THE EFFECT OF INDUCTION ON THE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT IGANGA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Abstract

Background

This study aims to determine the effect of induction on employee performance at Iganga Municipal Council.

Methodology

The study employed a cross-sectional, correlational, and descriptive design. Further, it used both qualitative and quantitative approaches hence mixed research. 47 respondents were selected from a population of 54 participants. The researcher used both purposive and simple random sampling when choosing the respondents. 

Both primary and secondary data were used by the researcher.  Primary data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. Secondary data was also collected from journal articles, reports, newspapers, magazines, and other government documents.

Results

According to the findings, respondents agree that induction training guides new employees on the policies of the municipal council, induction training guides new employees on the municipal councils’ procedures and safety information and induction training helps new staff to relate well with others hence creating bonds with other staff for teamwork for improved efficiency.

According to findings in the statement, “Induction training guides new employees on policies of the public organization hence accuracy and quality employee results” the mean response was 4.6 with a standard deviation of 0.22. This shows that respondents agree that induction training guides new employees on the policies of the municipal council hence the accuracy of employee results.

Conclusion

According to the findings, the correlation between induction and employee performance was 0.734 with a significance value of 0.00. Therefore, there was also a positive weak significant relationship between the induction of employees and their performance at the Iganga Municipal Council

Recommendation

The Municipal Council should provide career development opportunities to employees which will enable employees to learn new skills and improve employee performance. The Municipal Council should also provide necessary training and development opportunities to its employees to enhance their skills and become up-to-date on changes in the employment market.