Title: The cost of not training

Authors: Anil Mital, Anoop Desai, Anubhav Mital, Anand Subramanian

Addresses: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0116, USA. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0116, USA. ' Natural Sciences Program, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207, USA. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0116, USA

Abstract: The success of transferred technology may be measured by working effectiveness and proficiency that are achieved in the end. Training plays a key role in the effective integration of transferred technology in the workplace and enhancing productivity. Some form of periodic training or retraining is generally available in most organisations to ensure that employees continue to perform at the anticipated and desired levels. The presence or implementation of training alone, however, cannot guarantee increased profitability. It is necessary that good objectives and teaching methods be applied along with a sound training implementation plan. Periodic assessment of training results and corresponding modifications of training must also be put into action simultaneously. This paper emphasises those aspects of training, which, when absent, affect the organisation as a whole. It analyses the process of training and in doing so sheds light on what an organisation is deficient in when its human resource lacks training and/or employs improper training techniques.

Keywords: training; training techniques; cost effectiveness.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHRDM.2004.004773

International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 2004 Vol.4 No.3, pp.312 - 322

Published online: 07 Jul 2004 *

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