STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ABSTRACT

This study examines the correlation between staff development and organisational success at the University of Benin, Benin City. It specifically analyses the effects of training, mentoring, employee participation, and delegating. The population consisted of 4,593 staff workers, and a sample size of 231 was obtained using the Taro Yamane formula and simple random sampling. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 223 respondents, out of which 214 were considered valid for analysis. The study revealed a substantial and beneficial impact of training and mentorship on organisational performance, emphasising the significance of making strategic investments in these domains. Nevertheless, the involvement of employees and the assignment of tasks did not demonstrate notable impacts on the overall performance of the organisation. This indicates the necessity for additional research to explore their usefulness specifically within the university setting. The results highlight the crucial importance of training and mentoring in improving organisational performance, providing practical implications for leaders, human resource professionals, and scholars in the higher education industry. The University of Benin should reevaluate employee participation approaches and critically evaluate delegation practices based on these findings. This is aimed at optimising organisational performance by aligning staff development strategies with organisational goals and fostering employee engagement and empowerment.