Relationship of Training and Development with Employees Performance: A Gender Based Analysis of Manufacturing Sector

This study seeks to explore relationship between training and development of employees and performance in the manufacturing sector. A total of 150 employees working on different positions in HR departments of 15 randomly selected firms from manufacturing organizations responded to self-reporting questionnaire that measured Training and Development and subjective measure of Organizational Performance. The questionnaires were distributed through HRM department of the organizations. Respondents were asked to rate their responses on a five point Likert scale. The data was analyzed by comparing means, multiple regression, and correlation. Regression analysis indicated a positive and statistically significant association of Training and Development with Organizational Performance. This study provides insight for management to use Training and Development as strategic tool for improving performance and adds to the existing hoard of empirical knowledge regarding Pakistani context.