Training and Manpower Development Techniques Adopted in Nigerian Breweries Plc Impact on National Development

Abstract

Aims: The study primarily aimed at assessing the techniques the Nigerian breweries adopts in its staff training and development for efficient performance and enhanced productivity; and its impact on national development. Study Design: The study was guided by two objectives which were translated into research questions. The research design comprised of survey and ex-post facto. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted on Nigerian Breweries Plc Aba, Abia state of Nigeria, between July   2017 and May 2018.  Methodology: The population was the company’s entire permanent staff numbering 445, comprising 10 managers and 435 non-managers. Stratified random sampling method was used to select a sample of 184 staff. Instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. The face and content validity of the questionnaire was determined using experts in Educational Technology and Measurement and Evaluation, while its reliability was determined using Crombach Alpha method with a coefficient of 0.74 obtained. Frequency and simple percentages were used to analyze the research questions. Results: Out of the 184 staff, between 90 and 183 variously identified coaching, job rotation, apprenticeship, understudying and induction as forms of on-the-job training techniques commonly adopted in the company. Also staff response on non training but motivational techniques positively high in the areas of Free Medical Services 184; Free Transport 102; Transport Allowance 184; Christmas Bonus 184 and others 130.Fewer numbers ranging between 8 and 65 variously identified classroom assignment, discussion and conferences, committee assignment, film, TV and cinema, etc off-the-job training techniques. Conclusion: The study revealed among others, that on-the-job training techniques were commonly adopted and considered most effective too. It also showed that the company’s manpower development was not based on training alone but also on other non-training staff welfare schemes designed to motivate workers.