The Influence of Training Programmes on Employee Performance in Civil Service in Bukombe District Council, Tanzania
This paper examines the effects of training initiatives on employee performance within Tanzania’s civil service, with a particular emphasis on the Bukombe District Council. It underscores the significance of training as a tool for improving employee skills, thereby facilitating their effective contribution to the organization’s objectives. A total of 104 participants were chosen through stratified random sampling and purposive sampling methods, which included regular employees, department leaders, and management personnel. Data was gathered through interviews and questionnaires, with quantitative information analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to generate descriptive statistics and evaluate the impact of training on performance via Chi-square analysis. Qualitative data underwent content analysis. The results indicate that the Bukombe District Council actively implements a variety of training programmes, ensuring a systematic approach to selecting employees for participation to acquire vital knowledge and skills. The study emphasizes that training programmes have a significant impact on employee performance. It concludes that an increase in training initiatives is associated with improved efficiency and productivity, resulting in greater customer satisfaction and a competitive edge for the council relative to others.
Key words: Training programmes, organizatioanl performance, Bukombe, Tanzania
