The document discusses the role of training on employee performance and organizational effectiveness. It analyzes data collected through questionnaires from 223 employees of public sector organizations in Ethiopia. The results show that:
1) Training design and delivery styles have an effect on employee performance. However, needs assessments and designing training based on job requirements are lacking.
2) Training design positively impacts overall organizational performance, but emphasis is given to on-the-job rather than off-the-job training.
3) Major challenges to training programs are lack of training materials, budgets, and needs assessments. Improving needs assessments and designing training based on job needs could increase individual and organizational performance.