Effects of human resource practices on talent management in private teacher training colleges:a case of Bugoma District, Kenya
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Date
2014-06-24
Authors
Mabonga, Gladys Nafula
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
The study assessed the effects of human resource practices on talent management in
private teacher training colleges in Bungoma district. The study was guided by the
following objectives: the effects of remuneration of workers on talent management in the
private teacher training colleges; the effect of training and career development on talent
management in private teacher training colleges; How working conditions and terms of
service affect talent management in private teacher training colleges in Bungoma district;
and the effect of employee welfare and services on talent management in private teacher
training colleges in Bungoma district. The research findings are useful in improving
employer's chances of selecting employees who are committed to the organization.
The study used descriptive research design and in particular the ex -post facto research
design.
Through
this method,
the researcher
did not have direct control
of the
independent variables because their manifestation had already occurred or because they
were inherent
and not manipulative.
The target population
comprised
principals,
administrators and tutors in private teacher training colleges in Bungoma district. The
district has 10 private teacher training colleges with 150 teachers, 10 principals and 40
administrators.
A sample
size of 40% of the target population
was considered.
Questionnaires and interviews were used as the main data collection methods. Secondary
data was used to obtain information on specific issues from the district education officer,
and quality and standard assurance officer. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive
statistics in form of frequency distribution tables, percentages and pie charts. SPSS was
used to process the data and present it in the right format.
The study found out that working conditions of private TICs in Bungoma county is
averagely good for teachers and compensation received by teachers enhanced employee
stability to a high extend. 88% of respondents confirmed that welfare activities provided
to teachers helped in their retention, while 67% of teachers in private TICs were not
provided
with
adequate
training
opportunities.
The study
recommends
that the
management of private TTCs ensures that working conditions for teachers are above
average and it should also enhance salaries and scope of welfare services.
Description
Department of Business Administration, 87p. The HF 5549.2 .K4 2013
Keywords
Personnel management --Kenya --Bungoma District, Human resources, Private teacher training colleges --Personnel managent