Effect of Management Development Programmes on Employee Performance in Federal Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (FASCON)
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Ochala Mark 

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This study investigates the effect of management development programmes on employee performance in the Federal Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (FASCON). The research design adopted was a descriptive survey, allowing for the collection of both quantitative and qualitative data. The population of the study included all employees of FASCON, with a sample size drawn from various departments using stratified random sampling techniques to ensure representative coverage. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaires and interviews, while secondary data was obtained from relevant academic journals, reports, and organizational records. The findings reveal that Management Development Programs have significant Positive impact on Employee Performance in Federal Administrative Staff College of Nigeria. It also revealed that Workplace Rotation Programs have a significant positive impact on Skill Development in Federal Administrative Staff College of Nigeria. The study concludes that management development programs are essential for enhancing employee performance at the Federal Administrative Staff College of Nigeria. The relationship between workplace rotation programs and skill development emphasizes the importance of cross-functional training in the Federal Administrative Staff College of Nigeria. The study recommends that the Federal Administrative Staff College of Nigeria should regularly assess employee training needs and tailor management development programs to address these areas and incorporate both soft and hard skills into the development programs, ensuring a holistic improvement in performance. Federal Administrative Staff College of Nigeria should evaluate the impact of these programs through performance appraisals and employee feedback to ensure continuous improvement. The institution should implement well-structured rotation programs that allow employees to spend adequate time in different roles to build competencies effectively.

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Ochala, M. (2024). Effect of Management Development Programmes on Employee Performance in Federal Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (FASCON). African Journal of Management and Business Research, 16(1), 233-256. https://doi.org/10.62154/ajmbr.2024.016.010434
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