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The Impact Of External Training On Work Efficiency And Productivity Among Employees At Haris International

Authors: Nagujja Kamida1 , Kamoga Ali2

Journal: Metropolitan Journal of Business and Economics (MJBE)

Volume/Issue: Volume 5 - Issue 2

Published: 01 Jan 1970


Abstract

The study examined the impact of external training programs on work efficiency and productivity among employees at Haris International, a diversified conglomerate operating in logistics, hospitality, and real estate sectors. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, surveying 175 employees who participated in external training programs and conducting in-depth interviews with 18 managers and human resource specialists. Results demonstrated a significant positive correlation (r = 0.79, p < 0.001) between external training participation and both work efficiency and productivity indicators. Statistical analysis revealed that 85% of externally trained employees achieved productivity improvements compared to 41% of employees who received only internal training. Regression analysis indicated that external training explained 62% of the variance in productivity gains (R² = 0.62). Employees who participated in external training showed 76% higher efficiency scores, 64% greater productivity output, 58% improvement in technical competencies, 71% enhancement in innovation capabilities, and 49% increase in job satisfaction. The study concluded that external training significantly enhanced work efficiency and productivity through exposure to industry best practices, access to specialized expertise unavailable internally, networking opportunities with professionals from other organizations, enhanced employee motivation from external recognition, and transfer of cutting-edge knowledge and technologies. Recommendations included establishing systematic external training needs identification mechanisms, allocating sufficient budgets for external training participation, developing criteria for selecting appropriate external training programs, implementing post-training knowledge sharing systems, creating external training evaluation frameworks, and balancing external training with internal capacity building initiatives.
Keywords

external training, work efficiency, productivity, employee development, professional development, Haris International, organizational performance

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