CASELET 2

Qus.A. The Arcadia Group regards training as vital to the company’s continuing
success. Discuss the various training methods used by Arcadia Group.
Ans. The Arcadia Group Limited is one of the UK’s largest fashion retail companies. In
2002 Arcadia changed from a Plc to a private company when Philip Green acquired.
Arcadia Group is a British multinational retailing company deals in clothing business.
Its headquarter is located in London, United Kingdom.The Arcadia Group regards
training as vital to the company’s continuing success. When recruiting new
employees Arcadia looks for specific abilities Training methods used by arcadia group
is Recruits experience both informal and formal training.
* on the job training- working alongside established and experienced managers in the
branches. Approximately 90% of a trainee's time is spent on the shop floor so on the
job training is very important.
* workshops- in the training year there are six group workshops. Each focuses on a
particular issue e.g. team motivation, planning for future success, developing others.
* formal training courses
* coaching and mentoring
* placements - in the first year, each trainee works in a particular branch. They also
have a minimum of two placements at other stores for at least two weeks each.
During these placements, trainees are accountable for branch profitability and
performance.
* Employees attend classes for various specializations. The Arcadia Group encourages
employees to take formal training courses.
* New employees are specially coached so that they do not make mistakes.
The Group believes that high quality training will provide the company with its future
managers. The Group provides new recruits with a structured training and career
programme. This develops their portfolio of skills and builds on their potential.
provide training to the employees for the purpose of development of the skills and
knowledge of the employees. This helps in improving the performance of the
employees as well as performance of Arcadia Group.

Qus.B. Training is essential and no one doubts the contribution that training can
make to development of all kinds. Discuss the benefits achieved by the Arcadia
Group from the training programs.
Ans. Yes, there is no Doubt the contribution that training can make to development
of all kinds. Arcadia sets out a clear career path for employees who join the
Management Programmes and who are successful at each stage. A trainee will
typically be appointed to their first management position within 12 months of joining
the programme.
The Arcadia Group comprises a highly successful group of retail brands owned by
Philip Green. He is widely recognised and respected for his ability to see
opportunities and make things happen and recently topped the Drapers (Record, The
Journal) Top 100 List of the most influential people in fashion retail.
Those working here are also given the space to make decisions that help to sustain a
dynamic and entrepreneurial culture in the business. It has a good programme of
recruitment and selection.
It has Retail Management Trainee Programmes for school leavers and graduates. On
joining Arcadia, employees are given responsibilities early on.
They are able to progress quickly in the organisation and can be promoted rapidly.
Working in retailing is exciting.
Because of Training programs arcadia group work going smoothly without any major
break in work process. Each day there are new challenges. Employees have to learn
to plan, make decisions and lead a team of people.
They receive substantial training. This helps them to do their jobs more effectively.
Training is a major role of work process which help employees in their work. and give
benefits to the company .