training development
Overview
This lesson explores the crucial role of training and development within Human Resource Management, focusing on how organisations enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance. We will examine various training methods, their benefits, and the importance of evaluating their effectiveness to achieve organisational objectives.
The Purpose and Importance of Training and Development
Training and development are vital for both employees and organisations. For employees, it offers opportunities for **skill enhancement**, **career progression**, increased job satisfaction, and improved earning potential. For organisations, it leads to a more **skilled and adaptable workforce**, in...
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Key Concepts
- Training: The process of improving an employee's current skills and knowledge to perform their job more effectively.
- Development: Broader, long-term process of enhancing an employee's capabilities for future roles and career progression.
- On-the-job training: Training conducted at the employee's workstation, often by a supervisor or experienced colleague.
- Off-the-job training: Training conducted away from the immediate work environment, often by external specialists.
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Exam Tips
- →When discussing training methods, always provide specific examples and clearly outline both advantages and disadvantages for the business.
- →For evaluation questions, remember to link the methods of evaluation (e.g., pre/post-tests, KPIs) directly to the objectives of the training programme.
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