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Training (Stephanie, 2005)
A learning process that involves the acquisition of skills, concepts, rules, or attitudes to enhance employee performance.
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Training and Development
Training
Effort initiated by an organization to foster learning among its . Tends to be narrowly focused and oriented toward short-term performance concerns.
Development
Effort that is oriented more toward broadening an individual’s skills for the future responsibilities.
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Training and Development
Training aims to improve employees’ current work skills and behavior, whereas development aims to increase abilities in relation to some future position or job. International Human Resource Management, 4th Edition by Peter J. Dowling and Denice E. Welch 4
Definitions of training and development Remedial skills training Developmental training Orientation training ‘firm specific’ ‘transferable’
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Training and Development and Other HRM Functions Availability of training can aid in recruitment
Recruitment
Provide an additional source of trainees
Training may permit hiring less-qualified applicants
Selection
Effective selection may reduce training needs
Training aids in the achievement of performance
Performance Appraisal
A basis for assessing training needs and results
Training and development may lead to higher pay
Compensation Management
A basis for determining employee’s rate of pay
Training may include a role for the union
Labor Relations
Union cooperation can facilitate training efforts 6
Why is training and development becoming an increasingly important issue?
Increasing importance of product and service quality (Collin, 2001 and Mabey & Salaman, 1995) Flexibility (Crofts, 1995 & Hyman, 1996) New technology (Hyman, 1996) Downsizing and delayering in lean organisations (Hyman, 1996) Employee commitment (Hyman, 1996 & Holden, 2001) Skills and labour shortages 7
Training Dollars Spent On…
Source: Tammy Galvin, “The People,” Training 38, no. 10 (October 2001): 58–64. 8
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Considerations in the design of training programmes
Major Stages involved in a training programme (Casico, 1998) Determining training needs Organisational analysis Demographic analysis Task/knowledge, skills and attitudes(KSA) analysis Person analysis
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Implementing training
On or off the job? Active versus ive learning The sequencing of learning Individual differences Group versus individually-based training initiatives Transfer to the job situation Evaluating the effectiveness of the training process
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Training Methods for Nonmanagerial Employees
On-the-Job Training (OJT) Apprenticeship Training Cooperative Training, Internships, and Governmental Training Classroom Instruction Programmed Instruction Audiovisual Methods Computer-based Training and E-Learning Simulation
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Training Methods for Nonmanagerial Employees (cont’d)
On-the-job training (OJT)
Method by which employees are given hands-on experience with instructions from their supervisor or other trainer.
Apprenticeship training
System of training in which a worker entering the skilled trades is given thorough instruction and experience, both on and off the job, in the practical and theoretical aspects of the work.
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Training Methods for Nonmanagerial Employees (cont’d)
Cooperative Training
Training program that combines practical onthe-job experience with formal educational classes.
Internship Programs
Programs tly sponsored by colleges, universities, and other organizations that offer students the opportunity to gain real-life experience while allowing them to find out how they will perform in work organizations.
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Training Methods for Nonmanagerial Employees (cont’d)
Vestibule Training
A special type of classroom facility is used to give instruction in the operation of equipment like that found in operating departments The emphasis is on instruction rather than production.
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Training Methods for Nonmanagerial Employees (cont’d)
Computer-assisted Instruction (CAI)
A system that delivers instructional materials directly through a computer terminal in an interactive format.
Computer-managed Instruction (CMI)
A system normally employed in conjunction with CAI that uses a computer to generate and score tests and to determine the level of training proficiency.
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Training Methods for Management Development
On-the-Job Experiences Seminars and Conferences Case Studies Management Games Role Playing Behavior Modeling
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On-the-Job Experiences
Coaching Understudy Assignment Job Rotation Lateral Transfer Special Projects Action Learning Staff Meetings Planned Career Progressions
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Case Studies The use of case studies is most appropriate when:
Analytic, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are most important. The KSAs are complex and participants need time to master them. Active participation is desired. The process of learning (questioning, interpreting, and so on) is as important as the content. Team problem solving and interaction are possible. 20
Role Playing
Successful role play requires that instructors:
Ensure that group are comfortable with each other. Select and prepare the role players by introducing a specific situation. To help participants prepare, ask them to describe potential characters. Realize that volunteers make better role players.
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Behavior Modeling
Behavior Modeling
An approach that demonstrates desired behavior and gives trainees the chance to practice and role-play those behaviors and receive . Involves four basic components:
Learning points Model Practice and role play and reinforcement
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Different levels of training activity in different countries
Internal factors
Poorly educated and mistrustful senior managers Short-term corporate objectives Relative weakness of the personnel function
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Different levels of training activity in different countries External factors: systems of national Vocational Education and Training (, Singapore..) 1. VET initiatives in UK in the 1990s
Modern apprenticeships Investors in people(IiP) 25
Different levels of training activity in different countries External factors: systems of national vocational education and training 2. Schemes introduced by the New Labour government
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International training and development
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Expatriate Career Decision Points
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