Demographic and Socio-Economic Factors Encouraging On-The-Job Training at the Murang'a Jua Kali Sheds
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Date
2005
Authors
Githinji, Dan Ngure
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
The purpose of th is study was to investigate the factors that encourage on-the-job
training in micro and small-scale enterprises within Murang'a Jua Kali sheds.
Two questionnaires were used, one for the employees and the other for the
employer. These instruments were used to gather data. The employees'
demographic variables of gender, age, academic qualifications, technical training
and number of years of service were considered. Social and econom ic factors
were also considered. A total of twenty five (25) trainees and sixteen (16) trainers
were sampled. The relevant literature was reviewed highlighting academic and
research works undertaken there before on training and in particular on-the-job
training. The data gathered was analyzed using descriptive statistics, through
frequency distributions. This helped to address the research questions and the
objectives of the study.
I'The results of the study revealed that the jua kali enterprises within the sheds were
dominated by men of ages between 41-45 years with primary school education.
Lack of fees to further education through formal channels was cited as the most
common reason why trainees opted to train on the job. This study concluded that
on-the-job training is necessary for the growth and industrialization of Kenya but
there is need for government incentives to improve the quality of training. It was
. recommended that more women be encouraged to open businesses in the jua kali
sheds to offset the dominance of men in this sub sector.
Description
A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of the Degree of Master of Business Administration of Kenyatta University