Training and Staff Performance in Selected NGOs in Uganda

ABSTRACT 

The main purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between training and staff performance in selected NGOs of Action Aid International Uganda and Plan International Uganda. The objectives of the study were to establish the profile of respondents in terms of age, education, gender and level of experience in selected NGOs., to determine the degree of training on the staff performance in selected NGOs in Uganda, to examine the level of staff performance in selected NGOs in Uganda, to determine if there is a significant relationship between training and staff performance in selected NGOs in Uganda, to recommend strategies that will further enhance the staff performance based on the findings of the study. The study employed a descriptive correlation design. Relevant data was collected using research questionnaires. The target population was 200 and sample size was 133 respondents. The research revealed that there is a significant relationship between training and staff performance in the selected NGOs in Uganda. The following were recommendations from the study; introduction of a comprehensive orientation/induction programmes for new staff, organize advanced workshops and refresher courses for employees and periodically review incentive and benefit schemes. In brief, whereas training impacts on staff performance, there other factors like work environment that affect performance too. Therefore management in organizations should not only focus on training staff alone but also try to meet other staff needs like increase payments to boost performance thus organizational growth and development

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION A

DECLARATION B ii

APPROVAL SHEET iii

DEDICATION iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v

ABSTRACT vi

TABLE OF CONTENTS vii

LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES viii

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ix

Chapter

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the study i

Statement of the problem 3

Purpose of the study 5

Research objectives 5

Research questions 6

Null hypothesis 6

Geographical scope 6

Theoretical scope 6

Content scope 7

Time scope 7

The significance of the study 7

Operational definitions and key terms 8

Two LITERATURE REVIEW 9

Concepts, Opinions, Ideas from Authors/Experts 9

Theoretical perspective 14

Three RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 18

Research design 18

Research population 18

Sample size 18

Sampling procedure

Research instruments

Questionnaire 19

Validity and reliability of the instrument 20

Data gathering procedures 20

Data analysis 21

Ethical consideration 21

Limitations to the study 22

Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 23

Profile of respondents 23

Description of the independent variable 26

Description of dependent variable 29

Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS 31

Discussion of findings and conclusions 31

Profile of the respondents 31

Degree of training on the staff performance 32

Level of staff performance in selected NGOs in Uganda 32

Significant relationship between training and staff

performance in selected NGOs in Uganda 33

Recommendations 34

Degree of training on the staff performance in selected NGOs in Uganda 34

Level of staff performance in selected NGOs in Uganda 35

Significant relationship between training and staff performance in selected NGOs in Uganda 35

REFERENCES 36

APPENDIX I 41

APPEN DIX II 42

APPENDIX III 43

APPENDIX IV 44

APPENDIX V 52

ANTICIPATED BUDGET 53

TIME FRAME 54

CURRICULUM VITAE 55