THE IMPACT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY: PRIVATE COMPANIES IN SAUDI ARABIA

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between the training and development on employee productivity in private companies at Saudi Arabia. The variables of training and development were training method, training period, selection of trainers, delivery styles, comfort and convenience, that affect employee productivity were analyzed. This work was done based on quantitative method. The target population was employees working in private companies in Jeddah. The sample size of this work was 61 employees. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS software. The data were analyzed in terms of reliability analysis, correlation analysis and regression analysis. The findings of this work have shown that the five independent variables that are training method, training period, selection of trainers, delivery styles, and comfort and convenience have a relationship with employee productivity in the company. The results of this study will help the management of the institution to determine the impact of staff training on organizational performance and to identify performance weaknesses that can be improved through training.