THE IMPACT OF TRAINING ON EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT XYZ TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of training on executive employee performance at XYZ Technologies Private Limited, a renowned organization in the Information Technology industry of Sri Lanka. This study addresses the significant knowledge gap in how training impacts the executive employee performance at XYZ Technologies Private Limited. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data from 300 executive employees selected based on stratified systematic sampling. On-the-Job Training and Off the Job Training was identified as the dimensions of the independent variable and the results revealed a weak positive correlation between on-the-job training and performance whilst a negative relationship between off the job training and performance. The findings underscore how important it is to maintain a balanced approach with both on the job and off the job training and also to consider the impact of other factors such as leadership and culture on the employee performance. Moreover, this study recommends further research to explore with a sample with more demographic differences and explore the other factors that can affect executive employee performance.