The Influence of Training on Organisational Performance: Evidence from Tanzania Public Service College

Abstract

This study examined the influence of training on organisational performance at the Tanzania Public Service College. A descriptive research design was adopted, employing a quantitative approach for data collection and analysis. The study population comprised 250 employees, including academic and non-academic staff, from which a sample of 194 respondents was drawn using stratified sampling to ensure adequate representation of both staff categories. Data were analysed using inferential statistical techniques. The findings revealed that training had a statistically significant influence on organisational performance at the 1 per cent level (p = 0.000). Specifically, a one-unit increase in training was associated with a 72.9 per cent improvement in organisational performance. The study concludes that employee training plays a critical role in enhancing performance in public service training institutions. It is therefore recommended that the Tanzania Public Service College and similar institutions increase investment in both short-term and long-term training programmes to strengthen employee capacity and improve overall institutional performance.