Employee Training and Job Satisfaction in Western Uganda: Empirical Evidence from Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of employee training on employee job satisfaction in Western Uganda with a focus on Mbarara University of science and technology (MUST). Methodology: A mixed methods approach and cross-sectional design were used. The study population were composed of academic and non-academic staff members of MUST. Researchers were guided by Krejcie and Morgan sample determination table to come up with a sample size of 230, and selected the sample using Simple random sampling technique. Self-administered Questionnaire and interview guide helped in collection of data; then after collected data were processed and analysed using SPSS version 20. Findings: Study results show a significant and moderate positive relationship between on-job training, off-job training and job satisfaction (r=.381, p