Training Meaning and Definition Objectives Methods Promotion Transfer

ØTraining- Meaning and Definition ØObjectives ØMethods ØPromotion ØTransfer ØCareer Planning

Ø Training is the process of imparting skill or job knowledge to a person. It takes an individual from where he is to where he should be. Ø Training is the act of increasing the knowledge and skills of an employee for doing a particular job. Edwin B. Flippo

Objectives of Training Ø To provide job related knowledge to the workers. Ø To impart skills among the workers systematically. So, that they may learn quickly. Ø To improve the productivity of the workers and organization. Ø To reduce the number of accidents by providing safety training to the workers. Ø To make the workers handle material, machines and equipment efficiently and thus to check wastage of time and resource.

Importance of Training v v v v v Improvement in skill and knowledge Higher production and productivity Job satisfaction Better use of resources Reduction in accidents Reduced supervision Reduction in complaints Adaptability Scope for Management by Exception

Process of Training Identifying the training needs of the staff Establishment of training goal Selecting the right method of training Making an evaluation of training effectiveness

Methods of Training � I. ON- THE JOB II. OFF-THE JOB TRAINING(within the TRAINING(outside the organization) i. Induction training i. Lectures and conferences ii. Apprenticeship Training ii. Role playing iii. Refresher Training iii. Case study iv. Job Rotation iv. Management games v. Placement as assistants v. Brain storming vi. Vestibule Training vi. Sensitivity Training

Promotion- Meaning �Promotion may be defined as an upward movement of an employee’s position in the enterprise. An employee who has been promoted moves to a higher level job that gives higher salary, greater authority and accountability as well.

Types of Promotion v Horizontal Promotion- when an employee is shifted in the same category. v Vertical Promotion- when an employee is promoted from lower category to lower category. v Dry Promotion- when promotion is made without increase in salary. Criteria for Promotion a. Seniority- the length of service of the employee in the present organization determines his ‘seniority’. b. Merit- the merit of the employee is determined by his performance. Weightage may also be given for his qualifications and academic achievements.

Transfer- Meaning and Definition � It implies movement of an employee from one job to another without any increase in pay, status or responsibilities. � A transfer involves the shifting of an employee from one job to another without special reference to change in responsibilities or compensation. Dale yoder

Types of Transfer ü Production Transfer ü Replacement Transfer ü Versatility Transfer ü Shift Transfer ü Remedial Transfer ü Department Transfer ü Sectional Transfer ü Mutual Transfer ü Request Transfer ü Compulsory Transfer ü Punishment Transfer ü Promotion Transfer

Career Planning- Meaning �It is the self-evaluation and planning done by a person to have a strong career path. Career planning process in the continuous reiterative process of understanding oneself, setting career goals, revising skills and searching for the right career options.

Steps in the Career Planning Process 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Self-Assessment Research on Careers Set Career objectives Learn and Improve skills Preparation of CV Job search Revise Career Goals