The Effect of Induction Programmes on Creation of High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) in Kenya

Abstract

This paper reviews the effect of induction programs on creation of high performance work systems (HPWS) in Kenya. Data for this paper was ascertained from secondary sources.

Purpose of the Study was to discuss the extent to which induction of new employees can be responsible for the creation of high work commitment practices with particular reference to Kenyan commercial banks.

The study found out that for established (mainstream) banks, their induction programs are centralized and most do not have human resource managers at the branch level thus a disconnect between the trainers and evaluators of induction programs. It was equally realized that the concept of digital HPWS had not been embraced in the banking industry although to a great extent appropriate technology was in use and this had greatly galvanized bank operations thereby reducing operational costs