Is There a Relationship between Business Strategies and Training Emphasis on Job Categories in Successful Companies in Kenya?

Abstract

Although modern technology has been used to improve business performance, it has
also been realized that competent people are crucial in the implementation and
utilization of innovative work systems. Traditionally, technology and information have
been the sources of competitive advantage, but the scenario has changed significantly
and technology and information alone cannot be relied on as the sole means of gaining
a competitive advantage (Tung & Punnet, 1993). Although modern technology has
been used to improve business performance, it has also been realized that competent
people are crucial in the implementation and utilization of innovative work systems
(Torraco & Swanson, 1995). Competitive advantage is affected by the globalization
challenges such as bigger markets, information flow or exchange, and better products
or services. However, businesses can face the challenges by having a better-skilled,
well-informed and adaptive or flexible work force through the mechanism of training,
thus, the need for the use of strategies to accomplish this. Business organizations are
now viewing people as strategic resources (Salaman, 1992).

Journal of Language, Technology and Entrepreneurship in Africa Vol. 1 (1) 2007 pp. 103-118