THE EFFECT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION, SKILL ENHANCEMENT AND MOTIVATION OF EMPLOYEES

Abstract

This study examines the effect of training and development on job satisfaction, skill enhancement and motivation of employees in Mahindra Group, India. A total number of 150 participants from Mahindra Group, India were involved in the study. The study made use of questionnaires as research instrument. The results of the study show a significant difference in T&D among gender of workers in a way that female employees had a higher mean score on T&D compared to male colleages. Also, here was a strong positive significant correlation between skill enhancement and motivation which implies that effective skill enhancement program will give rise to high level of motivation among workers. Additionally, there was a strong positive significant relationship between T&D and Job satisfaction, between T&D and motivation and a significant relationship between T&D and skill enhancement. This study recommends that that companies and organizations training and development would effectively motivate workers, influence job satisfaction and improve skill enhancement among workers.