A Review of Employee Induction Process in Oando Plc

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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DECLARATION

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ABSTRACT

The work has been done in reviewing the process of employee induction in Oando Plc, which is basically integrated Nigerian integrated energy solution provider organization. The quality of the training and development provided to the staff in an organization determines the image of the organization and its individuals in the industry. In the open labor market, the potential employers judge the record which an employee has been keeping up regarding his training, development and the performance in his organization. For such a prospective employee, the development and career progression are the basic factors which provide him incentives in the industry. This dissertation is based the effectiveness of the induction in a holistic sense. Along with assessing its merits and demerits, the research study at hand also showed role of induction program and the processes involved in good induction program. Moreover, the study will be concluded and logical recommendation will be presented in the context of an effective induction program's formulation and its execution.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER1: INTRODUCTION1

1.1 Background of the Study1

1.2 Research Question3

1.3 Research Aim and Objectives3

1.4 Theoretical Framework3

1.5 Rationale5

1.6 Literature Search6

Key-Terms: Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Training and Induction.7

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW8

2.1 Literature Review- Background8

2.2 Company Background9

2.3 Good Practices of Induction in Oil and Gas Organisations10

2.4 Purpose of Induction13

2.4.1 Easy Adjustment of the New Employee to the Organization13

2.4.2 Provide Information about the Tasks and Performance Expectations13

2.4.3 Reinforce a Favourable Impression13

2.4.4 Role of Induction Program to Integrate a New Employee14

2.5 Stages of Induction15

2.5.1 First Stage15

2.5.2 Second stage15

2.5.3 Third stage15

2.6 Benefits of Good Induction Process16

2.7 Major Obstacles in Induction Process18

2.8 Training18

2.8.1 Nature of training19

2.8.2 Identification Of Training Needs19

2.8.3 Plans And Training And Development With Business Objectives20

2.8.4 Training Today21

2.8.5 Benefits Of Training21

2.9 Development21

2.10 Processes Involved In a Good Induction Exercise23

2.11 Pros and Cons of a Good Induction Exercise25

2.11.1 Developing an Employees Induction Programme27

2.12 Engagement of Employees28

2.13 Turnover of Employees29

2.14 Employer Branding30

2.14.1 Elements of the Employer Branding32

2.14.2 Human Resource Policies33

2.14.3 Organizational culture33

2.14.4 External Relations and CSR34

2.15 Cost of a Good Induction Exercise for an Employee to an Employer34

2.16 Current Practices of Induction and Recruitment at Oando Plc35

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY36

3.1 Research Design36

3.2 Research Instrument Used38

3.3 Research Sample38

3.4 Data Collection Methods39

3.5 Reliability/Dependability40

3.6 Validity42

3.7 Ethical Considerations43

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS44

CHAPTER 5: RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION66

5.1 Research Limitations66

5.2 Conclusion66

5.3 Recommendations68

REFERENCES71

CHAPTER1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

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