Impact of Training and Development on Employee Productivity in the Readymade Garments Industry of Bangladesh: The Mediating Role of Training Motivation

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between training and development initiatives and employee productivity within the context of the Bangladeshi readymade garments industry, with a specific focus on the mediating role of training motivation. A quantitative approach was adopted to collect and analyze data for this study. Quantitative data were gathered through structured questionnaires distributed among employees working in various roles within readymade garments factories across Bangladesh. The questionnaire included measures of training and development practices, employee productivity, and training motivation. Data were collected from 400 respondents through stratified random sampling. Were collected data was analyzed through SPSS 23 and Smart PLS 4. The analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between training and development initiatives and employee productivity in the readymade garments industry of Bangladesh. Furthermore, training motivation emerged as a key mediating factor in this relationship. Employees who exhibited higher levels of motivation towards training activities demonstrated increased engagement, knowledge acquisition, and skill enhancement, ultimately leading to enhance productivity levels. The qualitative findings corroborated these quantitative results, providing nuanced insights into the specific training practices and motivational factors that influence employee productivity in this industry. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence of the relationship between training and development, employee productivity, and training motivation within the context of the Bangladeshi readymade garments industry. These findings have practical implications for the RMG sector, offering insights into strategies for improving workforce productivity through targeted training and motivational initiatives.