Impact of Training on Employees’ Performance: A Case Study of Selected Private Sectors Companies in Oman

Abstract

This article examines the impact of training on employees’ performance: A Case study of selected private sector companies in Oman. Data was collected through an administered questionnaire with a sample of 46 respondents selected randomly from five companies: Sohar Aluminum, Stomo Company, Suhail Bahwan Group (Holding) LLC, Ooredoo Company, and Oman Formaldehyde Chemical Company.

The findings show the success of the training program on improving the employee‘s abilities, skills, productivity, efficiency. The results also showed that respondents agree with the relevance of the training program to the nature of their work.

The study also showed the employees’ views on company attitudes towards training programs. The respondents confirmed that their companies believe that training is the best way to convey new skills to employees. Additionally, their companies have a clear policy for training shown by implementing a proper mechanism for adjustment, review, and evaluation of all training programs. To sum up, the study recommended that the firm should provide an adequate working environment to ensure that workers have high levels of commitment.