The Effects of Training and Developing the Workforce on the Organization Performance
Abstract
The environment in which most organizations operate today is continuously changing, and the rate of change is increasing. Almost most organizations are now involving in tremendous increase in international business and foreign assignments. Training and developing the workforce offer an interesting case of change for any organization in light of uncertain and rapidly changing environment. Many researches argue that training and development programs increase the organizations' performance and effectiveness. Toward a better understanding of the effects of training and development in the workplace, this research points out the importance of training and development the workforce, determines the major types of training and development programs, discusses the relationship between training and the overall organizational performance, and offers some guidelines for HR managers to design effective training and development programs.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Training and Development Major Areas
Training and the Organization Strategy
Training and Productivity
Training and Work Behavior
Training and Workforce Diversity
Cross-cultural Training
Training and Organizational Change
Conclusions
References
The Effects of Training and Developing the Workforce on the Organization Performance Many researches indicated significant relationship between HR activities and managers perform a significant set of activities that affect and influence employees' behavior. Theses activities include planning, job analysis, selection, recruitment, placement, career management, training and development, designing performance evaluation and compensation systems, and personnel relation. The skills and performance of employees and managers must be upgraded continually. Meeting this requirement involves training and development process and evaluating performance for the purposes of providing feedback and motivating employees to perform effectively. Large firms spend an
The environment in which most organizations operate today is continuously changing, and the rate of change is increasing. Almost most organizations are now involving in tremendous increase in international business and foreign assignments. Training and developing the workforce offer an interesting case of change for any organization in light of uncertain and rapidly changing environment. Many researches argue that training and development programs increase the organizations' performance and effectiveness. Toward a better understanding of the effects of training and development in the workplace, this research points out the importance of training and development the workforce, determines the major types of training and development programs, discusses the relationship between training and the overall organizational performance, and offers some guidelines for HR managers to design effective training and development programs.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Training and Development Major Areas
Training and the Organization Strategy
Training and Productivity
Training and Work Behavior
Training and Workforce Diversity
Cross-cultural Training
Training and Organizational Change
Conclusions
References
The Effects of Training and Developing the Workforce on the Organization Performance Many researches indicated significant relationship between HR activities and managers perform a significant set of activities that affect and influence employees' behavior. Theses activities include planning, job analysis, selection, recruitment, placement, career management, training and development, designing performance evaluation and compensation systems, and personnel relation. The skills and performance of employees and managers must be upgraded continually. Meeting this requirement involves training and development process and evaluating performance for the purposes of providing feedback and motivating employees to perform effectively. Large firms spend an
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