| Abstract: | The study is designed to investigate the effect of training program on employee performance at
Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation. The study employed a quantitative research approach and
applied an explanatory research design to collect, and analyze data to investigate the effects of
explanatory variable (training need assessment, training objectives, delivery methods,
implementation and evaluation of training programs) on the dependent variable (employee job
performance). Both primary and secondary data sources are used in the study. This research
used primary data collected from 170 participants through closed-ended questionnaire and
reviewed secondary data collected from the organization. Both descriptive and inferential
statistical analysis are used to reach at findings. The findings of the study revealed that training
and development programs has a significant effect on the employees jo performance in Ethiopian
Broadcasting Corporation. Specifically, all of the independent variables (need assessment,
objective of training, delivery method, implementation, evaluation) are statistically significant.
The findings of multiple linear regression further show that employee performance is highly
determined by the delivery method, and evaluation methods of training program. When deciding
to improve the overall the training program at Ethiopia Broadcasting Corporation, it should
consider the significant correlates between the two variables, which is a guarantee for better
employee work engagement and, ultimately, an improvement in their job performance. |
