Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector)

Elferis, MA

Abstract

The need for training may be a result of drives to improve quality, or might be needed
as a response to human resource factors. In Libya the need for training is to develop the
citizens as a whole in order to become a fully developed country.
The main objective of this research was to identify barriers that may effect
organisations and to highlight those that are particular to the Libyan context.
This thesis identified and analysed the barriers, which can exist in Libyan public sector
manufacturing organisations in particular using the Twisha Poultry Complex (TPC) as a
case study. This research is original, and has not been previously undertaken. The
project involved necessary in depth research to enable the development of a framework.
The framework constructed, allows any organisation the facility in identifying barriers
that exist and which could affect their employee training and development. This thesis
concentrated on Health and Safety training as a lens. By investigating the existing
Health and Safety training at TPC it was possible to gain an in depth understanding of
barriers to training and development. Furthermore by using a theoretical framework,
that lists areas and elements where barriers might occur, it was possible to highlight
both the internal and external factors that produced barriers to training and development
for the Twisha Poultry Complex.
As a result of this study this researcher discovered a number of barriers to training and
development that were particular to the Libyan context. It was discovered that there
was a lack of skills, knowledge and the necessary attitudes to training and development.
Also the selection processes in the country seem to be based on nepotism and there is a
complete lack of any initial training for new recruits. Social and economic changes as
well as the influence of tribe and family play an important part in people's attitudes to
training. Whilst within the organisation investigated, there is a total absence of a
training department and constraints are imposed, even on management training and
development, this situation leads to the creation of barriers.
The theoretical framework from this project can be used in further research in other
organisations, especially in Libya, to investigate barriers to training.

Citation

Elferis, M. Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Oct 3, 2012
• Award Date: Jan 1, 2005