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1.

INTRODUCTION

Human Resource management (HRM) is concerned with the “people”


dimensions in management. Since every organization is made up of people, acquiring
their services, developing their skills, motivating them to high level of performance
and ensuring that they continue to maintain their commitment to the organization are
essential for achieving organizational objective. This is true regardless of the type of
organization, government, business, education, health, recreation, or social action.
Getting and keeping good people is critical to the success of every organization
whether profit or non-profit, public or private.

The Importance of Management is being increasingly realized in industrial and


non-industrial organization both in India as well as in abroad. The role of
management is multipurpose. Management is getting things done through others. It
helps in effective and optimum utilizations of resources like men, materials, money,
machines, methods & markets.

The growth and development of any organization depends not only on the
organization policy structure but quality of work. The quality of the work force can be
judged very effectively by the management tool called Training and Development. It
is such an important tool that it can convert unskilled employees to skilled employees.

Training and Development helps in determining the degree of success in


achieving the program objectives and to prepare a cost benefit of the training
effectiveness. Besides yielding information on the training program it may also yield
information on the trainees, their propensity to learn and readiness to apply what is
learnt on the job conditions.

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CEMENT INDUSTRY

1.1 INDUSTRY PROFILE

Introduction

Cement is a key infrastructure industry. It has been decontrolled from price


and distribution on 1st march 1989 and deli censed on 25th July 1991, however the
performance of the industry and prices of cement are monitored regularly. The
constraints faced by the industry are reviewed in the infrastructure co ordination
committee meetings held in the cabinet secretariat under the chairmanship of
secretary its performance is also reviewed by the cabinet committee on infrastructure.

Capacity and Production

The cement industry comprises of 125 large cement plants with an installed
capacity of 148.28 million tones and more than 300 mini cement plants with an
estimated capacity of 11.10 million tons per anum. The cement corporation of India,
which is a central public sector undertaking, has 10 units. There are 10 large cement
plants owned by various state Govt. the total installed capacity in the country as a
whole is 159.38 million tones. Actual cement production in 2002-03 was 116.35
million tones as against a production of 106.90 million tons in 2001-02 registering a
growth rate of 8.84%.

Keeping in view the trend of growth of the industry in previous years, a


production target of 126 million tones has been fixed for the year 2003-04.During the
period April-June 2003 a production was 3130 million tones. The industry has
achieved a growth rate of 4.86 percent during this period.

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Exports

Apart from meeting the entire domestic demand, the industry is also exporting
cement and clinker. The export of cement during 2001-02 and 2003-04 was 514
million tones and 6.92 million tons respectively. Export during April – may 2003 was
135 million tones; Major exporters were Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd and L & T ltd.

For the development of the cement industry ‘Working Group on cement


industry was constituted by the Planning commission for the formulation of x five
year plan. The working Group has projected a growth rate of 10% for the cement
industry during the plan period and has projected creation of additional capacity of
40-62 million tones mainly through expansion of existing plants. The working Group
has identified following thrust areas for improving demand of cement.

Further push to housing development programmes promotion of concrete


Highways and roads and use of ready mix concrete in large infrastructure projects,
further in order to improve global competitiveness of the Indian cement industry, the
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion commissioned a study on the global
competitiveness of the Indian industry through an organization of international repute
viz KPMG consultancy Pvt ltd. The report submitted by the organization has made
several recommendations for making the Indian cement industry more competitive in
the international market. The recommendations are under considerations.

Technological change

Cement industry has made tremendous strides in technological up gradation


and assimilation of latest technology. At present ninety three percent of the total
capacity in the industry is based on modern and environment friendly dry process
technology and only seven percent of the capacity is based on old wet and semi-dry
process technology. There is tremendous scope for waste heat recovery in cement
plants and thereby reduction in emission level. One project for co-generation of power
utilizing waste heat in an Indian cement plant in being implemented with Japanese
assistance under green Aid plan. The induction of advanced technology has helped the
industry immensely to conserve energy and fuel and to save materials substantially.
India is also producing different varieties of cement like Ordinary Portland Cement
(OPC) Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) Portland Blast Furnace slag Cement

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(PBFS),oil well cement, Rapid hardening Portland Cement, Sulphate Resisting
Portland Cement, White cement etc. Production of these varieties of cement conform
to the BIS specifications.

HISTROY OF CEMENT

The search for men made bonding materials began with human Endeavour to
mimic the habits gifted by nature. Situations changed with growth in population,
during Paleothic age men used to enjoy adequate shelter provided by nature.

The Bronze age also witnessed the use of air hardening line. This obviously
linked with the discovery of fire and chanced calumniation of limestone in some
forest tracks.

