ANALYSIS &

INTERPRETATION OF
DATA
 TABLE 5.1 Genders
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Male 44 88
Female 6 12
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data

FIGURE: 5.1 Respondents

12

88

Male Female

Analysis
Data has been taken from 88 percentages of male workers & 12 percentages of female
workers.

Interpretation
In Annamalai motors female members are less in number. As a manufacturing
company they preferred to take more male workers.
 TABLE 5.2 Importance of training & development
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Strongly agree 22 44
Agree 16 32
Neutral 4 8
Disagree 8 16
Strongly disagree 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data

FIGURE: 5.2 Importance of training & development

50
45
40
35
30
25
44
20
15 32

10
16
5 8
0
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Analysis
The above table shows that 44 percentages of employees are strongly agree
regarding to the importance assigned by the company to the training & development
program, 32 percentages agree, 8 percentages is neutral & 16 percentages disagree the
same.

Interpretation
Almost three by forth of employees responded that the company give emphasis to
training. Moreover this training, the senior workers teach the new comers what to do. So,
much training is not needed. That is why some employees said that the company doesn’t
give adequate importance to the training because they don’t feel it as training.
 TABLE 5.3 Training helps for Knowledge
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Strongly agree 32 64
Agree 12 24
Neutral 0 0
Disagree 6 12
Strongly disagree 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data

FIGURE: 5.3 Training helps for Knowledge

12

24

64

Analysis
64 percentage of employees strongly agree that the training increases their knowledge
level.24 percentage agree, 12 percentage disagree this statement.

Interpretation
The main purpose of training is to increase the knowledge level. For attaining this
purpose it consumes the valuable time & money. So the company try their maximum to
make the training effective. In this sense can infer that employees acquire the maximum
knowledge. That is why most of the employees agree this statement.
 TABLE 5.4 Facilities during the training period
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Very good 32 64
Good 6 12
Neutral 12 24
Poor 0 0
Very poor 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: primary data

FIGURE: 5.4 Quality of facilities

Neutral
24%

Good Very good

12% 64%

Analysis
64 percentage of respondents said that the facilities provided during the training period
is very good, 12 percentage good, 24 percentage said it is neutral. None of them said it is
poor or very poor.

Interpretation
From this survey can understand that the facilities provided by Annamalai motors are
above the standard. Most of the employees are satisfied with these facilities.
 TABLE 5.5 Training helps for attachment
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Strongly agree 33 66
Agree 15 30
Neutral 0 0
Disagree 2 4
Strongly disagree 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data

FIGURE: 5.5 Attachment Level

70

60

50

40
66
30

20
30
10

0 4
Strongly agree Agree Disagree

Analysis
66 percentage of workers strongly agree that training helps the new employees to get
attachment with the company very easily, 30 percentage agree & percentage disagree.

Interpretation
New employees are provided with induction training. It is the process of introducing a
new worker to the organisation. Thus it helps them to acquaint with the company’s rules,
policies, objectives etc within a little span of time.
 TABLE 5.6 Quality of material & the media
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Very good 35 70
Good 5 10
Neutral 10 20
Poor 0 0
Very poor 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.6 Quality of material & media

Neutral
20%

Good
10%

Very good
70%

Analysis
70 percentage of people agree that the material & the media provided by Annamalai
motors are of high quality, 10 percentage said it is good, 20 percentage argue that it is
neither good nor poor.

Interpretation
There is no main difference between the materials provided by the company during the
training period & actual work time. That is why no one argues that it is of poor quality.
 TABLE 5.7 Safety Training
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Strongly agree 6 12
Agree 24 48
Neutral 2 4
Disagree 16 32
Strongly disagree 2 4
Total 50 100
Source: primary data

FIGURE: 5.7 Safety Training

48

32

12
4 4
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
disagree

Analysis
48 percentage of workers agree that safety training helps to reduce the chance of
accidents & hazards, 32 percentage disagree this. 12 percentage strongly agrees 4
percentage neutral & other 4 percentage strongly disagree.

Interpretation
Safety training is not effective in Annamalai motors. The descriptions about the
machines are displayed near to each machine. This helps them to use the machine
according to their nature. Employees said that instead of training this type of descriptions
helps them more to reduce the risk level & Carelessness of employees is the main reason
for accidents.
 TABLE 5.8 Employee participation
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
To a great extent 40 80
To some extent 5 10
To a little extent 5 10
Can’t say 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: primary Data

FIGURE: 5.8 Employee Participation

90

80

70

60

50

40 80

30

20

10
10 10
0
To a great extent To some extent To a little extent

Analysis
80 percentage of the workers agree that they are actively participate in the training
programme.10 percentage agrees to some extent & other 10 percentage agrees to little
extent

Interpretation
Training helps to increase the skills & knowledge of the workers. Hence they are
actively participating in the training. They can do the work more effectively.
 TABLE 5.9 Helpfulness of training for accepting higher
positions
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
To a great extent 2 4
To some extent 21 42
To a little extent 27 54
Can’t say 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data

FIGURE: 5.9 Helpfulness of training for accepting higher

positions
To a great extent
4%

To some extent
To a little extent 42%
54%

Analysis
More than 50 percentage of the workers said that the training doesn’t helpful for
promotion. 42 percentage agree to some extent, 4 percentage agrees to great extent.
Everyone have some opinions.

