The employee must have the theoretical and practical knowledge of the work, he is required to perform. The theoretical knowledge can be gained in educational institutions but for the practical knowledge training is required. In this way, the training acquaints the employees with the real situations of the work and helps him in the faultless accomplishment of the work.
We generally see that when a new machine is in-
stalled in a factory, it is operated on trial basis before going into actual production. “Just as equipment needs a breaking in period, a new employee also needs a training period to adjust to the new environment”
Meaning and Definition
According to Flippo, training is the act of increasing the knowledge and skills of an employee for doing a particular job. The major outcome of training is learning. A trainee learns new habits; refined skills and useful knowledge during the training that helps him improve performance. Training enables an employee to do his present job more efficiently and prepare himself for a higher-level 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.
In the words of Dale, S. Beach, “Training is the or-
ganized procedure in which people learn knowledge and/or skill for definite purpose”.
In this way, Training is the organized procedure by which the knowledge, ability, competence, skill personality and productivity is increased”
Features of Training
1.Increases knowledge and skills for doing a job.
2.Bridges the gap between job needs and employee skills, knowledge and behaviour.
3.Job-oriented process, vocational in nature.
4.Short-term activity designed essentially for operatives.
Need/Purpose of Training
1. To make labour force more useful- Training familiarizes the employees with the object of the organization and work, he has to perform. Workers learn to operate equipments efficiently and increase their utility in the organization.
2. Increasing the efficiency of employees- Workers are acquainted with the real situations of work, its tools,nequipments and environment. They have to work practically. They are not required to follow ‘trial and errors’ method for efficient performance of work like untrained employees.
3. Familiarity with the working conditions- Workers learn to work properly in the real situations of work. Labour force employed in the factory belongs to different parts of the country. They are unfamiliar with each other. Training is essential to change their habits, approaches and thinking.
4. Familiarity with the equipments and methods –
The trainee learns to operate the up-to date machines and equipments. He also learns the methods of work.
5. Boosting the morale of employees – Trained workers know their jobs well and they are satisfied with their work. The satisfaction increases their morals.
