A STUDY ON TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

This study investigates the impact of training and development practices on employee performance within
an emerging Information Technology (IT) organization, Zealyen Infotech, Chennai. Using a descriptive
research design and convenience sampling, data were collected from 50 employees through a structured
questionnaire. Statistical tools including descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, regression analysis, one
way ANOVA, and Chi-Square tests were employed for analysis. The findings reveal a positive and
statistically significant relationship between training and development practices and employee performance
outcomes, including productivity, skill enhancement, work quality, and problem-solving ability. The study
concludes that systematic investment in training is essential for sustaining organizational growth in a
competitive IT landscape.
Keywords: Training and Development, Employee Performance, IT Industry, Skill Enhancement,
Organizational Effectiveness