A Conceptual Review of Induction and Orientation on the Job Performance of New Employees in Tertiary Institutions: Delta State University Abraka in Perspective

Abstract

The paper conceptualized a review of induction and orientation on the job performance of new employees in tertiary institutions with Delta State University, Abraka in perspective. The researchers observed from experience, the induction and orientation programme conducted recently by the Dean, faculty of education, Delta State University, Abraka on the 4^th November, 2024 was indeed an effective orientation programme with the aim of knowing newly employed staff responsibilities in the faculty, and how to contribute successfully towards achieving management goals. Moreover, it is a socializing process through which the new employees, transferred, re-categorized and promoted staffs are seen as an avenue to achieve both personal and institutions goals. Induction and orientation as concepts have been defined by various authors based on their ideology. Studies reviewed showed that there is a positive correlation between effective induction and orientation programmes and improved job performance among new employees. Despite the recognized benefits, implementing effective induction and orientation programmes in tertiary institutions presents unique challenges which includes: the wide range of roles, from academic to administrative, requires customized induction content; new employees may have differing levels of prior experience, necessitating a flexible approach to training. limited funding and staffing can hinder the development and delivery of comprehensive programmes etc. The paper is anchored on TPI theory originally propounded by Bloom in 1956, which has been used by several authors to examine the effectiveness and employee’s performance in both public and private sectors towards attainment of stipulated goals. This TPI theory is in three categories, namely: theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and integration towards better performance of job done. The “T” refers to: Theoretical knowledge, “P” refers to: practical knowledge and “I” refers to: integration of both knowledge towards better performance. The paper recommends that management of tertiary institution should give total support towards induction training and mentorship as guide in facilitating the job performances of new employees.