Training and Manpower Development Techniques Adopted in Nigerian Breweries Plc Impact on National Development
F. Fomsi Esther *
Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
C. Ogoke Charles
Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: The study primarily aimed at assessing the techniques the Nigerian breweries adopts in its staff training and development for efficient performance and enhanced productivity; and its impact on national development.
Study Design: The study was guided by two objectives which were translated into research questions. The research design comprised of survey and ex-post facto.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted on Nigerian Breweries Plc Aba, Abia state of Nigeria, between July 2017 and May 2018.
Methodology: The population was the company’s entire permanent staff numbering 445, comprising 10 managers and 435 non-managers. Stratified random sampling method was used to select a sample of 184 staff. Instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. The face and content validity of the questionnaire was determined using experts in Educational Technology and Measurement and Evaluation, while its reliability was determined using Crombach Alpha method with a coefficient of 0.74 obtained. Frequency and simple percentages were used to analyze the research questions.
Results: Out of the 184 staff, between 90 and 183 variously identified coaching, job rotation, apprenticeship, understudying and induction as forms of on-the-job training techniques commonly adopted in the company. Also staff response on non training but motivational techniques positively high in the areas of Free Medical Services 184; Free Transport 102; Transport Allowance 184; Christmas Bonus 184 and others 130.Fewer numbers ranging between 8 and 65 variously identified classroom assignment, discussion and conferences, committee assignment, film, TV and cinema, etc off-the-job training techniques.
Conclusion: The study revealed among others, that on-the-job training techniques were commonly adopted and considered most effective too. It also showed that the company’s manpower development was not based on training alone but also on other non-training staff welfare schemes designed to motivate workers.
Keywords: Training, manpower development, techniques, Nigerian breweries