The Role of Induction Training on Performance of New Employees at Workplace: Case Study of the Open University of Tanzania

Abstract

This study explores the role played by induction training on the performance of new employees at workplace. The respondents of the study were selected staff from the Open University of Tanzania. The study intended to examine how the induction training offered to the new employees of the Open University of Tanzania facilitates theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and integration at workplace in line with the TPI theory. The design was explanatory case study using qualitative data collected through interviews from both employees and management personnel. The study concludes that induction training is of great value to the University as it serves to inform new staff of the important aspects of their new working environment. The study recommends that for the university to have an effective orientation training the top management should provide enough support and exert their full power on it and reasonable and realistic budget should be allocated. In addition, there should be a continuous follow-up to get feedback from the trainees. There should be sufficient time allocation to orientation training to allow the program to cover all aspects.