IMPACT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON EMPLOYEE’S CAREER GROWTH IN PAKISTAN TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY LIMITED (PTCL)

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this research study is to determine the existing Training &Development components being implemented at PTCL and to examine impact of these Training & Development components on employee’s career growth. Methodology/sample: The nature of research is explanatory and quantitative. A well-structured questionnaire was used as research instrument for collection of primary quantitative data. Using SPSS software: Cronbach Alpha, Pearson Correlation, Regression and Co-efficient Correlation tests were applied. Data was collected from middle level managerial employees of PTCL. Target population is 6,000 and as per Krejcie and Morgan, 1970 table, sample size is 361. Findings: The results analysis reveals that training and development components used in this research are taken into consideration in PTCL and there is a positive impact of these T&D components on employees’ career growth. Out of the five, only one hypothesis that is related to training evaluation is rejected and remaining hypotheses are accepted. Cronbach Alpha of the research instrument is 0.752 and R Square value in regression test is 0.541. Practical Implications: This research proves that T&D improves employee’s career growth prospects. On the whole it has a great impact on Employees’ Career Growth in PTCL because employees are much satisfied with the training and development components being followed in the organization. For proper implementation of T&D and to achieve career growth through this all components of training and development should be taken into consideration properly.