Assessment of Manpower Training and Development in the Nigerian Construction Industry.
ABSTRACT
This study attempts to assess the manpower training and development in Nigerian construction industry with particular reference to some selected construction industry in Nigeria.
To achieve this objective, related literature was assembled, reviewed and questionnaire designed based on judgement and sampling techniques were administered. For the purpose of this study the sample size was two hundred staffs while one hundred and ninety are respondents.
The hypothesis were formulated, tested and analysed. The result showed that training and development are relevant to manpower need of the construction industry in Nigeria.
The analysis also shows that training and development are effective, that it has a great impact on the performance of the employees in the industry. The hypothesis also shows that the construction industry encounters constraints in seeking to realize their objectives.
Lastly, the analysis indicated that training increase personnel efficiency, professional growth and motivates effective organization’s operation.
Based on the findings, some recommendations were made, with a view that the survival of any construction industry depends largely on the manpower that is available and willing to work for the organization.
Thereby, required very possible effort and facilities to bring the much needed revival in the Nigerian construction industry in the area manpower training and development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of Contents vi
List of Tables ix
List of Figures x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 2
1.3 Objectives of the Study 3
1.4 Research Question 4
1.5 Hypothesis Formulation 4
1.6 Significance of the Study 5
1.7 Scope of the Study 6
1.8 Limitations of the Study 7
1.9 Definition of Terms 7
References 10
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction 11
2.2 Training and Development 11
2.3 Manpower Planning 14
2.4 Determining Training and Development Needs 17
2.5 Benefits of Training and Development 23
2.6 Training and Development Techniques 24
2.7 Steps in Training and Development Programme 30
2.8 Evaluation of Training and Development 32
2.9 Strategies of Training and Development 34
2.10 Problems and Issues and Training and Development 38
2.11 Construction Industry 39
2.12 Historical Development of the Nigerian Construction Industry 39
2.13 Summary of Related Literature 41
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 44
3.2 Research Design 44
3.3 Area of the Study 45
3.4 Population of the Study 46
3.5 Sample Size Determination 46
3.6 Instrument of Data Collection 47
3.7 Validation of the Instrument 48
3.8 Reliability of the Instrument 48
3.9 Method of Data Collection 49
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 49
3.11 Questionnaires Distribution and Collection 51
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION
4.1 Presentation and Analysis of Data 52
4.2 Testing of Hypotheses 61
4.3 Summary of Results 71
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Discussion of Findings 73
5.2 Conclusion 75
5.3 Recommendations 76
5.4 Area for Further Study 77
Bibliography
Questionnaire
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
There have been many failures on the side of the employees because their need for training and development were not detected and provided as an essential part of management function.
Many construction industries in developing countries invest a great deal of money and effort in training their workers and developing their managers, attending to technical expertise more than to managerial skill.
But under a reform programme of manpower training and development, it helps the managers and employees to adapt to changing business environment.
Manpower training and development is necessary to help create the dynamic adaptive attitude required for a sustained improvement.
Such training however, should be an explicit and on-going phase of staff development and the growth of an industry. Some organizations are now making serious effort towards training of their employees and the development of their managers.
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