Non-Placement of the On-Job Trained Employees on their Performance in Public Universities in Kenya.

Abstract:

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is one institution that sponsors its administrative staff in various trainings such as on-job training. These trainings aim to ensure that employees remain relevant in their jobs. As a result, employees leave to look for greener pastures thus high turnover rates. This paper, therefore, attempts to investigate the effects of non-placement of the on-job-trained employees on their performance. The study was anchored on the Theory of Performance utilizing the case study approach with a total sample size of 149 respondents. A structured questionnaire and an interview schedule were used for data collection. Quantitative data was analysed descriptively while qualitative data was analysed thematically. From the findings, it was inferred that most respondents agreed that non-placement could affect job performance. The study concludes that employees perform optimally when they are well-placed. The study recommends that institutions should ensure that they hire qualified and competent administrative staff and also endorse policies on the appropriate placement of employees.