Interpretation
Training has no impact on promotion. Every employee gets permission
after 5 years. When they are promoted the senior employees teach them how to do rather
this type of formal training. Training is mainly given for current job. So it doesn’t help for
higher jobs.
 TABLE 5.10 Use of technologies
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
To a great extent 0 0
To some extent 7 14
To a little extent 43 86
Not aware 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data

FIGURE: 5.10 Use of technologies

To some extent
14%

To a little extent
86%

Analysis
86 percentage of the workers said that new technologies are not used by Annamalai
motors for training. 14 percentage argues that Annamalai motors uses new methods &
technologies to some extent for training programme. No one said that Annamalai motors
uses new technologies & methods for training. Everyone has some awareness relating to
this.

Interpretation
Annamalai motors is using traditional methods & technologies for training.
Employees are not even aware of computer based facilities like PowerPoint presentation
by using projectors.
 TABLE 5.11 Quality of trainer

Particulars Number of Percentage of

respondents respondents
To a great extent 46 92
To some extent 1 2
To a little extent 3 6
Can’t say 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.11 Quality of trainer

92

2 6
To a great extent To some extent To a little extent

Analysis
This is the highest percentage of employees agree the same thing. 92 percentage
workers agree that they can understand what trainer taught. 2percentage agree ‘to
some extent’, 6 percentage agree ‘to a little extent’.

Interpretation
Annamalai motors seek the help of well qualified trainers both internal &
external to conduct training more effectively. The communication between these
trainers & workers are very good. The trainers are ready to clarify any doubts at
any time. So that employees can teach everything related to their work.
TABLE 5.12 Periodic evaluation & improvement of training

Particulars Number of Percentage of

respondents respondents
Strongly agree 29 58
Agree 5 10
Neutral 15 30
Disagree 1 2
Strongly disagree 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.12 Betterment of training

58

30

10
2
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Analysis
58 percentage of workers said that Annamalai motors is periodically evaluating
the training effectiveness & improved in the next time.10 percentage agree, 30
percentage neutral, 2 percentage disagree this.

Interpretation
Annamalai motors give more emphasis on training. So they conduct periodical
evaluation & make corrections to overcome this on future.
 TABLE 5.13 Effectiveness of HR policy

Particulars Number of Percentage of

respondents respondents
To a great extent 5 10
To some extent 23 46
To a little extent 15 30
Can’t say 7 14
Total 50 100
Source: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.13 Effectiveness of HR policy

46

30

14
10

To a great extent To some extent To a little extent Can’t say

Analysis
14percentage of people can’t say anything about the effectiveness of the company’s
current training & development program & HR policy. 10 percentage of employees agree
to a great extent, 46 percentage agree to some extent & balance 30 percentage agrees to a
little extent.

Interpretation
Company tries to incorporate the changes in the HR field to the HR policy.
 TABLE 5.14 Training improves relationships
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Strongly agree 32 64
Agree 18 36
Neutral 0 0
Disagree 0 0
Strongly disagree 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.14 Training improves Relationship

Agree; 36

Strongly agree; 64

Analysis
64 percentage of the workers strongly said that training influences the relationship
of superiors & subordinates. 36 percentages also agree with this. No one has chose
neutral, disagree & strongly disagree

Interpretation
Workers have a co-operating attitude with the superiors through training. They feel that
superiors spend their time & money for the improvement of them. The active
participation of employees satisfies the management.
 TABLE 5.15 commonly used method of training
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
On the job training 46 92
Off the job training 4 8
Total 50 100
Source: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.15 commonly used method

92

On the job training Off the job training

Analysis
92 percentage of the employees answered that company mainly focus on on-the
job training. 8 percentage said that company give more emphasis on off the job
training.

Interpretation
As a manufacturing company Annamalai motors focus more on on-the job
training. It helps the employees to learn by doing. Off the job training is provided
to the managerial staffs.
 TABLE 5.16 Importance of induction training.

Particulars Number of Percentage of

respondents respondents
Strongly agree 37 74
Agree 8 16
Neutral 0 0
Disagree 3 6
Strongly disagree 2 4
Total 50 100
Source: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.16 Importance of Induction training

80

70

60

50

40
74
30

20

10 16
0 6 4
0
Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
agree disagree

Analysis
74 percentages agree that company has given importance to induction training. 16
percentage agrees it, 6 percentage disagree, 4 percentage strongly disagree & no
one select neutral.

