Organization Advancements through well-structured Learning Training and Development Programs

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Organization Advancements 

“Effective performance of any organization deeply depends on the performance of its employees; therefore, employee training is something unavoidable in the organization and should not be overlooked or undermined.” (Samwel, 2018, p.36).

According to Vinesh (2014) Employee Training and career development plays an important role in any company or organization and below given are some of the company benefits;

👉Ensures worker satisfaction

👉Increases productivity

👉Improves the quality of service and products

👉Reduces cost

According to Samwel (2018) Employee training is one of the most vital tools that will help to enhance effective organizational performance together helps to promote the stability index of the organization. Also, it is very important for the organization to exert extra efforts and invest much in employee training if the organization desires to achieve the objectives in the most economical way.

A Statement Cited in Bashir and Long (2015) states; the benefits of training are numerous both for the employees and the organization. To the employee, training can lead to job satisfaction (Wagner, 2000) and higher job performance (Barber, 2004; Gultek et al., 2006; Satterfield and Hughes, 2007). These benefits can have a positive effect on the organization such as employee retention and increased organizational performance (Bashir and Long 2015).

“Companies in the United States expend more money annually on training than do all the public school systems in the country combined” (O’Connor, Bronner, and Delaney, 1996, p. 1 cited in Bartlett, 2001, p.335).

MacMillan (1984) study states how the employee training and human resources Practices contributed to organization’s growth and prosperity is gaining and retaining competitive advantage using some examples from the companies existed in 1984 but still at present day (2021) the below companies are popular & Market leaders.

Example 1:

“Dayton Hudson Corporation is using training and development skills to, create future customers. B. Dalton Bookseller Division, has earmarked $3. million over four years for a literacy training program. Their goals are to recruit volunteer tutors and to tell people. without basic skills about the free teaching; programs available in their communities. As a part of this, Dalton gives grants to local school districts to hire speakers who will persuade teachers, to put more emphasis on teaching reading skills” (Schuler and MacMillan, 1984, p.250).

 

Example 2:

“McDonald's uses training to ensure its distributors of a competitive advantage through cost/efficiency McDonald's. uses its intensive training program, at Hamburger. University; to ensure t that. its franchisees or distributors run as efficiently, as possible. Although training is also done in order to attain consistent quality its competitive advantage from training is attained from a cost/efficiency thrust” (Schuler and MacMillan, 1984, p.250).

Below given are some video Examples on how the popular and leading Organization performing through its structured learning, Training, and development programs.

Video 1 Duration (7:31) Features:

The video is about a fresh recruit named Thomas Fairweather discovering career opportunities with KFC (New Zealand) in this journey it is clear how KFC structured the training program by both one to one guidance and Visually by a software program so that even a fresh recruit can be on the job in no time and contribute to the revenue of the business by meeting fast customer demands.

Source: (Just the Job, 2014).

Video 2 Duration (2:26) Features:

The short Video is about MAS Holdings one of the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia value the employee as people are the purpose of the company and further states the greatest priority is employee wellbeing and growth (MAS Holdings, 2020).

Source: (MAS Holdings, 2020).

 

Reference

Bashir, N. and Long, C. S. (2015) The relationship between training and organizational commitment among academicians in Malaysia. Journal of Management Development, 34(10) 1227-1245. [Online]. Available from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283433247 [Accessed 10 May 2021].

Bartlett, K. R. (2001) The relationship between training and organizational commitment: A study in the health care field. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 12(4), 335-352. [Online]. Available from https://www.academia.edu/31234880/The_relationship_between_training_and_organizational_commitment_A_study_in_the_health_care_field [Accessed 11 May 2021].

Just the Job (2014) A Career with KFC (JTJS92014). [online video] Available from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbiM5RVnZ4 [Accessed 5 May 2021].

MAS Holding, (2020) Our people are our purpose | MAS Holdings. [online video] Available from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WHZqBwk1v8 [Accessed 8 May 2021].

