THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE(A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA AGIP OIL COMPANY LTD WARRI)

This study examines the impact of training and development on workers performance in organization. Training and development are the central elements of human resources management and the principal vehicle for developing skills and abilities of workers other than through job assignments. Training serves as a motivational factor and a form of job security to workers. The questionnaire and library research were used to collect data and the simple percentage population was seventy-nine (79) from these three banks: Union Bank, Unity Bank, First Bank. The simple percentage method was used to analyze data collected. This revealed that through training ad development, workers performance can be improved and productivity increased. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends that there should be regular training for workers, and organizations should see training as a profitable investment, and appropriate training techniques should be employed. Adequate training of workers is essential in order to meet new technological trend. Training should also be done as regular intervals in various units of the organization in order to meet the set objectives.