Training and development contributions to technological transfer among Nigerian employees using a study of Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited.

Abstract

This study examined how the Human Resource Management(HRM) practice implemented by Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited contribute to Organisational growth of Saipem in terms of technological transfer to Nigerian Employees. The use of descriptive type of survey research design. This design helped in examining the relationship HRM practices have with Organisational growth of Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited in terms of technological transfer to Nigerian employees. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select respondents from the study area. Both primary and secondary sources were used  in collecting data. Of 458 targeted respondents, 416 completed the survey questionnaire, a 90.82% response rate. In analysing the responses from the questionnaire, descriptive statistics were used. Two statistical tools were used in test of the hypotheses such as : Chi Square χ2 and One-Sample t-test to assess the level of acceptance or otherwise the null hypotheses. It was found that several practices such as training and development to enhanced technological transfer to Nigerian employees. It is seen from the findings that Nigerians are given first consideration for training in this company; however, it is recommended  among others that Local Content initiatives should be listed in the training plan of Saipem; this should help the HR Manager fulfil a report on the training activities to Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board(NCDMB). This information should be conveyed to the Corporate Training Department of Saipem, which prepares the Saipem Group Training Activities Report.

Keywords:  Training and development, Technological Transfer, Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited