Abstract:
ABSTRACT
The main objective of this research was to examine employee training and
development (T/D) and employee performance at Apam Catholic Hospital
(ACH) of the Central Region of Ghana. The study considered controlling effect
of gender on staff view regarding T/D. The study employed descriptive survey
design. The study population involved all 124 permanent workers of the
hospital. Due to the relatively small number of permanent employees in ACH,
census method was deemed proper for this research. Questionnaire was the
instrument used to collect data. Statistical tools including frequency,
percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent samples t-test, Pearson
Product Moment correlation and linear multiple regression analysis were used
to analyse the data. The study found that T/D interventions of ACH have
significant influence on employees’ performance. The study concludes that
employees of ACH are aware of the T/D programmes available to them in the
hospital. Also, ACH is not well-resourced in T/D delivery. It is recommended
that the hospital invest in the essential T/D to ensure optimal employee
performance and, as a result, contribute in the achievement of the hospital's
fundamental mandate. Also, employees of ACH should develop and maintain
positive attitude towards the hospital’s T/D interventions and management as
well.
