The Impact of Human Resource Development on Job Performance in Private Organizations A Case Study of Kampala International University:
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2016-11
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Kampala International University, Colleges of humanities and social sciences
Abstract
The study was intended to assess the impact of human resource development on job
performance in private organizations. He study was conducted in Kampala International
university located in Kampala capital city in Uganda. The study was guided by three
objectives; To examine the importance of Human Resource Development at Kampala
International University; To identify the challenges to Human Resource Development
programmes at Kampala International University; and To examine the relationship
between Human Resource Development and Job Performance. The methodology
involved the use of a cross-sectional research design because the researcher intended
to use a variety of knowledgeable respondents. Quantitative measures were employed
through the use of questionnaires to attain data from the variables under investigation
to generate the information. The study used the sample size of 50 respondents.
The study revealed that human resource development is very vital in an organization
so as to Guide the new employees to develop gradually while performing here duties in
the university among the positive impacts was that it helps employees to develop more
so as to deliver the best knowledge and skills to the students. The review considered
the aspects of capacity building that deals with the development, training and
empowerment of individual employees in order to improve their job performance.
The study concludes that it is clear that development does not always lead to improved
performance as popularly claimed. Since the motive of most organizations for investing
n the development of their workforce is to enhance performance, it is recommended
:hat managers should identify only those employee development programmes that are
:central and can add value to the organization
the study recommends that Organizational leaders, HRD professionals, and individuals
-responsible for providing education and development to contracting professionals could
~se the results from this study to improve HRD practices within their respective
Organizations. These same professionals could use the results to inform HRD decisions
n an effort to improve organizational effectiveness and bottom-line results within their
respective organizations.
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A Research Report Submitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment for The Requirements of the Award of Bachelors Degree of Public Administration of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Human Resource Development, Job Performance, Private Organizations, Kampala International University:, Impact