EFFECT OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN BAZE UNIVERSITY, ABUJA

In Nigeria, employee performance faces challenges including low productivity, lack of motivation, poor work ethics, absenteeism, and inadequate training. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of on-the-job training on employee performance in Baze University, Abuja. To achieve this goal, a quantitative research was adopted and data was collected from 269 academic and non-academic staff of Baze University, Abuja using questionnaires.197 questionnaires were properly filled majority being male while 72 questionnaires were not returned. The study found that on-the-job training has significant effect on employee performance in Baze University, Abuja. Specifically, the study found job rotation has significant effect on employee performance Still, the study found that orientation has significant effect on employee performance. The study found that coaching has significant effect on employee performance. In conclusion, the result of data analysis clearly established that onthe-job training has significant effect on employee performance in Baze University, Abuja signifying that job rotation, orientation programs and coaching are critical tool for boosting the performance of academic and non-academic staff of Baze University, Abuja. The study recommends that for the university to boost performance level of academic and non-academic staff, job rotation should be used to develop skills and improve competence of staff. Also, orientation programs should be organized for staff to update their knowledge and skills as those criteria equip the staff to achieve outstanding performance. In addition to orientation programs such as seminars, conferences and workshops, coaching should be seen as alternative form of training employees, in order enhance productivity and performance