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What is training

Training is a process of learning sequence of programmed


behavior. It is the application of knowledge & gives people
an awareness of rules & procedures to guide their
behavior. It helps in bringing about positive change in the
knowledge, skills & attitudes of employees.

The term training refers to the acquisition of knowledge,


skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of
vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to
specific useful competencies.
“Training consists of planned programs undertaken to improve
employee knowledge , skills , attitude ,and social behavior so
that the performance of the organization improve
considerably.”

Training is normally viewed as a short process .it is applied to technical


staff ,lower ,middle , senior level management .when applied to lower
and middle management staff it is called as training and for senior
level it is called managerial development program/executive
development program/development program.

Thus, training is a process that tries to improve skills or add to the


existing level of knowledge so that the employee is better equipped to
do his present job or to mould him to be fit for a higher job involving
higher responsibilities. It bridges the gap between what the employee
has & what the job demands.
Need / Objectives of
Training
▪ Individual Objectives–it help employees in achieving their personal
goals, which in turn enhances the individual contribution to an
organization.

▪ Organizational Objectives – assist the organization with its primary


objective by bringing individual effectiveness.

▪ Functional Objectives-maintain the department’s contribution at a


level suitable to the organization’s needs.

▪ Societal Objectives–ensure that an organization is ethically and


socially responsible to the needs and challenges of the society.

The quality of employees and their development through training and


education are major factors in determining long-term profitability of a
small business. If you hire and keep good employees, it is good policy to
invest in the development of their skills, so they can increase their
productivity.
Process of Employee
Training

Training of employees takes place after orientation


takes place. Training is the process of enhancing
the skills, capabilities and knowledge of
employees for doing a particular job. Training
process moulds the thinking of employees and
leads to quality performance of employees. It is
continuous and never ending in nature .Training is
given on four basic grounds:
New candidates who join an organization are given training. This training
familiarizes them with the organizational mission, vision, rules and
regulations and the working conditions.

The existing employees are trained to refresh and enhance their knowledge.

If any updations and amendments take place in technology, training is given


to cope up with those changes. For instance, purchasing new equipment,
changes in technique of production , computer impartment. The
employees are trained about use of new equipments and work methods .

When promotion and career growth becomes important. Training is given so


that employees are prepared to share the responsibilities of the higher
level job.
Process of Employee
Training
Types of Employee
Training
On the job training

On the job method refers to training given to personnel inside the


company . There are different methods of on the job training .

1- Job rotation : This training method involves movement of


trainee from one job to another gain knowledge and experience
from different job assignment .this method helps the trainee
understand the problems of other employees .

2- Coaching : under this method ,the trainee is placed under a


particular supervisor who functions as a coach in training and
provides feedback to the trainee . sometimes the trainee may not
get an opportunity to express his ideas.

3- Job Instructions: Also known as step by step training in which


the trainer explains the way of doing the jobs to the trainee and
in case of mistake ,corrects the trainee.
4- committee assignment : A group of trainees are
asked to solve a given organizational problem by
discussing the problem. This help to improve team
work.

5- Internship training / apprenticeship : Under this


method ,instruction through theoretical and practical
aspects are provided to the trainees ,usually ,students
from the engineering and commerce colleges receive
this type of training for a small stipend.
Off the job training

Off the job training refers to method of training given outside the company.
The different methods adopted are---

1- Classroom method : The classroom method is used when a group of


managers have to be trained in theoretical aspects. The training involves
using lectures , audio visuals , case study ,role play method, group
discussion etc . the method is interactive and provides very good results.

2-Simulation : simulation involves creating atmosphere which is very similar


to the original work environment .The method helps to train manager
handling stress ,taking immediate decisions , handling pressure on the jobs
etc. an actual feel of the real job environment is given here .

3-Business game : This method involves providing a market situation to the


trainee manager and asking him to provide solutions. If there are many
people to be trained they can be divided into groups and each group
becomes a separate team and play against each other .
4- committee : A committee refers to a group of people who are
officially appointed to look into a problem and provide solution .
Trainee managers are put in the committee to identify how they study
a problem and what they learn from it .

5- Conference : Conferences are conducted by various companies to


have elaborate discussions on specific topics .The company which
organizes the conference invites trainee manager can ask their
doubts to these experts and understand how problems can be solved
on the job .

6- Readings : This method involves encouraging the trainee manager to


increase his reading related to his subject and then ask him to make a
presentation on what he has learned. Information can be collected by
trainee manager from books, magazines and internet etc.
7- In basket training : In this method the training is given to the manager
to handle files coming in and to finish his work and take decisions within
a specified time limit . The trainee manager is taught how to prioritize his
work ,the activities which are important for his job and how to take
decisions within limited time limit.

8- Role play : In this case also a problem situation is simulated asking the
employee to assume the role of a particular person in the situation .The
participant interacts with other participants assuming different roles. The
whole play will be recorded and trainee gets an opportunity to examine
their own performance.

9- Case study method : Usually case study deals with any problem
confronted by a business which can be an employee. The trainee is given
an opportunity to analyze the case and come out with all possible
solutions. This method can enhance analytic and critical thinking of an
employee .

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