Title: Training and performance appraisal: twin catalysts for competitive advantage in Nigerian private schools

Authors: Fevzullah Bilgin; Nereida Hadziahmetovic; Natasa Tandir

Addresses: The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Management, International Burch University, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina ' Faculty of Economics and Administration, Berlin School of Business and Innovation, Berlin, Germany ' The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Management, International Burch University, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of training and development, and performance appraisal on competitive advantage within the unique context of private schools in Nigeria. Addressing the significance of the variables, the research sheds light on their role within the education sector, specifically exploring the mediating effect of ethical climate. In this context, where private education institutions face distinct challenges and opportunities, this research employs Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and AMOS software to analyse collected quantitative data. The data, drawn from a sample of 465 staff members across various private schools in Nigeria, offers insights into the dynamic relationship between training, development, ethical climate and competitive advantage. The study's results bring forth notable insights, indicating that both training and development and performance appraisals hold substantial impact in influencing competitive advantage. Additionally, the findings suggest that while ethical climate is an important factor, its mediating role may not play a significant part in achieving a competitive advantage for private schools in Nigeria.

Keywords: competitive advantage; training and development; performance appraisals; ethical climate.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2025.144725

International Journal of Management in Education, 2025 Vol.19 No.2, pp.212 - 240

Received: 19 Nov 2023
Accepted: 09 Apr 2024
Published online: 28 Feb 2025 *

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