TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN SRI LANKAN CONTEXT
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN SRI LANKAN CONTEXT
Training and development
is one of the main functions of the human resource management. Training is a
systematic process which considers immediate knowledge and skill enhancement,
targeting long term goals and career advancement employees (Putri, 2022). According
to Edwin B.Flippo, “training is the act of increasing the knowledge and skills
of an employee for doing a particular job”. This increases employee efficiency
and effectiveness. Because it involves systematic procedures for transferring
technical know-how to the employees doing specific jobs with proficiency. In
other words, training and development is any attempt to improve current or
future performance of employee by increasing an employee’s ability to perform
through learning, usually by changing the employee’s attitude or increasing his
or her skills and knowledge. Its purpose is to achieve a change in the behavior
of those trained and to enable them to do their jobs better.
Objectives
of an Employee Training:
1.
To increase the knowledge of workers in
doing specific jobs.
2.
To impart new skills among the workers
systematically so that they learn quickly.
3.
To bring about change in the attitudes of
the workers towards fellow workers, supervisor, and the organization.
4.
To improve the overall performance of the
organization.
5.
To make the workers handle materials,
machines and equipment efficiently and thus to check wastage of time and
resources.
6.
To reduce the number of accidents by
providing safety training to workers.
7.
To prepare workers for the higher jobs.
Importance
of Training:
Training of human
resources will achieve the following benefits:
1.
Quick learning: This helps to reduce the
learning time to reach the acceptable level of performance because qualified
instructors will help the new employees to acquire the skills and knowledge to
do particular jobs quickly. The employees need not learn by observing others
and waste the time.
2.
Higher productivity: An increase in skill
usually helps in increase in both quantity and quality of output.
3.
Standardization of procedures: With the
help of training, the best available methods of performing the work can be
standardized and taught to all employees.
4.
Less supervision: If the employees are
given adequate training, the need of supervision (detail and constant) will be
lessened which totally cannot be eliminated.
5.
Lower cost of Production: Trained
personnel will be able to make better and economical use of materials and equipment.
Wastage will be also low. In addition, the rate of accidents and damage to
machinery and equipment will be kept to the minimum by the trained employees.
6.
Higher morale: A good training programme
will mould employee’s attitudes towards organizational activities and generate
better cooperation and greater loyalty.
Reference
list
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT -PART II
UNIT -III TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. (n.d.). Available at: http://gdcganderbal.edu.in/Files/a8029a93-30ad-4933-a19a-59136f648471/Custom/HRM%202.docx25.pdf92.pdf.
Putri, R.F.
and Sopiah (2022). HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: A SYSTEMATIC
LITERATURE REVIEW AND BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS. JURNAL EKONOMI KREATIF DAN
MANAJEMEN BISNIS DIGITAL, 1(2), pp.204–217.
doi:https://doi.org/10.55047/jekombital.v1i2.320.
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ReplyDeleteMany skilled professionals seek opportunities abroad due to limited career development prospects and lack of professional growth locally. By prioritizing training and development, Sri Lankan organizations can enhance employee satisfaction, retain top talent, and reduce the outflow of skilled workers, ultimately strengthening the country’s human capital and economic resilience.
What are the major challenges faced by Sri Lanka organization in implementing effective training program?
Major challenges faced by Sri Lankan organizations in implementing effective training programs include limited budgets, lack of access to modern training resources, inadequate training infrastructure, and a shortage of qualified trainers. Additionally, resistance to change and insufficient long-term planning hinder the effectiveness of such programs.
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ReplyDeleteSmall to medium-sized companies in Sri Lanka can implement cost-effective training by using online learning platforms, leveraging internal expertise for peer training, partnering with local institutions, and focusing on practical, job-specific skills to ensure maximum impact.
DeleteSri Lankan organizations can tailor training by conducting regular needs assessments, involving employees in program design, incorporating local language and examples, and aligning content with cultural values and industry-specific challenges to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
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ReplyDeleteThank you! The post effectively covers the value of training and development, but adding Sri Lankan examples and addressing local challenges like skill gaps would enhance its relevance and impact.
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ReplyDeleteThis blog provides a clear and practical overview of the importance of training and development, especially in the Sri Lankan context. The structured objectives and benefits are well-explained. However, it would be helpful to include local examples or case studies from Sri Lankan industries to show how training programs have improved performance in real-world settings. Also, highlighting the role of digital training methods post-COVID could make this even more relevant.
Thank you! The blog offers a solid overview, but incorporating Sri Lankan case studies and addressing digital training trends post-COVID would boost its relevance and practical value.
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ReplyDeleteThank you! It’s great to hear that the link between local workforce needs and broader organizational and national growth stood out. Continuous learning and adaptability are truly essential in today’s evolving job market.
DeleteThis post offers a clear and relevant overview of the importance of training and development in today’s workplace. I especially appreciate the emphasis on how continuous learning can improve both employee performance and overall organizational success. It's great to see how these concepts are applied within the Sri Lankan context too. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad the focus on continuous learning and its impact on performance and success resonated with you—especially within the Sri Lankan context.
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