Assessment of The Effect of In-Service Training On Development Of Sense Of Achievement Among Employees Serving In The Universities Of Ghana, With Focus On Ghana Communication Technology University

Abstract

The research was designed to assess the effect of In-service training on development of sense of achievement among employees serving in the universities of Ghana, with focus on Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU). Analysis in the study was carried out with employees’ gender and their work experience. Purpose behind this extended focus was to have an idea about training as key motivator. All faculty members in GCTU were considered as population of the study. A sample of 200 faculty members was selected through convenient sampling technique and data was collected with the help of a questionnaire based on two major sections (training & sense of achievement). Professional training of faculty in this study was taken as an independent variable while sense of achievement was as dependent variable. The scale found reliable with reference to both sections at .95 and .91 respectively at Cronbach Alpha. The data proved that training has significant effect on sense of achievement of employees. Finally the study reflected interesting results that males were more satisfied with opportunities of training provided while amazingly female faculty was having high sense of achievement. Keywords: Training, intrinsic motivation, achievement need, organizational management DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-18-18 Publication date: June 30 th 2022