1.1 Introduction
Training Staff is the basis of all resources use and it is the indispensable means of converting other resources to man kind’s use and benefits. The most crucial resources used in every organization are human resources and it is the life wire of every organization. Organizational growth and development is a reflection of commitment and efficiency of the employees to the general objectives of such an organization. How committed and efficient is determined by his knowledge, skills and attitude towards his job. A staff that is familiar with the operational system of an organization possesses.
As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Research hypothesis and questions, Limitation of the study and Definition of terms.
1.2 Background of Study
Staff training and development is the process whereby organizations and institutions in order to meet the manpower demand for graduates in area of production, formulate policy in considering staff for training and development to improve on their efficiency and productivity. The staff training and development enables trainee improve their knowledge and skills. This contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization.
This research choice of Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro as a case study stem from the institution’s historical set-up and its gradual transformation through up-grading from the status of mid-western technical college in 1973 to Federal Polytechnic, Auchi proximity of the researcher.
To identify some of the problems junior personnel had in granting of training opportunities and proffer some recommendations see chapter five of this project. Some of the problems are;
- What type of training programmes is present in the institution?
- What categories of junior personnel’s are considered for training programmes?
- What is the contribution of trained junior personnel to the institution?
- What basic qualification is required of junior personnel to be considered for the programme?
These problems enumerated above will guide the researcher in identifying some of the training programme, purpose of training programmes, importance of the training programmes to the institution and further research problems, limitation encountered during the research study and the structured interview on the research study was used.
The qualities of trained staff become expedients for high productivities and profitability, the goals of every organization. Hence training and development are effective measures through which new knowledge, skills and human relation could be achieved, this research work is aimed at finding the impact of Staff Training and Development Programme for Junior Personnel in Nigeria Polytechnics.
1.3 Statement of Problems
Investigation revealed that training and development are indispensable management tools for the attainment of effective and efficient staff performance. These twin concepts are called for because of even changing trends in the business environment, which have adverse impact on the skills of the employee.
In Auchi, Delta State's Nigeria Polytechnic, this study is taken into account in relation to the junior staff training and development plan. The study specifically attempts to determine the impact of worker productivity and efficiency on training and development programmes. Its other goal was to determine whether or not staff members benefit from motive.
Furthermore, this study will explore issues raised by the standards that management utilized when selecting junior staff members for training with reference to the institution's staff development policy. Hence, this research tends to review the qualification in considering junior personnel for training and development programme.
1.4 Purpose of the Study
The research study into staff training and development for junior personnel using Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro as a reference point to identify the type of training and development opportunities the institution grant to staff and the policy formulated in considering applicant for training opportunities through interview of some staff that have benefit from training opportunities in the past could appraise management contributions toward encouraging junior personnel.
The research compares the criteria that management use in considering junior personnel for training with the related literature review recommendations.
1.5 Research Questions
The study came up with research questions so as to be able to ascertain the above stated objectives. The specific research questions for the study are stated below as follows:
- Is there any relationship between staff training and development and staff efficiency and productivity?
- Is there any relationship between proper funding of the institutions and productivity?
- Is there any relationship between good management and staff efficiency?
1.6 Research Hypothesis
In order to pursue the objective of this study, the following generalized statements have been designed to guide and aids in obtaining the result for the experiment to be conducted. For this work, the null hypothesis will be represented with H0 while the alternative hypothesis will be represented with hypothesis H1.
Hypothesis One
- H0: There is no significant relationship between staff training and development and staff efficiency and productivity.
- H1: There is significant relationship between staff training and development and staff efficiency and productivity.
Hypothesis Two
- H0: There is no significant relationship between proper funding of the institution and productivity.
- H1: There is significant relationship between proper funding of the institution and productivity.
Hypothesis Three
- H0: Training and Development would not significantly enhance staff’s performance.
- H1: Training and Development would significantly enhanced staff’s performance.
Hypothesis Four
- H0: There is no significant relationship between good management and staff efficiency.
- H1: There is significant relationship between good management and staff efficiency.
1.7 Significance of Study
Staff training and development programme is very important in any organization, private or public. This is because the management of such institution to a great extent can best be evaluated based on the desirability and comfort of the staff. It is therefore hoped that the processing and outcomes of this research along with its significant shall be relevant in that it will
Make suggestions to the management of this institution and others on how best they can make staff effective and efficient, thus enhancing productivity.
To assist the school on how to generate funds to educate staff and how to promote harmonious relationship between management and staff etc.
1.8 Scope of Study
The scope of the research is focused on the Staff Training and Development Programme for Junior Personnel in Nigeria Polytechnics.
In Nigeria currently, there are around 17 federal polytechnics. The purpose of these schools is to train middle-class workers, particularly in the engineering field.
Typically, the institutions have struggled mightily to provide this basic need. Nevertheless, the focus of this research is restricted to Delta State Polytechnic in Ozoro.
1.9 Limitations of the Study
During the course of this study, many things militated against its completion, some of which are:
- Time Constraint: The time frame given to accomplish this project was very short due to school academic calendar and it was carried out under pressure which made the researcher not to implement some necessary features.
- Establishment Policies: Establishment policies posed a serious limitation as most staffs are not ready to release information needed for this project work. There were lots of information needed from the staffs of this establishment to enhance the study which took them time to release or they did not release at all for security purposes, hence the scope was reduced.
- Financial Constraint: Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).
- Lack of Initial Cooperation from Respondents: A particular limitation of this work came as a result of the respondent refusal to offer their cooperation at the initial time they were contacted. This contributed in making the success of this research study difficult.
1.10 Definition of Terms
Training:
Training is organized procedure by which people learn knowledge and or skill for a definite purpose. This is done to achieve a change in the behaviour of those trained.
Effectiveness:
This means the degree at which the organization achieves progressives and successful result in the bid to fulfill its aims and objectives to the society.
Efficiency:
This refers to the relationship between the goods and services produced and the resources used to produce them.
Management:
This connotes the body of knowledge and people employed to plan, co-ordinate and control all the resources of an organization.
