WHAT IS TRAINING
Training is the process of increasing knowledge and enhancing skills of the employees so that they can perform their assigned job efficiently and effectively with their improved performance. A process for increasing knowledge and skills for the assigned task
DEFINITION
According to Flippo, “training is the act of increasing the knowlede and skills of an employee for doing a particular job.” Training, thus, may be defined as a planned programme designed to improve performance and bring about measurable changes in knowledge, skills, attitude and social behaviour of employees.
FEATURES OF TRAINING
increases knowledge and skills for doing a job
bridges the gap between job needs and employee skills, knowledge and behaviour
job-oriented process, vocational in nature
short-term activity designed essentially for operatives.
NEED FOR TRAINING
Required for newly recruited employees To prepare existing employees for higher level jobs To equip employees with latest technological changes When an employee moves from one job to another To make employees mobile and versatile To bridge the gap between what the employee has and what the job demands.
IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING
Training offers innumerable benefits to both employees and employers. It makes the employee more productive and more useful to an organization.
BENEFITS TO ORGANIZATION
1. Leads to improved profitability 2. Improves the job knowledge and skills at all levels of the org.
3. Helps create a better corporate image
4. Improves relationship between boss and subordinate contd………
5. Aids in development for promotion from within
6. Aids in increasing productivity and/or quality of work 7. Develops a sense of responsibility to the org for being competent and knowledgeable 8. Helps employees adjust to change.
BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES
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Helps in encouraging and achieving self-development & self-confidence Helps a person handle stress, tension, frustration and conflict Provide information for improving leadership, knowledge & attitude Increases job satisfaction and recognition Helps eliminate fear in attempting new task.