Abstract:
In this study, an attempt was made to investigate the extent of effect of
orientation programmes on the job performance of employees at Ghana library
Authority. Using survey design, the study employed a two stage sampling
technique to select respondents for this work. At the first stage a simple
random sampling technique was used to select 5 regional libraries including
Greater Accra, Central, Western, Ashanti and Eastern Regional Libraries. At
the second stage 241 respondents were sampled from Regional libraries in
Ghana. Descriptive and regression analysis were performed to achieve the
study results.
The study result found a positive effect of employee orientation and
job performance. Specifically, the study found a significant effect of self
directed orientation, mentored orientation and formal orientation programmes
on employee job performance. Based on the findings of the study, it was
recommended that management of Ghana library Authority must improve the
mentorship orientation programmes. The study further recommended the
provision of motivational packages and resources for libraries in Ghana in
order to help management to improve their orientation programmes, especially
allowances and compensation for mentors who help new recruits in the
organisation.
