Topic: Training And Development

Type of paper:	Essay
Subject area:	Management
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Date submitted:	2008-11-21 18:34:12
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THE LINKS BETWEEN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
In the 19th century university was meant to be a theoretical theatre ,
while the factory was the place for formal training and learning .
Education is broader in scope than training and it has a less specific
application than training , as it is delivered in educational
institutions . As a result , there has always been a tension between the
needs of industry and the educational requirements of the individual , as
society needs people who can contribute in a comprehensive way (Wilson ,
2005 .
A century later , West moved beyond the factory and manufacturing as the
basis for economic wealth have been achieved . Compared to earlier
centuries now this century is able to demolish the trading , political
and economic barriers , which hampered the progress in the old days . The
arrival of mass media and technology is re-shaping our lives at a
breathtaking speed the concept of learning is now not a stagnant
process , but in a flux and evolving every day (Beckett , 2000 .
The nature of work is changing with the knowledge economy in boom ,
giving rise to unparalleled demands for learning in work settings
through consistent training . Enterprises need integrated approach to
possess knowledge workers , which is the right prescription for
businesses today . It is hard to create effective employment and training
based policies which give high priority to education and training-both
at a time . Countries like Korea and Singapore are seriously investing in
their human resources , while the poor countries do not have sufficient
funds to meet their growing needs . The overall goal of the global
economy is provide opportunities to people and obtain productive work
with dignity , which requires a framework to address worker and producer
needs . To meet such requirements , the new millennium needs a shift from
traditional approach and demands new human resources development and
training policies .
Learning and Training
Learning can take place either in formal settings , such as
school /university or in less formal organizational settings . Possessing
knowledge is different from learning , as learning has limited value and
is not a guarantee of being skillful , until put to practice in real
world .
Wilson (2005 ) has defined learning as ``a permanent change of knowledge ,
attitude or behaviour occurring as a result of formal education or
training , or as a result of informal experiences .
Learning , education and development are often muddled together , however
they carry specific meanings as explained below :
Training learning related to present job
Education learning to prepare the individual but not related to a
specific present or
future job
Development learning for growth of the individual but not related to a
specific present or future job .
It has been recognised by the enterprises that passive learning cannot
not ensure an accurate developmental process necessary in the business
world . The managers find it hard to believe , that , seminars and
workshops can teach management . It is argued , that case methodology ,
lectures , discussions and theories are useful , but they never find its
way into the corridors of business world...

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