EFFECT OF LEARNING CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF FLOUR MILLING FIRMS IN MOMBASA COUNTY

Abstract

Adoption of knowledge management in organization is challenged by lack of a coherent strategy that impede the effective transfer of insights across the organization. In addition, varying individual learning preferences and styles within diverse workforces pose difficulties in designing universally applicable learning initiatives. The emphasis has evolved significantly from focusing just on accumulating riches within the organization to a time where knowledge and learning within the business have grown increasingly vital and necessary to organizational survival and continued growth. The objective of the study was to determine how learning culture affects the employee performance of flour milling firms in Mombasa County. Experiential learning theory was used in this study to evaluate the variable. The study's methodology included a descriptive research design and target population was 145 middle level managers, and the sample size was 106 middle level managers of Grain Handlers Ltd, Mombasa Maize Millers and Kitui flour mills Ltd in Mombasa. Data was collected through a close ended questionnaire set on 1-5 Likert scale. A pilot test was carried out to assess research instrument’s reliability and validity. Collected data was analysed using descriptive and inferential techniques. The study adopted a multiple regression Model. From the research findings learning culture had a positive impact on employee performance. The study concluded that knowledge management influences employee performance of flour milling firms in Mombasa County. The study recommended for encouraging of employees to pursue ongoing education and provide opportunities for professional development.