An Assessment of Human Resource Training and Development in Education Departments of Addis Ababa
No Thumbnail Available
Date
2009-06
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to conduct an assessment of human
resource training and development programs offered in sub-city education
depmtments of Addis Ababa for the last five years; to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of the trainings and finally to forward
recommendations. The study was carried out on five sub-city education
departments. The sub-city education departments include Arada, Kirkos,
Lideta, Nifas Silk Lafto and Yeka. These sub-cities were selected
randomly. The respondents of this study were 15 education and training
officers at sub-city and kebele level who were directly responsible for
human resource training and development and 100 educational experts
that include department heads, team leaders and supervisors found both
in kebele and sub-city levels. To conduct the study, simple random
sampling and pwposive sampling techniques were employed.
Questionnaire and interview were used as data gathering instruments.
And the data gathered were interpreted and analyzed by using d escriptive
and inferential statistics. The result of the study revealed that, training
needs assessment was highly influenced by top level managers and
immediate supervisors while the participations of employees were not get
attention. Most of the time, training and development needs were
prioritized based on availability of budget. Training methods were chosen
based on the level of trainees and interest of trainers without taking other
things in to account. With regard to post-training discussion, the findings
indicate that the issue was not experienced. Based on the major findings,
recommendations are forwarded. Training needs assessment should
include employees participation. Training methods have to be chosen
based on clear criteria. Post-training evaluation has to be takes place
regularly.
Description
Keywords
Human Resource