Maximizing Training Outcomes: An Analysis of Factors Affecting Employee Training in Manufacturing Firms

Abstract

Training effectiveness is crucial for employee and organizational growth. This study aims to explore the factors that affect employee training effectiveness in manufacturing companies in Ethiopia. The study focuses on trainers, training content, supervisor support, and the training environment as independent variables, with training effectiveness as the dependent variable. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected from employees who recently underwent training at four manufacturing companies in Bishoftu City, Ethiopia. The findings revealed that competent trainers, well-organized training content, supportive supervisors, and a conducive training environment significantly influenced training effectiveness. The study contributes to addressing the gap in literature regarding the specific effects of these factors on the manufacturing industry in Ethiopia.