Training and Development Practices of Manufacturing Industries

Training and Development is one of the crucial differentiator for business especially manufacturing industries. The training and development system in manufacturing industries in Ahmednagar as needs a systematic overhaul. The present training and development programs lack a systematic approach especially in regards to design and planning approach. For instance there have been no fixed schedule for training and development and moreover such schedule is not disseminated or displayed. The average number of trainings programs which reflect the present training policy of the organization is only 2 which again reflect the apathy of institutions towards training and development. If the testimony of the employees is to be believed then manufacturing industries lack a clear policy of training and development and seldom are employees deputed to external organizations. The methodology of training followed is on the job training and on most of occasions the resource person are internal resource persons or employees of the company. One of the serious grievances put forth by employees is in regards to identification of training and development needs and have ranked it as one of the most important factor influencing their decision to participate in training and development programs. Considering all of the above organizations need to develop a holistic and scientific approach towards training and development.