Challenges in the evaluation process of training and development programmes in public universities in Saudi Arabian higher education

Abstract

PurposeThis article aims to investigate the challenges faced during the training and development (T&D) evaluation process from the point of view of faculty members and HR managers in Saudi Arabian public universities, and to examine the influence of these challenges on the effectiveness of T&D programmes in public universities.Design/methodology/approachExploratory research using semi-structured interviews to determine the challenges faced during T&D evaluation was employed. Participants included faculty members (n = 23) and senior managers (n = 05) working in four public universities in Saudi Arabia. The interviews were transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis.FindingsThe outcome highlights the challenges faced during the T&D evaluation process: a lack of performance measurement and role ambiguity H.R.M. practices. Finally, this study aims to investigate how do these challenges influence the higher education sector.Originality/valueTo the best of the researcher's knowledge, this is one of the first attempts to explore challenges within the T&D evaluation process in Saudi Arabian higher education. The results should therefore broaden the scope of the available literature and fill a research gap, particularly regarding the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) of Nations.

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“…In contrast, organizations do not have programs to encourage and reward high-performing employees; it is more likely that the performance would be suboptimal (Pardy, 1999). Using a thematic analysis by conducting interviews with faculty members in Saudi Arabian higher education, Othayman et al. (2022) posit that feedback mechanisms should include evaluating the training and development programs, and performance measurements are essential to vouch for performance.…”