Is There a Relationship between Business Strategies and Training Emphasis on Job Categories in Successful Companies in Kenya

Abstract

Although modern technology has been used to improve business performance, it has also been realized that competent people are crucial in the implementation and utilization of innovative work systems. Traditionally, technology and information have been the sources of competitive advantage, but the scenario has changed significantly and technology and information alone cannot be relied on as the sole means of gaining a competitive advantage (Tung & Punnet, 1993). Although modern technology has been used to improve business performance, it has also been realized that competent people are crucial in the implementation and utilization of innovative work systems (Torraco & Swanson, 1995). Competitive advantage is affected by the globalization challenges such as bigger markets, information flow or exchange, and better products or services. However, businesses can face the challenges by having a better-skilled, well-informed and adaptive or flexible work force through the mechanism of training, thus, the need for the use of strategies to accomplish this. Business organizations are now viewing people as strategic resources (Salaman, 1992). Journal of Language, Technology and Entrepreneurship in Africa Vol. 1 (1) 2007 pp. 103-118