Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of employees
of staff training programmes using Manya Rural Bank as a case. The sample for
the study consisted of 65 employees. Questionnaires were the main instruments
used to collect data. Findings indicated that the bank frequently organised
training programmes but employees they still have some unresolved training
needs which require management’s attention. Moreover, employees considered
the period allotted for training inadequate though they appreciated the
management’s effort at training them. The findings also indicated that
employees of the bank mostly preferred the cognitive training techniques
particularly, professional course/training. Additionally, employees at the Manya
Rural Bank perceived that the bank’s management did not readily welcome their
suggestions about training contents.
Based on these findings, it is recommended that management should
conduct regular training needs assessment to identify specific training
requirements of employees. It is also recommended that adequate time should
be given to training sessions and that employees should be involved in planning
training programmes.
