Effect of on-the-Job Training Technique on Job Performance at Murang’a University of Technology in Kenya

Abstract

On-the-job training of employees is a big challenge to employees and specifically those working in universities in Kenya. The main purpose of this study therefore, was to explore the effect of on-the job training on employee job satisfaction at Murang’a University of Technology. The results showed that on-the job training techniques have a great impact on employee job satisfaction. The study, recommends that: Universities should have an effective job rotation programme for all employees as it greatly affects their job satisfaction; University management should ensure that mentorship programmes have clearly set policies to effectively guide them for effectiveness; Induction should be institutionalized at the University as new employees view it as an opportunity to fit into the system easily, and understand their duties and responsibilities at work; and finally, Universities should have a well thought out coaching programme that will add value to its employee’s job satisfaction.