The effect of training based on psychological learning styles on the development of job skills and individual productivity

Bahar RaziZadeh; Abbas Zamani

doi:10.63053/ijrel.40

Authors

Bahar RaziZadeh Student PhD student in Public Administration, Department of Management, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
Abbas Zamani Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran (Corresponding Author)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63053/ijrel.40

Keywords:

Adapted Education, Psychological Styles, Experiential, Job Skills, Individual Productivity

Abstract

This research was conducted to investigate the effect of education on psychological styles for the development of job skills and individual productivity. The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included 200 employees of public and private organizations, who were randomly divided into two experimental (100 people) and control (100 people) groups. The experimental group received training and the control group benefited from traditional methods. Data collection tools included standard questionnaires of design styles (Kolb), job skills and individual productivity, semi-structured interviews, and behaviour observation. The results of statistical analysis using multivariate Vance analysis (MANOVA) showed that the experimental group has a significant improvement in all job skills (decision-making, problem-solving, time management and communication) and productivity (reducing errors, increasing motivation and performance).

(P<0.001). Also, multiple regression analysis showed that experimental and practical data styles have an effect on executive skills, and conceptual styles have an effect on analysis and self-awareness. The qualitative data obtained from the interviews also examined the increase in self-efficacy, satisfaction with experience, and job motivation in the experimental group. This research showed that training adapted to styles can be a tool to improve job skills and individual productivity and offers suggestions for designing training programs with individual differences.

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