Effects of Training Materials and Methods on the Performance of Employee of the Commission for Land in Zanzibar

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to examine the effects of training materials and methods on the performance of employee of the commission for land in Zanzibar. The researcher has mainly employed quantitative research approach with appropriate method of analysis for this study. Both purposive and simple random sampling designs were used to select sample size for this study. The sample size for this study consists of 91 respondents and survey questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. To achieve a credible study a multiple regression was used to analyse the collected data from relevant respondents. The study has revealed that two predictors (training material and training method) had a significant effect or impact on the outcome variable (employee’s performance). In other words, the results of predictor variables are; training material (β = 0.246, t = 2.241, p < 0.05), training method (β = 0.248, t = 2.313, p < 0.05). Basically, the effect of training material and training method on employees’ performance COLA in Zanzibar was in a positive direction. The study conclude that the COLA should plan and implement these two indicators (training material and training methods) so as to run a cycle of increasing skills in employees in order to increase performance.