Class Notes - Human Resource Management - Training & Development

Training & Development12. Presentation of Operation and Knowledge: The
Training is a process of learning a sequence oftrainer should clearly tell, show, illustrate and question in
programmed behaviour. It improves theorder to convey the new knowledge and operations.
employee’s performance on the current jobThe trainee should be encouraged to ask questions in
and prepares them for an intended job.order to indicate that he really knows and understands
Development not only improves job performance butthe job.
also brings about the growth of the personality.13. Performance Try out: The trainee is asked to go
Individuals not only mature regarding their potentialthrough the job several times. This gradually builds up
capacities but also become better individuals.his skill, speed and confidence.
Difference between Training & Development:14. Follow-up: This evaluates the effectiveness of the
Training:entire training effort
1. It’s a short term process.The Sequence of Training Program can be put in a
2. Refers to instruction in technical and mechanicalFlowchart as below:
problemsDiscovering or Identifying Training Needs -> Getting
3. Targeted in most cases for non-managerialReady for the job -> Preparation of Learner
personnel(Creating desire) -> Presentation of Operation
4. Specific job related purpose& Knowledge -> Performance Try out ->
Development:Follow up and Evaluation
1. It is a long term educational process.Training Techniques:
2. Refers to philosophical and theoretical educationalAn effective training fulfills the following criteria:
concepts1. Adaptation of the technique/method to the learner
3. Managerial personneland the job
4. General knowledge purpose2. Provides motivation to the trainee to improve job
Purpose of Training:performance
1. To improve Productivity: Training leads to increased3. Creates trainee’s active participation in the
operational productivity and increased company profit.learning process
2. To improve Quality: Better trained workers are less4. Provide knowledge of results about attempts to
likely to make operational mistakes.improve
3. To improve Organizational Climate: Training leads toDevelopment
improved production and product quality whichManagement development attempts to improve
enhances financial incentives. This in turn increases themanagerial performance by imparting
overall morale of the organization.1. Knowledge
4. To increase Health and Safety: Proper training2. Changing attitudes
prevents industrial accidents.3. Increasing skills
5. Personal Growth: Training gives employees a widerThe major objective of development is managerial
awareness, an enlarged skill base and that leads toeffectiveness through a planned and a deliberate
enhanced personal growth.process of learning. This provides for a planned
Steps in Training Process:growth of managers to meet the future organizational
1. Discovering or Identifying Training needs: A trainingneeds.
program is designed to assist in providing solutions forDevelopment Process:
specific operational problems or to improve1. Setting Development Objectives: It develops a
performance of a trainee.framework from which executive need can be
2. - Organizational determination and Analysis:determined.
Allocation of resources that relate to organizational2. Ascertaining Development Needs: It aims at
goal.organizational planning & forecast the present and
3. - Operational Analysis: Determination of a specificfuture growth.
employee behaviour required for a particular task.3. Determining Development Needs: This consists of
4. - Man Analysis: Knowledge, attitude and skill one4. - Appraisal of present management talent
must possess for attainment of organizational5. - Management Manpower Inventory
objectivesThe above two processes will determine the skill
5. Getting ready for the job: The trainer has to bedeficiencies that are relative to the future needs of the
prepared for the job. And also who needs to beorganization.
trained - the newcomer or the existing employee or1. Conducting Development Programs: It is carried out
the supervisory staff.on the basis of needs of different individuals,
6. Preparation of the learner:differences in their attitudes and behaviour, also their
7. - Putting the learner at easephysical, intellectual and emotional qualities. Thus a
8. - Stating the importance and ingredients of the jobcomprehensive and well conceived program is
9. - Creating interestprepared depending on the organizational needs and
10. - Placing the learner as close to his normal workingthe time & cost involved.
position2. Program Evaluation: It is an attempt to assess the
11. - Familiarizing him with the equipment, materials andvalue of training in order to achieve organizational
trade termsobjectives.