Interpretation
Induction training helps to introduce the new workers & they get familiar with the
work environment very easily.
 Table 5.17 Training helps to get self confidence in job
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
To a great extent 30 60
To some extent 4 8
To little extent 16 32
Can’t say 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data

FIGURE: 5.17 Training helps to get Self confidence

70

60

50

40

30 60

20
32
10
8 0
0
To a great To some extent To little extent Can’t say
extent

Analysis
60 percentage agrees that training increases their self confidence. But 32
percentage are against this. 8 percentage agrees to some extent.

Interpretation
When knowledge & skills increase the confidence level also increase. This confidence
help the workers to perform effectively.
 Table 5.18 Motivation level of the supervisors
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Strongly agree 31 62
Agree 8 16
Neutral 6 12
Disagree 5 10
Strongly disagree 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.18 Motivation level of Trainer

70

60

50

40

30 62

20

10
16 12 10 0
0
Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
agree disagree

Analysis
62 percentage employees said that trainers are highly motivated, 16 percentage also
agree, but 10 percentage disagree with this. 12 percentage selects neutral.

Interpretation
Company uses the supervisors to impart training. They are high motivators. They
motivate the workers to learn what they are teaching.
 TABLE 5.19 Preferable Method
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
On the job 48 96
Vestibule 0 0
Off the job 2 4
Total 50 100
Source of data: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.19 Preferable Method

120

100

80

60
96
40

20

0 4
On the job Off the job

Analysis
96 percentage of workers satisfied with on- the job training. Only 4 percentage are
satisfied with off the job training.

Interpretation
As a manufacturing company on the job training is effective to increase the knowledge
level of employees. They can easily on the actual machines while this type training.
 Table 5.20 Quality of external agencies
Particulars Number of Percentage of
respondents respondents
Satisfactory 0 0
Average 5 10
Unsatisfactory 45 90
Total 50 100
Source: Primary data

FIGURE: 5.20 Quality of External Agency

100
90
80
70
60
50
90
40
30
20
10
0 10
0
Satisfactory Average Unsatisfactory

Analysis
90 percentage of the workers are not satisfied with the performance of external
training agencies. No one is satisfied. 10 percentage are satisfied on an average.

Interpretation
The company had used more internal trainers like supervisors, senior workers
etc.. Now Company is not in a position to use the service of good external agencies due to
lack of fund.
Collection of data
For understanding the need of training, used one questionnaire for collecting the
information from the employees & workers in Annamalai motors. This questionnaire
helped for colleting the data needed for understanding the need of training. The
questionnaire is given below.

1. Gender
Male Female

2. Do you think that training & development programme is given adequate

importance in your company?

Strongly agree A agree

Neutral Disagree

Strongly disagree

3. The training gives you complete knowledge of your requirements

Strongly agree Agree

Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

4. How you feel about the facilities during the training period?

Very good Good

Neutral Poor Very poor

5. Training helps the new employees to get attached with the company in a short
span of time

Strongly agree Agree

Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

6. Your opinion about the quality of material & the media of the training
programmes
 Very good Good

Neutral Poor Very poor

7. Training helps to reduce the accidents & hazards

Strongly agree Agree

Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

8. Do you actively participating in training conducted by the management?

To a great extent to some extent

To a little extent can’t say

9. Do you think the training provided by the Annamalai motors is helpful for
accepting higher positions in the future?

To a great extent to some extent

To a little extent can’t say

10. Annamalai motors uses the new technologies & methods for training programmes

To a great extent to some extent

To a little extent not aware

11. Are you able to grasp the subject that have been taught to you by the trainer

To a great extent to some extent

To a little extent can’t say

12. Do you think training you are getting is periodically evaluated & improved?

Strongly agree Agree

Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

13. Do you think the present training & development program & HR policy of the
company is being put into practice effectively?

To a great extent to some extent

To a little extent can’t say

14. Training improves relationship between superiors & subordinates

Strongly agree Agree

Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

15. Which method of training is commonly provided by the organisation?

On the job training off the job training

16. Organisation has given adequate importance to induction training.

Strongly agree Agree

Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

17. To what extent training helps you to increase your self confidence in job?

To a great extent to some extent

To a little extent can’t say

18. Are you motivated by the supervisors during on-the-job training?

Strongly agree Agree

Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

19. In your opinion which method of training helps you to improve your knowledge &
skills more effectively?

On-the-job training vestibule training

Off-the-job training
20. What is your opinion about the quality of training provided by the external
agencies of Annamalai motors?

Satisfactory Average Unsatisfactory