Schuler, R. S., & MacMillan, I. C. (1984) Gaining competitive advantage through human resource management practices. Human Resource Management, 23(3) 241–255. [Online]. Available from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313308606 [Accessed 9 May 2021].

Samwel, J. O. (2018) Impact of Employee Training on Organizational Performance – Case Study of Drilling Companies in Geita, Shinyanga and Mara Regions in Tanzania. International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research, 6(1) 36-41. [Online]. Available from https://www.arcjournals.org/pdfs/ijmsr/v6-i1/5.pdf [Accessed 10 May 2021].

Vinesh (2014) Role of Training & Development in an Organizational Development.  International Journal of Management and International Business Studies, 4(2) 213-220. [Online]. Available from https://www.academia.edu/39010233/Role_of_Training_and_Development_in_an_Organizational_Development  [Accessed 10 May 2021].

 


Comments

  1. ERANDA ELLEPOLAMay 16, 2021 at 5:09 PM

    Agreed with you Azath, and well structure training programs kind of asset for an organization. Training is planned and systematic activities which are focused on enhancing the level of skills, knowledge, and competency (Nassazi, 2013).

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    1. Aazath BatchaMay 16, 2021 at 9:30 PM

      Thank you, In addition, The accomplishment of any organization has tremendously relied on its employees. However, different other aspects perform a major part; an organization needs to ensure efficient employees in line with financially dominant and competitive in the market( Jehanzeb and Bashir, 2013).

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  2. Harsha WijesingheMay 16, 2021 at 5:36 PM

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  3. Harsha WijesingheMay 16, 2021 at 10:58 PM

    Agreed, the continuance and progress of a company depend on the energy and handwork of the workforce. This reveals how vital training is for the company and how it can produce earnings apart from the original investment. Training and development perform a significant function in retaining in the aggressive environment (Ngirwa, 2009).

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    1. Aazath BatchaMay 19, 2021 at 5:53 PM

      Thank you Harsha, for adding to your valuable reply "A profound training
      program acts as a vehicle to enhance employee skills and enable them to perform better in their job. Training and development is indispensable strategic tool for enhancing employee performance and organizations."(Kumar and Siddika, 2017, p.77).

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  4. Indeevari RatnayakeMay 17, 2021 at 11:17 AM

    Exactly, training leads to important benefits for individuals and organizations. The existing analysis of literature proposes that these benefits vary from individual and organizational performance.it is very beneficial for the organizations to develop the employee development programs. If there is a systematic training and development program for the employees the companies will harvest its profit from the market and remain competitive in the job market. An organized and efficient development program with supportive apparatuses will significantly assist the organizations to retain the most valued human resource, especially those who have a lot of experience with the organization. If organizations are capable to support all employees in meeting their requirements then both, employees and organizations will get the long term benefits. It is also very important for the organizations to timely evaluate the success of employee training and development program (Jehanzeb & Bashir, 2013).

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    1. Aazath BatchaMay 19, 2021 at 5:44 PM

      Yes Indeevari, as seen in your comment, that an efficient development program will significantly assist the organizations to retain the most valued human resource, In addition, I would like to draw your attention to Kumar and Siddika (2017) study statement which says that Human capital is an important asset for organizations under intense competition. The training and Development function enables employees to unleash their dexterity.

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  5. Vindya RatnayakeMay 18, 2021 at 1:22 PM

    Indeed Azath, Building an Outstanding Workforce is a must-have guide for all professionals looking to leverage the potential of their people and maximise value for all stakeholders (SHRM, 2021).

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    1. Aazath BatchaMay 20, 2021 at 6:06 PM

      Correctly said Vindya, In addition, I would like to quote an interesting definition by Jha (2016), "Training means investing in the people to enable them to perform better and to empower them to make the best use of their natural abilities."(Jha, 2016, P.81).

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