INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON ORGANIZATION LEARNING IN PRIVATE CHARTERED UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of Employee training on organizational learning in private chartered universities in Kenya. The study reviewed the theories of organizational learning concentrating mainly on the human capital theory, Kanter's theory, contingency theory, institution theory as well the empirical literature relevant to the study. The study adopted cross-sectional descriptive research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches because it allows the researcher to compare many different variables at the same time and it is relatively quick and easy to conduct. This study design also ensures complete description of the situation making sure that there is minimum bias in the collection of data. The study obtained its target population from 18 private charted Universities authorized to offer higher education in Kenya through stratified sampling technique. The sample population was made up of a total of 180 respondents, consisting of participants in the rank of administrative staff grade 13-15. Data was collected through questionnaires and interview schedules which was analyzed with the aid of descriptive and inferential statistics. A regression model was fitted. The study revealed that in private chartered universities in Kenya, employee training is a significant predictor of organizational learning.
Keywords: Employee Empowerment, Employee Training, Organizational Learning, Private Universities, Stratified Sampling
CITATION: Njuguna, B. W.,Waiganjo, E., & Muturi, W. (2021). Influence of employee training on organization learning in private chartered universities in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 8 (1), 835 – 844.
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