In the evolutionary process the Phoenicians perfected the practice of Morta fro
preparation with the burnt lime and volcanic ash. The use of lime and its preparation
was handed over generation to generation to present times.

Modern Portland cement was invested by Joseph Aspasia of Leeds in the year
1824 abd tues was patented as Portland because of its hardening this used to look like
stone isle of Portland.

In modern technology cement may be defined as follows. ‘the word cement


means bond and materials possessing binding. That is cementing porperly is called
cement. Cement is used in construction indsutry is a fine in organic powder inherent,
cohesive and adhesive properties. It is hydralic mateial, which sets and hardens an
addition of water and impacts strength to the structure.

EVOLUTION OF CEMENT OF INDIA;

The attempt to produce cement in india dates back to 1889, when a calcutta
based firm attempted to produce Agrillsaceouskankara. The first organized attempted
as made to prude cement to mass scale was attempted in 1904 by south indian
industries limited. The growth continued and in 1936 eleven companies emerged to
form associated cement companies (ACC) the formation of concrete association in
india in 1927 Helped to populatize the use of indigenous cement. By 1947 have 23
cement plants with a capacity of 2.2 million tones per annum to meet the ever
increasing demand of cement.

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CEMENT INDUSTRY IN INDIA

Cement industry is one of the main beneficiaries of the infrastructure boom.


While on the one hand several big nad small companies are actively considering
expansion plans in anticipation of further growth in demand oc cement, on the other, a
phase of acquisitions and mergers among the existing players is also not being ruled
out in the immediate future.

The present scenario of the indian cement industry the mini cement units
faring in terms oc capacity Implementation and margins.

The present scenario of cement industry is very good in terms of demand and
with the prices going above RS 160 to RS 180 everywhere. Most importantly the gap
between the demand and supply does not exist by longer in any part of the country.

Domestic comsumption with 11 percent increase and exports keeping up with


the last year levels, the indian cement industry is expected to cross 150 million tonnes
in dispatches, including domestic consumption, and exports during 2005-06 from all
plants put together. Including mini cement plants. Mini cement plants everywhere are
operating at 100 percent capactiy implementation the margins are improving in line
with others.

There is change in the pattern of consumption among the important regions


and also in the pattern of movement of cement across the states.

Cement consumptions are as follows: south 30 percent (26 percent) East 17


percent (17 percent), North 20 percent (21 percent) Central 16 percent (17 percent)
and West 18 percent (20 percent)

The figures for the cement year are for April-november period while the
figures in brackets represent full year for the year 2004-05 also there is an increase in
the consumption of PPC cement from 48 percent to 50 percent.

Todays cement from Andhra is going all over india including Assam,
Meghalaya , Jharkhand , Orissa , West Bengal , Chattisgarh , Gujrat and Maharashtra.
More cement is likely to flow into Tamil Nadu from the state in view of cut in sales
tax.

Any further increase in demand in the south india will benefit the cement
industry here. Cement movement from gujrat to mumbai is also coming down due to

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exports while cement movements from Orissa into Andhra has stopped and in fact,
cement is flowing into Orissa as well.

The housing sectors are contributing the most to the demand for cement in
Andhra as well as other southern states. The current demand here and is there any
scope for its further growth in the next one year.

Earlier in 2004-05 the housing sector alone consumed 65 percent of the total
demestic consumption. With the launch of several infrastructure projects. The housing
consumption may come down amy come down to 55 percent as the infrastructure and
other sectors are expected to move up to 45 percent from the present 35 percent.

Still the main sector of consumption continues to be housing including


commercial space, occupying more than 60 percent. The current demand in the state
for 2005-06 is expected to cross 15 million tonnes. (11.5 million tonnes) we expect
the demand here to go past the 17.5 million mark in 2006-07 in view of irrigation and
infrastruture projects being taken up in the state.

The development activity in Hyderabad alone will give rise to an additional


demand of 2-3 million tonnes a year with major projects like outer ring road, satellite
township and international airport creating a hugt demand for cement.

Weaker sections housing construction of public toilets schools in rural areas


apart from several private and public infrastruture projects will also give tremendous
boost to the cement consumption in the state. Most importantly irrigation projects
worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore, will trigger unprecedented demand for the next 5-7
years.

Several companies are announcing expansion plants, this will impact on the
margins.

This is because up to 2008, about 21.5 million tonnes capacity is expected to


be added by expansions. This years domestic demand will be 140 million tonnes.
Now that the GDP is expected to grow to 8 percent, growth in the cement
consumption is also expected to remain above 12 percent per year.

This means we need an additional 50 million tonnes for the next time years.
So it clearly shows that the proposed expansions will not impact the margins.

