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Assessment on Effectiveness of On-job Training of Supportive Staffs: The Case Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

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On-the-job training could be considered as those types of training for employees to assist them develop their skills in particular occupation, vocation or discipline. The main purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of on-job training of supportive staff in Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. The specific objectives were therefore; first to assess the effectiveness of on-job training on four levels (reactions, learning, behavior and result). Second, to examine factors affecting effectiveness of on-job training. Third, to investigate effects of on-job training on the staffs. The descriptive research design was used for this study. The study utilizes sample of fifty respondents, which selected through simple random sampling method and a semi-structured questionnaire for data collection. The data were analyzed using Kirkpatrick evaluation model and SPSS version twenty software. The result shows some of training challenges such as workload, lack of material access and too short duration for the employee during the on-job training programme.

Published in American Journal of Management Science and Engineering (Volume 4, Issue 5)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajmse.20190405.11
Page(s) 76-81
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Keywords

On Job Training, Effectiveness, JUCAVM, Staffs

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  • Department of Rural Department and Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia

  • Department of Rural Department and Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gambella University, Gambella, Ethiopia

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