Abstract:
The study was carried out at Bugisu Cooperative Union Mbale to establish the impact of employee training on organizational performance. The specific objectives were to examine the training design, the training delivery style and to establish the relationship between employee training and organizational performance. The study carried out a detailed review of literature in relation to the research objectives.
A descriptive research design which involved 60 respondents was used. These were contacted by use of close ended questionnaires. The study showed that the emphasis should be put on training styles that are efficient in the organization like learning opportunities and employee’s participation in goal setting. A very strong relationship between staff training and performance were found and the two variables work hand in hand. Bugisu Cooperative Union should design systems of training that are sustainable and consistent to achieve its goals and employees should know that time management is very important.
The research suggested that more research should be carried out on the impact of training and employee performance.