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Demand for cement in south will be more in the coming years in view of
better infrastruture required for the IT companies and their professionals.of all the
regions south is the largest producer as well as the longest consumer with 32 percent
of the country’s cement being produced and dispatched from the region.

Cost competitive

The indian cement industry is 70 year old. Some of the latest installations are
the best in the world. Unlike in the past, today the best technology is available.

As a result all the cement plants in the state are operating at 100 percent
capacity implementation and with improved bottom lines. The logistics cost for AP
companies in meeting the local demand is less compared to other states since cement
plants are scattered all over the state. Earlier the local demand was hardly 30 percent
of the capacity and theprices in other parts of the country wre also not attractive due
to transport costs. Now the local demand is more than 60 percent of the capacity and
the prices elsewhere in the country are reaching the viable levels of Rs.180 to Rs.200
per bag.

So now the logistic costs as not coming in the way of AP players to dispatch
cement to distant places. Also as limestones is available only in some states like AP,
we will always enjoy the benefit. At a time when Andhra had surplus supplies the
upcountry cement companies used to dump their surplus whenever the prices werer
high in the state and eat into the profits of local players.

Now, with the demand shooting through the roof all over the country. We do
not forsee any such threat in future. The most important factor for better prices is
consolidation of the industry. It has begun and we will see more consolidation in the
next years. This time price war would be waged for acquisition of cement plants.

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1.2 COMPANY PROFILE

Ultra Tech Cement Limited

Ultra Tech Cement limited was formed effective july 2004. With the demerger
of cement division from Larsen & Tourbo Limited and was taken over by the Aditya
Birla Group and got maerged into A.V Birla Group of industries.

Ultra Tech Cement Limited is a technology driven company with leading edge
capabilities in fields related to infrastruture and basic industries in terms of main
stream criteria viz., sales, profits , assets and market capitalization, Ultra Tech
Cement Limited ranks among top ten in india private sector. The company is also
ranked high by less tangibles yardsticks such as intellectual capital and brand
worth.

Ultra Tech Cement limited and its subsidiaries has manufacturing facilities at
10 locations in india and 3 terminals including one at sri lanka. Almost all the
factories have secured 180-9001 , 14001 , 18001 , (0H8A8) and other certificates of
highest order. Ultra Tech Cement limted distribution and services out reach underlines
its strong customr orientation. The network extends to virtually evry district in the
country. A concern for the environment is an integral part of the company vision.
Ultra Tech Cement limited is commited to growth is consonance with the ecology and
the needs of the communities it serves.

Ultra Tech Cement limited is india largest cement producer. With a manufaturing
capacity of over 16 million tones per year. Ultra Tech Cement limited manufactures
and markets.

• Ordinary portland cement 43 grade / 53 grade

• Portland blast furnace slag cement

• Portland pozzolana cement

• Rapid hardening portland cement

• Sulfate resistant cement

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Ultra Tech Cement plants are located at :

1. Awarpur cement works Awarpur, Maharashtra

2. Hirmi cement works Hirmi, Madya pradesh

3. Gujrat cement works kovaya, Gujrat

4. Andhra Pradesh cements works Tadipatri, Andhra pradesh

Ultra Tech Cements grinding units are located at:

1. Jarsuguda orissa

2. Arakkonam Tamil nadu

3. Durgapur West bengal

Ultra Tech Cement limited subsidiaries:

Cement Plants:

Narmada cement company limited Gujrat

Grinding Units:

Magdalla Gujrat

Ratnagiri Maharashtra

Ultra Tech Cement terminals are located at :

Navy Mumbai Mumbai

Mangalore terminal Karnataka

Ultra tech – Ceylinco Sri lanka

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1.2.1.COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Aditya Birla Group

Driving the growth of the aditya birla group is 1, 00,000 committed


employees, spread over 25 countries across the globe. The diversity of location,
language and culture blends seamlessly into a common work ethos, which hinges on
fostering excellence, recognizing and rewarding entrepreneurship.

We believe in empowerment delegation and calculated risk taking. Our


ongoing Endeavour is to create an organizational ambience where talent can bloom.
To do so we strive to make the workplace a source of creativity, innovation and one
that makes work meaningful.

We ensure that all of our policies forward looking initiatives and goals are
fully communicated to all employees and that they understand and relate to these. Our
commitment to our people is reflected in the sense of belonging and pride every
employee feels towards the group and the passion and commitment they bring to their
work.

