Definition of Training and Development
Training is systematic
development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by an individual to
perform adequately a given task or job (Michel Armstrong, 2001 and Olaniyan
& Ojo, 2008). Training is the act of increasing knowledge and skills of an
employee for doing a particular job (Edwin B Flippo, 1984). Training and
Developments try to improve employee’s Knowledge and Skills so that employees
are better equipped to do his/her present job or to prepare him/herself for a
higher position with increased responsibilities (Karuppannan, 2012). Effective
design of Training and Development can provide an essential link between an
organization’s human resource strategy and overall business strategy by
ensuring that the organization’s employees have the relevant skills and
knowledge needed to be able to execute the HR strategy (Mabey, 1998). Training
and Development is a compulsory technique of an organization impact to
emphasize on the improvement of the performance of individuals and groups.
Training is a learning process which involves the sharpening of skills,
concepts, changing of attitude and gaining more knowledge to enhance the
performance of the employees in the organization. Productive &
efficient training of employees helps in their skills & knowledge
development eventually helps an organization development. Training is about
knowing where you are in the present and after some time where will you reach
with your abilities. By training people possible to learn new information, new
methodology and refresh their existing knowledge and skills related to
different sectors. With this there is much improvement and adds up the
effectiveness at work. The motive behind giving the training is to create an
impact that lasts beyond the end time of the training itself and employee gets
updated with the new phenomenon. Training can be offered as skill development
for individuals and groups in the organization.
Reasons for Employee Training and Development
- Training
and development can be initiated for a variety of reasons for an employee
or group of employees.
- Time
of performance appraisal indicates performance improvement is needed by
Organization.
- To
benchmark the status of improvement so far in a performance improvement
effort
- As
key part of an overall professional development program
- As
key part of succession planning to help an employee be eligible for a
planned change in role in the organization
- To
pilot or test the operation of a new performance management system
- To
train about a specific topic
Organizational
Development is a process that “strives to build the capacity to achieve and
sustain a new desired state that benefits the organization or community and the
world around them.” (From the Organizational Development Network
website).
References:
Edwin B Flippo (1984), Personnel Management, McGraw Hill; 6th Edition
Karuppannan, R. (2012, February 6). Training and Development: A Study of Employees’
Attitude on Training In Vellore District Cooperative Bank.
Mabey, C. G. (1998). Strategic human resource management: A reader. London: Sage.
Michel Armstrong (2001), A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, Kogan
Page, 8th Ed.
Definition of Training and Development
Training is systematic
development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by an individual to
perform adequately a given task or job (Michel Armstrong, 2001 and Olaniyan
& Ojo, 2008). Training is the act of increasing knowledge and skills of an
employee for doing a particular job (Edwin B Flippo, 1984). Training and
Developments try to improve employee’s Knowledge and Skills so that employees
are better equipped to do his/her present job or to prepare him/herself for a
higher position with increased responsibilities (Karuppannan, 2012). Effective
design of Training and Development can provide an essential link between an
organization’s human resource strategy and overall business strategy by
ensuring that the organization’s employees have the relevant skills and
knowledge needed to be able to execute the HR strategy (Mabey, 1998). Training
and Development is a compulsory technique of an organization impact to
emphasize on the improvement of the performance of individuals and groups.
Training is a learning process which involves the sharpening of skills,
concepts, changing of attitude and gaining more knowledge to enhance the
performance of the employees in the organization. Productive &
efficient training of employees helps in their skills & knowledge
development eventually helps an organization development. Training is about
knowing where you are in the present and after some time where will you reach
with your abilities. By training people possible to learn new information, new
methodology and refresh their existing knowledge and skills related to
different sectors. With this there is much improvement and adds up the
effectiveness at work. The motive behind giving the training is to create an
impact that lasts beyond the end time of the training itself and employee gets
updated with the new phenomenon. Training can be offered as skill development
for individuals and groups in the organization.
Employee Training
Employee training is a
program that is designed to increase the technical skills, knowledge,
efficiency, and value creation to do any specific job in a much better way.
Training program is periodical and given at regular intervals it is never
continuous. Training increases the needed skill set and helps in development of
an employee as well as overall growth of the organization. Training is
necessary to keep the employees updated with the latest trends and technologies
that are needed to survive in this competitive environment. Employee training
is equally essential for the new as well as the old employees. It allows the
new employees to get familiar with their jobs and enhance their job related
skills and knowledge. Training can be costly to the company both in terms of
the time and money. Following are few of the benefits of the employee training
such as increased efficiency, broader value creation opportunities, better
dealing between different departments, increased employee loyalty.
Employee training is usually given by a professional or an expert
in any particular field or sector. It is needed by every employee at work and
different stages of work. It is necessary in improving the quality of work of
employees across different levels in an organization. Employee training is also
needed when an employee is moved from one assignment to another job location of
different nature. The employee can be provided the insights about the new
assignment, new environment and its organizational dimensions.
Reasons for Employee Training and Development
- Training and development can be initiated for a variety of reasons for an employee or group of employees.
- Time of performance appraisal indicates performance improvement is needed by Organization.
- To benchmark the status of improvement so far in a performance improvement effort
- As key part of an overall professional development program
- As key part of succession planning to help an employee be eligible for a planned change in role in the organization
- To pilot or test the operation of a new performance management system
- To train about a specific topic
Organizational
Development is a process that “strives to build the capacity to achieve and
sustain a new desired state that benefits the organization or community and the
world around them.” (From the Organizational Development Network
website).
