Explain the term "Training". Why is training needed in an organisation? Give any three reasons.

Training is essential due to the technology is developing continuously and at a fast rate. Systems and practices get outdated soon due to new discoveries in technology, including technical, managerial and behavioural aspects. Organisations that do not develop mechanisms to catch up with and use the growing technology soon become stale. However, developing individuals in the organisation can contribute to its effectiveness of the organisation.

There are some other reasons also for which this training becomes necessary. Explained below are various factors, giving rise to the need for training.

1. Employment of inexperienced and new labour requires detailed instructions for effective performance on the job.

2. People have not to work, but work effectively with the minimum of supervision, minimum of cost, waste and spoilage, and to produce quality goods and services.

3. Increasing use of fast changing techniques in production and other operations requires training into newer methods for the operatives.

4. Old employees need refresher training to enable them to keep abreast of changing techniques and the use of sophisticated tools and equipment.

5. Training is necessary when a person has to move from one job to another because of transfer, promotion or demotion.

Without proper monitoring, development is likely to increase the frustration of employees if when, once their skills are developed, and expectations raised, they are not given opportunities for the application of such skills.

A good training sub-system would help greatly in monitoring the directions in which employees should develop in the best interest of the organisation. A good training system also ensures that employees develop in directions congruent with their career plans.