The Aditya Birla Group is India first truly Multinational Corporation. Global
in vision, rooted in Indian values, the Group is driven by a performance ethic pegged
on value creation for its multiple stakeholders. A US$ 24 billion conglomerate with a
market capitalization of US$ 31.5% billion, our operations span 20 countries across
six continents. Headquartered in Mumbai, India over 50 percent of the Group
revenues flow our operations around the world. The group nurtures a work culture
where success is built on learning and innovation.

A premium conglomerate the Aditya Birla Group is a dominant player in all of


the sectors in which it operates. Such as viscose staple fiber non-ferrous metals,
cement, viscose filament yarn, branded apparel, carbon black, chemicals, fertilizers ,
sponge iron , insulators and financial services retail market , telecommunications

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Global and National:

• World’s most cost – efficient Aluminum and Copper producer

• No 1 in viscose staple fiber producer

• 3rd largest producers of insulators

• 4th largest producer of carbon black

• 11th largest cement producer globally

• Best energy efficient Fertilizer Plants

• Largest cement producer – Ultra tech

• Premier branded garments player Grasim suiting

• 2nd largest producers of viscose filament yarn

• Leading player in life insurance and assets management Birla sun life and
Mutual Fund

Andhra Pradesh cements works:

The Ultra Tech Cement limited, Andhra Pradesh cement works is located at
360 kms. South of Hyderabad in the state of Andhra Pradesh in south India. Along
with the grinding unit at arakkonam it has a capacity of 3.6 million tons of cement per
anum. The plant is ideally suited to cater to the market in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka ,
Tamil nadu and Kerala.

Ultra Tech Cement limited selected TADIPATRI for setting up its Andhra
Pradesh cement works. Because there is huge limestone deposit and the quality of
limestone is considered to be extremely good. Also, other corrective/additive
materials such as iron ore. Latrite and gypsum required in cement production are
available nearby. In addition tadpatri is well connected by railway line roads. The
chennai-mumbai railway lines run close to Ultra Tech Cement limited plant.

A peculiarly of Ultra Tech Cement limited APCW is that its mines fall in
Kurnool district while the plant is Ananthpur district.

The cement plant’s installed capacity is 2 million tons per annum (Mtpa).
(PCW project started with a prospecting license in March 1992 followed by a mining
lease in June 1993. When various formalities were completed, action shifted from the

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drawing board to the project site with the first association commencing in November
1995. Due to excellent co-operation from the government of AP . APCW did not face
many problems while setting up the plant.

This plant has been set up with the coordinated efforts of all its business,
groups which minimized the problems during execution stage.

Even the acute shortage of power in the state did not hamper the construction
activities. The construction was completed totally with the help of diesel generating
sets. In view of the expected power shortage. APCW is provided with two diesel
generator sets of 24.6 MW (Le “2*12.3 MW) which is around 60 percent of total
power requirement of the plant.

Plant capacity

Even though the plant has started with an installed capacity of 6000 TPD, later
on the capacity has been enhanced to 8000 TPD

APCW caters to the cement users in the southern part of India. It is ideally located as
far as the market is concerned.

Unique features of APCW:

Only cement plant in Ultra Tech Cement limited, with a split location of entire
main plant on top of a hillock and the plant down the hall.

One of the plants using minimum energy for cement manufacturing.

Only plant where the entire cement loading rake of 40 wagons can be placed
on one stretch constructed on engine on load concept.

The REC chimney at the plant is the tallest in the Indian cement industry.

It has two vertical raw mills (Atox 50) having a roller diameter of 5 M these
are the biggest mill sin the country.

First unit to implement computerized billing for cement loading.

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Cement Machinery:

• Complete range from crushing to packing plants are supplied by Larsen &
turbo Machinery division. In collaboration with F.L.Smitdth & co., Denmark.

• Presently the largest capacity of 8000 TPD in a single line production in India.
• Vertical roller mills for raw materials and cement grinding.
• Fuel efficient pyre-processing systems.
• High – pressure roller presses for cement mill for cement grinding.
• Modern Duo flex burner for efficient flame control.
• Hydraulic drive coolax cooler with new generation CIS cooler inlet.
• Efficient pollution control equipment like ESP’s Bag houses and reverse air
bag house at appropriate locations.

• CEM scanner for kin refractory management.


• QCX for meal blending and quality control.
• Fuzzy logic system for plant optimization.
• Cool scanner for monitoring coolax cooler.
The plant is certified by DNV of Netherlands as an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and
OHSAS 18001 companies. APCW manufactures ordinary Portland cement, Portland
pozzolana cement and Portland blast furnace slag cement, which is distributed
through a wide network of authorized stockiest.

Process of cement manufacturing.

