Employee Training and Job Satisfaction in Western Uganda
Date
2022Author
Crispus, Tashobya
Robert, Mugabe
Bernard, Begumisa
Pereez, Nimusima
John, Rwakihembo
Metadata
Show full item recordAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of employee training on employee
job satisfaction in Western Uganda with a focus on Mbarara University of science and
technology (MUST).
Methodology: A mixed methods approach and cross-sectional design were used. The study
population were composed of academic and non-academic staff members of MUST. Researchers
were guided by Krejcie and Morgan sample determination table to come up with a sample size of
230, and selected the sample using Simple random sampling technique. Self-administered
Questionnaire and interview guide helped in collection of data; then after collected data were
processed and analysed using SPSS version 20. .
Findings: Study results show a significant and moderate positive relationship between on-job
training, off-job training and job satisfaction (r=.381, p<.Ol) and (r=.308, p<.Ol) respectively for
on-job training and off-job training. .
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study makes a unique contribution to
human resource training and development literature by providing context-based evidence on the
positive relationship that exist between employee training and job satisfaction in public
institutions in western Uganda. Practitioners in these institutions are anticipated to gain new
insights on the vital role of employee training towards elevating satisfaction levels of staff. The
study recommended that public higher learning institutions in western Uganda re-orient their
strategic focus to training and development needs of their staff if they are to achieve their set
targets. This is justified because this study has found out that such practices help them keep their
staff morale boosted which apparently affects the way they render services to their clients