EFFECTS OF TRAINING RECORD, SUPERVISION AND SKILL ACQUSITION ON JOB PERFORMANCE OF ENTREPRENEURS IN SOKOTO STATE

Abstract

This study examined the effects of training record, skill acquisition, and supervision on job
performance of entrepreneurs in Sokoto metropolis. This study used a descriptive survey
research designed. The population for this study consisted of 60 registered enterprises in
Sokoto metropolis. A sample size of fifty entrepreneurs were selected using Krejcie and
Morgan (1970) sampling approach techniques and a Multiple Regression Analysis and
Anova was utilised to test the study hypotheses. The study found that training records, skill
acquisition have positive but statically insignificant at 5% on job performance in Sokoto
metropolis. The study also found a strong correlation between skill acquisition training
records and supervision on job performance. Anova result revealed the joint effect of skill
acquisition, training records, and supervision on job performance to be statistically
significant at 5%. It concluded that; multiple regression analysis on the effect of skill
acquisition and training records on job performance has a positive influence but statistically
insignificant at 5%. The skill acquisition and training records are not good predictors of the
job performance. The study therefore recommended among others that Government should
support new businesses; through training, introducing workshop, and supervision in
fostering a holistic approach to entrepreneurial success.