Limestone if the major raw material in cement and is mined from captive
mines and crushed to the desired size fraction at a rated output of 1200 TPH. APCW
is having two vertical roller mills of rated capacity 265 tph @20 percent residue on 90
micron sieve, each for raw material grinding. The raw meal is transported by bucket
elevator system to 22.4 media C.F (control flow) silo with a capacity of 2100m3.

The coal used at APCW is either imported from south Africa / Australia /
Indonesia / china or procured indigenously. The coal required for burning into the
rotary kiln and calciner is pulverized in a vertical coal-mill with a capacity 71 tph at a
fineness of 15 percent on 90 – micron sieve. The coal – meal is stored in two fine coal
bins one for kiln firing and the other for calciner firing. The coal meal is deducted
through a bag filter.

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The raw meal is taken to the top of the six stage pre-heater by bucket elevators
and fed into the kiln and calciner strings where heat transfer is done by counter
demand method up to 95 – 99 percent degree of calcinations is achieved before being
fed into the rotary kiln for further processing. The output of kiln is called clinker,
which is then cooled, in a cooler. The air – cooled clinker is then transported through
a deep pan conveyor to the two clinker silos which each having capacity to store
1.50.000 tons and 57.000 tons of clinker respectively. The raw mills and the rotary
kiln system exhaust gases are deducted through Reverse Air Bag house.

The final stage is grinding of clinker and other additives into cement. There
are two cement mills with Roller Press of capacity 161 tph (on OPC basis) at a
specific surface of 3000 cm2/gm each. The mills are deducted / vented through ESP
(Electrostatic Precipitators).

APCW manufactures OPC, PPC & PSC. At APCW there are six silos of 4600-
m3 storage capacity for storing the cement.

The cement is packed in bags with the help of six electronic packers operating
round the clock. The packed cement is dispatched to various destinations by road and
rail. Jet pulse filters do deducting of the packing machines. The material handling
conveyors at transfer points in the plant are vented / deducted through dust
collectors.

Some of the clinker is transported to Arakkonam grinding unit by railway


wagons as per the requirement at their end.

Land area of APCW:


• Plant 549.86 acres

• Mines 2587 acres

• Township 140 acres

• Railways 169 acres

• STP 9 acres

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Manpower

Based on requirement of individual departments. Head of that department is


asked to give information to man power planning department regarding the number of
persons required. The departmental heads assess their requirements based on the
available departmental job description to ensure role clarity and to avoid role
ambiguity. The central personnel Dept. carries out the recruitment process.

The total employees in APCW are 440 covering all departments as on 10.05.2007.
there are nearly 500 contract labors working every day on casual basis.

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HR in Ultra Tech Cement Limited:

Human Resources

Ultra Tech Cement limited probably is the first organization in India to


introduce an integrated HRD system in the year 1975 with the introduction of
“Performance Appraisal Feedback & Counseling Systems”.

PA includes sub – systems like:

• Potential appraisal

• Training and development

• Employee counseling and

• Career planning and development

People management at Ultra Tech Cement limited

“Employee Delight is the key to customer Delight” is the conviction of Ultra


Tech Cement Limited.

Ultra Tech Cement limited residential management development center offers


employees the opportunities for knowledge enhancement and learning through self
study and introspection. The faculty is drawn from India’s premier management
institutes. Ultra Tech Cement limited has also found a place for itself as the only
“Asian member of benchmarking forum for American Society for Training and
development (ASTD). Self learning facility comprising of programs on CD-ROMS
enables employees to work at their own place.

Functions of HR:

• Recruitment and selection

• Induction

• Performance management

• Employee welfare

• Training and development

• Employee motivation

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• Administrative activities

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

• Department wise

• Salary structure

• Selections are based on need

• Candidates selected by campus interviews and through sites like naukri.com

INDUCTION

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

Employee are given different objectives and their results are reviewed

Midterm evaluation

Final review

Promotions and increments

The immediate superior employee shall appropriate the proficiency and the
performance of employees annually.

The appraisal for O & S staff shall be carried out through performances review
and development (based on guidelines of performances appraisal manual issued by
corporate HRD department)

During this appraisal one behavior competency and one technical competency
(function/product related) to be developed through training shall be identified and the
same shall be compiled in the training needs assessment for O & S employees, after
compilation of the training needs a copy of the same be sent to Ultra Tech Cement
division.

The training needs in respect of all employees may be amended as per the
requirement of the person on proposal of concerned champion in consultation with
personnel and administration SET during any time in the year.

Facilitator may nominate any employee of hi AET/SET to attend any training


program either external or internal as not identified in the training needs depending

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upon the contents of the program, usefulness of the program, need of the employee for
attending the program.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND OFFICE TIME

• Salaries, attendance etc

• Manage contract labor

WELFARE ACTIVITIES IN APCW

• Canteens

• In plant

• Transport facilities inside the plant

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES;

• General

• Office

• Schools

• Transport

• Medical centre

• Township management

• Clubs

• Cultural

• Rural development

• Fax machines, telephones, furniture

1.2.2 Vision Statement

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To be a premium global conglomerate with a clear focus on each business.

