COURSE MATERIAL WEEK 5 Training and Development in Human Resources
COURSE MATERIAL WEEK 5 Training and Development in Human Resources
COURSE MATERIAL WEEK 5 Training and Development in Human Resources
I. Pretest/Activity
Have you attended a training and development program? Share your experience briefly in the
class.
III. Contents
TRAINING – is the process where people acquire capabilities to aid in the achievement of
organizational goals.
Training means imparting the knowledge, skills, and aptitudes necessary to undertake the
required jobs efficiently with a view to developing the worker to his fullest potential. As an organized
activity, training is designed to create a change in the thinking and behavior of people.
1. Training, unlike experience can shorten the time required to reach maximum efficiency.
2. Cost of training is much less than the cost of gaining experience, particularly if one is
dealing with expensive equipment.
3. The results of experience can sometime can be accidental particularly when experience
depends solely on trial and error.
4. The element of predictability is far less when compared to the outcome of a well-conceived
and conducted training program.
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Assessing/Analyzing Training Needs
Training Needs Assessment essentially involves assessment of the gap between the desired level of
competencies and existing competencies required for handling a job.
Determining the Aims and Objectives the Learning & Development Program
It details what the trainees will be able to learn at the end of the training program and how they will
be able to apply the learning at work. If training objectives are specified well in advance during the
planning stage itself, it will improve the effectiveness of the training programs and maximize the
ROI.
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4. Change in Job Performance
It is another useful criterion of evaluating training effectiveness. When an individual shows a different
method of performing the job after attending a training program, it is said that the training has been
effective.
5. Organizational Performance
This criterion indicates the improvement on overall performance of the organizational activities. It is
concerned with improvements in job performance in terms of productivity and quality. The training
seems to be effective only if it achieves its stated goals and objectives.
Human resource development helps organizations develop their workforce through employee training
and career development which improves organizational effectiveness and performance.
Human resource development may include many different opportunities, activities, and employee
benefits, such as:
• Performance management and development
• Employee coaching
• Mentoring
• Succession planning
• Tuition assistance
• Organizational development
Organizations have many opportunities for human resource development, both within and outside of
the workplace. Human resource development can be formal or informal, and it can begin as soon as
you are onboard new employees.
Healthy organizations understand the power of human resource development and cover all of these
bases.
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ORIENTATION: TRAINING A NEW EMPLOYEE
Orientation is the planned introduction of new employees to their jobs, co-workers, and the
organization. Many companies view orientation as an administrative process, where employees
become familiar with the rules, sign their contracts, and get to work. The real purpose of new hire
orientation is to mentally and emotionally integrate employees into the organization, and equip them
with the skills, tools, and support they need to reach their potential.
IV. Activity
1. What is the importance of Training for newly hired employees?
2. Why is it important to know the process of training the employees?
V. Evaluation / Assessment
TRUE OR FALSE
______1. Human resource development may include many different opportunities, activities, and
employee benefits.
______2. Evaluation of training effectiveness is one of the fundamental aspects of training and
development.
______3. Development means imparting the knowledge, skills, and aptitudes necessary to
undertake the required jobs efficiently with a view to developing the worker to his fullest potential.
______4. The real purpose of training and development is to mentally and emotionally integrate
employees into the organization, and equip them with the skills, tools, and support they need to reach
their potential.
______5. During the analyzing of training needs, the various possible alternatives are assessed and
compared for reaping the optimum benefits from a training & development exercise.
VII. Reference
Human Resource Management (Revised Edition) by Dr. Marissa B. Ferrer, Dr. Raymundo P.
Arcega, Dr. Pedrito R. Pereda.
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