AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STAFF TRAINING SCHEME, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, (1989 -1999).
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STAFF TRAINING SCHEME, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, (1989 -1999).
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2000-09
Authors
HUSSAINI, MOHAMMED MUKTAR
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Abstract
This research study is on "An Assessment of the Performance of the Staff
Training Scheme, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1989 - 1999)".
The researcher is interested in finding out how the Staff Training Scheme has
been able to accomplish its statutory functions. More specifically, the researcher is
concerned with: -
i) finding out how training provided under the Staff Training Scheme has affected
the efficiency and effective discharge of the routine tasks of the staff
beneficiaries;
ii) evaluating the contribution of the Staff Training Scheme in satisfying the
manpower requirements of the Ahmadu Bello University;
iii) whether or not the training has served as a motivator to the staff students towards
higher productivity; and
iv) how the training has been able to improve the professionalism of staff
beneficiaries.
Staff training and development is an important clement in harnessing human
resources towards achieving overall organizational goals. This was recognised and
emphasized in the policies of the Staff Training Scheme, which regards this training
outfit as an avenue for turning out trained personnel in various skills and trades in line
with the manpower requirements of the University.
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The findings of this study that such manpower development and utilization has
been met under the Scheme. The successes recorded are attributable to the quality of
instructions and practicals provided under the Scheme. The determination and resolve of
the management to continue the staff development endeavour through the Staff Training
Scheme also gave the Scheme the needed backing.
But, from the findings of the researcher, the Staff Training Scheme was faced
with a number of problems, including:-
i) the need for modern equipment and machines for teaching and practicals;
ii) lack of enthusiasm from staff students; and
iii) disenchantment by the part-time tutors, instructors and demonstrators due to low
rate of payment.
The result of the study has positively proved that the training has increased the
efficiency of staff students as well as their professionalism. The study has also revealed
that the training has augmented their performance and level of productivity. A research
made during the study has also discovered that the training has imparted new ideas, new
innovations and high degree of confidence on the staff students.
Following experiences got during the study, the following policy
recommendations were being proposed by the researcher: -
(i) adequate funds should be provided to take care of needs for materials, equipment
and machines;
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(ii) the part-time tutors, instructors and demonstrators should be adequately
compensated;
(iii) the present ridiculously low tuition fees should be drastically reviewed;
(iv) modern equipment and machines for teaching and practicals should be provided;
and
(v) a performance monitoring and evaluation method should be introduced so that
the Ahmadu Bello University could continue to reap the benefits offered by the
Staff Training Scheme.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA IN PARTIAL
FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF
MASTER DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,
FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
Keywords
ASSESSMENT,, PERFORMANCE,, STAFF TRAINING SCHEME,, STAFF TRAINING SCHEME,