1.2.3 Mission Statement

To deliver superior value to our customers, shareholders, employees and society at


large.

1.2.4 Values

• Integrity – honesty in every action

• Commitment Deliver on the promise

• Passion energized action

• Seamlessness Boundary less in letter and sprit

• Speed one step ahead always.

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1. THEORETICAL CONCEPTS

2.1. Introduction to Training

Definition :

It is a learning process that involves the acquisition of knowledge, sharpening


of skills, concepts, rules, or changing of attitudes and behaviors to enhance the
performance of employees.

• Training is activity leading to skilled behavior.

• It's not what you want in life, but it's knowing how to reach it

• It's not where you want to go, but it's knowing how to get there

• It's not how high you want to rise, but it's knowing how to take off It may not
be quite the outcome you were aiming for. but it will be an outcome

• It's not what you dream of doing, but it's having the knowledge to do it

• It's not a set of goals, but it's more like a vision

• It's not the goal you set, but it's what you need to achieve it

Training is about knowing where you stand (no matter how good or bad the
current situation looks) at present, and where you will be after some point of time.
Training is about the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities through
professional development.

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2.2 Importance of Training and Development:

Optimum Utilization of Human Resources:

Training and Development helps in optimizing the utilization of human


resource that further helps the employee to achieve the organizational goals as well as
their individual goals.

Development of Human Resources:

Training and Development helps to provide an opportunity and broad structure


for the development of human resources' technical and. behavioral skills in an
organization. It also helps the employees in attaining personal growth.

Development of skills of employees:

Training and Development helps in increasing the job knowledge and skills of
employees at each level. It helps to expand the horizons of human intellect and an
overall personality of the employees.

Productivity:

Training and Development helps in increasing the productivity of the


employees that helps the organization further to achieve its long-term goal.

Team spirit:

Training and Development helps in inculcating the sense of team work, team
spirit, and inter-team collaborations. It helps in inculcating the zeal to learn within the
employees.

Organization Climate:

Training and Development helps building the positive perception and feeling
about the organization. The employees get these feelings from leaders, subordinates,
and peers.

Quality:

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Training and Development helps in improving upon the quality of work and
work-life.

Healthy work-environment:

Training and Development helps in creating the healthy working environment.


It helps to build good employee, relationship so that individual goals
aligns with organizational goal.

Health and Safety:

Training and Development helps in improving the health and safety of the
organization thus preventing obsolescence.

Profitability:
Training and Development leads to improved profitability and more positive
attitudes towards profit orientation.

2.3.Training Methods:

There are various methods of training, which can be divided in to cognitive


and behavioral methods. Trainers need to understand the pros and cons of each
method, also its impact on trainees keeping their background and skills in mind before
giving training. Cognitive methods are more of giving theoretical training to the
trainees. The various methods under Cognitive approach provide the rules for how to
do something, written or verbal information, demonstrate relationships among
concepts, etc. These methods are associated with changes in knowledge and attitude
by stimulating learning. The various methods that come under Cognitive approach
are:

 Lectures
 Demonstrations
 Discussions
 Computer based training
 Intelligent tutorial systems
 Programmed instruction

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 Virtual reality

Lecture - A Method of Training:


It is one of the oldest methods of training. This method is used to create
understanding of a topic or to influence behavior, attitudes through lecture. A lecture
can be in printed or oral form. Lecture is telling someone about something. Lecture is
given to enhance the knowledge of listener or to give him the theoretical aspect of a
topic. Training is basically incomplete without lecture. When the trainer begins the
training session by telling the aim, goal, agenda, processes, or methods that will be
used in training that means the trainer is using the lecture method. It is difficult to
imagine training without lecture format. There are some variations in Lecture method.
The variation here means that some forms of lectures are interactive while some are
not.
Straight Lecture:

Straight lecture method consists of presenting information, which the trainee


attempts to absorb. In this method, the trainer speaks to a group about a topic.
However, it does not involve any kind of interaction between the trainer and the
trainees. A lecture may also take the form of printed text, such as books, notes, etc.
The difference between the straight lecture and the printed material is the trainer's
intonation, control of speed, body language, and visual image of the trainer. The
trainer in case of straight lecture can decide to vary from the training script, based on
the signals from the trainees, whereas same material in print is restricted to what is
printed.

A good lecture consists of introduction, of the topic, purpose of the lecture,


and priorities and preferences of the order in which the topic will be covered.

