative efficiency, productivity, organizational performance, Nigeria, human resource management, employee development.
What is the overall goal of this research?
The overall goal is to understand the impact of staff training on organizational success in Nigeria and to provide recommendations for improvement.
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- Odey Simon Robert (Author), 2017, Staff Training. A Tool for Administrative Efficiency and Productivity, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/356508
