HR Training and Development

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ABSTRACT

The quality of the training and development provided to the staff in an organization determines the image of the the organization and its individuals in the industry. In the open labor market, the potential employers judge the record which an employee has been keeping up regarding his training, development and the performance in his organization. For such a prospective employee, the development and career progression are the basic factors which provide him incentives in the industry. This proposal and the dissertation based on it will discuss the effectiveness of the training and development in a holistic sense. Along with assessing its merits and demerits, the research study at hand will also design an effective training and development program after the analysis of as case from Johnholt Nigeria Plc. Moreover, the study will be concluded and logical recommendation will be presented in the context of an effective training and development program's formulation and its execution.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

1.1 Outline of the Study1

1.2 Background of the Research2

1.3 Problem Statement3

1.4 Aims and Objectives3

1.5 Research Question3

1.6 Electronic data base searches4

1.7 Search rationale4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW……………………………………………….6

2.1 Training and Development6

2.2 Training7

2.3 Development7

2.4 Management Problems to determine Training Needs8

2.5 Implementation of Training8

2.7 Advantages of T&D to the needs of the organization9

2.8 The quality of training material presented9

2.9 The quality and preparation of instructors10

2.10 The quality of trainees11

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY12

3.1 Overview of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Approaches12

3.2 Overview of the Mixed Method Research Approach14

3.3 Research Method and Design Appropriateness14

3.4 Confidentiality17

CHAPTER 4: ANTICIPATED RESULT18

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION19

REFERENCES20

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Today's business environment is faced with many changes and the organizations need to be resilient in order to cope up with the upcoming changes, and keep it aligned with the advancements. The increasing innovation, technology and modernization has made it essential for organizations to design training and development programs and keep their employees up dated on a continuous basis. In the current business climate, the industries are faced with acute shortage of staff and required skills, and the stiff external and internal competition for the quality employees is faced by the companies. All those employers who work with the serious intention of investing in the field of training and development will ultimately harvest the benefits of an improved working environment. In such an environment, there exists enhanced productivity and higher levels of the staff retention.

1.1 Outline of the Study

The thesis based on this proposal will discuss the concepts of training and development in an organization. In order to provide a structure to study, the exploration will be guided through the use of research methodologies, the collection of data through secondary research and the case of Johnholt Nigeria Plc and the interpretation of the results. It will undertake to study the organization with respect to the effectiveness of training and development programs which have been introduced as a vital part of the Nigerian organization. The research report will further elaborate upon a well-designed and well-formulated training and development plan.

1.2 Background of the Research

The research study at hand will ...