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Main Features of Lecture Method

some of the main features of lecture method are:

• Inability to identify and correct misunderstandings

• Less expensive

• Can be reached large number of people at once

• Knowledge building exercise

• Less effective because lectures require long periods of trainee inactivity

Demonstration Training Method:

This method is a visual display of how something works or how to do


something. As an example, trainer shows the trainees how to perform or how to do the
tasks of the job. In order to be snore effective, demonstration method should be
should be accompanied by the discussion or lecture method.

To carry out an effective demonstration, a trainer first prepares the lesson plan
by breaking the task to be performed into smaller modules, easily learned parts. Then,
the trainer sequentially organizes, those modules and prepares an explanation for why
that part is required.

You will be doing so they understand what you will be showing them.
Explains why it should be carried out in that way.

The difference between the lecture method and the demonstration .method is
the level of involvement of the trainee. In the lecture method, the more the trainee is
involved, the more learning will occur. The financial costs that occur in the
demonstration method are as follows:

• Cost of training facility for the program

• Cost of materials that facilitate training

• Food, travel, lodging for the trainees and the trainers

• Compensation of time spent in training to trainers and trainees

• Cost related to creating content, material

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Cost related to the organization of the training After completing the
demonstration the trainer provide feedback, both positive and or negative, give the
trainee the opportunity to do the task and describe what he is doing and why.

Discussion Training Method:

This method uses a lecturer to provide the learners with context that is supported,
elaborated, explains, or expanded on through interactions both among the trainees and
between the trainer and the trainees. The interaction and the communication between
these two make it much more effective and powerful than the lecture method. If the
Discussion method is used with proper sequence i.e. lectures, followed by discussion
and questioning, can achieve higher level knowledge objectives, such as problem
solving and principle learning.

The Discussion method consists a two-way flow of communication i.e.


knowledge in the form of lecture is communicated to trainees, and then understanding
is conveyed back by trainees to trainer.

Understanding is conveyed in the form of verbal and non-verbal feedback that


enables the trainer to determine whether the material is understood. If yes, then
definitely it would help out the trainees to implement it at their workplaces and if not,
the trainer may need to spend, more time on that particular area by presenting the
information again in a different manlier.

Questioning can be done by both ways i.e. the trainees and the trainer. When
the trainees ask questions, they explain their thinking about the content of the lecture.
A trainer who asks questions stimulates thinking about the content of the lecture.
Asking and responding questions are beneficial to trainees because it enhance
understanding and keep the trainees focused on the content. Besides that, discussions,
and interactions allow the trainee to be actively engaged in the material of the trainer.
This activity helps in improving recall.

Computer-Based Training (CBT):

With the world-wide expansion of companies and changing technologies, the


demands for knowledge and skilled employees have increased more than ever, which
in turn, is putting pressure on HR department to provide training at lower costs, Many
organizations are now implementing CBT as an alternative to classroom based

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training to accomplish those goals. Some of the benefits of Computer-Based Training
are:

According to a recent survey, about 75% of the organizations arc providing


training to employees through Intranet or Internet. Internet is not the method of
training, but has become the technique of delivering training. The growth of electronic
technology has created alternative training delivery systems. CBT does not require
face-to-face interaction with a human trainer. This method is so varied in its
applications that it is difficult to describe in concise terms.

• Intelligent tutorial system


• Program instruction
Intelligent Tutorial System (ITS):

This Intelligent Tutorial system uses artificial intelligence to assist in training


or tutoring the participants. This system learns through trainee responses. Features of
Intelligent Tutorial Systems (ITS) -

• It selects the appropriate level of instructions for the participants

• It guides the trainees

• It is a text-based system

• It also evaluates the training program

• It also improves the methodology for teaching the trainee based on the
information

• It is an interactive system.

• It determines the trainee’s level 'of understanding

Intelligent Tutorial System (ITS) comprises of 5 Components:

• A domain expert also called the expert knowledge base

• A trainee model — stores the information on how the trainee is performing


during
the training program

• A scenario generator

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• A training session manager - interprets trainee's responses and responds either
with tutoring, more content or information.

• A user interface - allows the trainee to communicate with the intelligent


tutorial
System.

Programmed Instruction (PI):

Programmed instruction is a Computer-based training that comprises of


graphics, multimedia, text that is connected to one another and is stored in memory.
Programmed instruction is the procedure of guiding the participants strategically
through the information in a way that facilitates the most effective and efficient
learning. It provides the participant with content, information, asks questions, and
based on the answer goes to the next level of information i.e. if the trainee gives the
correct answer; one branch moves the trainee forward to the new information. And if
the trainee gives the wrong answer then different branch is activated, talking the
trainee back to the review relevant information in more elaborate manner. This
method allows the trainees to go through the content according to the individual
speed, and capability, Those trainees, who respond better, move through the content
rapidly.

Programmed Instruction also comes in

• Printed form i.e. books

• Tape

• Interactive Video

• Other formats

In programmed instruction, trainees receive information in substantial amount


and then tested on their retention of information. If the trainees are not able to retain
the information, they are referred back to the original information. If the trainees
retain the information, they are referred to the next log of information that is to be
learned. Features of Programmed Instruction some of the features of programmed
instructions are:

• It provides immediate feedback to trainee response

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• It frequently reviews the content

• It programs small learning steps that results in fewer response errors

• It allows trainees to move through the content at their own speed, or


Capability

• It requires frequent active responses by the trainees

Games and Simulations:

Games; and Simulations are structured and sometimes unstructured, that are
usually played for enjoyment sometimes are used for training purposes as an
educational tool. Training games and simulations are different from work as they arc
designed to reproduce or simulate events, circumstances, processes that take place in.
trainees" job. A Training Game is defined as spirited activity or exercise in which
trainees compete with each other according to the defined set of rules.

Simulation is creating computer versions of real-life games. Simulation is about


imitating or making judgment or opining how events might occur in a real .situation.
It can entail intricate numerical modeling, role playing without the support of
technology, or combinations.

Training games and simulations are now seen as an effective tool for training because
its key components are:

• Challenge
• Rules
• Interactivity
These three components are quite essential when it comes to learning.
Some of the examples of this technique are:

Trainees can therefore experience these events, processes, games in a controlled


setting where they can develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes or can find out
concepts that will improve their performance.

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The various methods that come under Games and Simulations are:

• Behavior-modeling
• Business games
• Case studies
• Equipment stimulators
• In-basket technique
• Role plays

Behavior Modeling:

Behavior Modeling uses the innate inclination for people to observe others to
discover how to do something new. It is more often used in combination with some
other techniques. Procedure of Behavior Modeling Technique

In this method, some kind of process or behavior is videotaped and then is


watched by the trainees. Games and simulation section is also included because once
the trainees see the videotape, they practice the behavior through role plays or other
kind of simulation techniques. The trainee first observes the behavior modeled in the
video and then reproduces the behavior on the job. The skills that are required to build
up are defined

A brief overview of the theory is then provided to the trainers

Then, trainees are given instructions that what specific learning points or critical
behavior they have to watch

Then the expert is used to model the suitable behaviors

Then, the trainees are encouraged to practice the suitable behavior in a role
play or through any other method of simulation.

Trainees are then provided with some opportunities to give reinforcement for
appropriate imitation of the model's behavior

In the end, trainer ensures that trainees appropriately reinforce the behavior on
the work place

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Behavior modeling focuses on developing behavioral and interpersonal skills. This
type of method can be used for training in

• Sales training

• Interviewee training

• Interviewer training

• Safety training

• Interpersonal skills training

Business Games Training:

With the increase in globalization and changing technologies, many


organizations are now moving from board games lo computer based simulations,
using interactive multimedia (IM) and virtual reality (VR). Business games are the
type of simulators that try to present the way an industry, company, organization,
consultancy, or subunit of a company functions. Basically, they are based on the set of
rules, procedures, plans, relationships, principles derived from the research. In the
business games, trainees are given some information that describes a particular
situation and arc then asked to make decisions that will best suit in the favor of the
company. And then the system provides the feedback about the impact of their
decisions.

Again, on the basis of the feedback they are asked to make the decisions again.
This process continues until some meaningful results do not came out or some
predefined state of the organization exists or a specified number of trails are
completed. As an example, if the focus is on organization's financial state, the game
may end when the organization reach at desirable or defined profitability level. Some
of the benefits of the business games are:

• It develops leadership skills

• It improves application of total quality principles

• It develops skills in using quality tools

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• It strengthen management skills

• It demonstrates principles and concepts

• It explores and solves complex problem

Case Study Training Method

Case Studies try to simulate decision-making situation thai trainees may find at
their work place. It reflects the situations and complex problems faced by managers,
staff. HR, CEO, etc. The objective of the case study method is to get trainees to apply
known concepts and ideologies and ascertain new ones. The case study method
emphasize on approach to see a particular problem rather than a solution. Their
solutions are not as important as the understanding of advantages and disadvantages.
Procedure of the Case Study Method

The trainee is given with some written material, and the some complex
situations of a real or imaginary organization. A case study may range from 50 to 200
pages depending upon the problem of the organization.

A series of questions usually appears at the end of the ease study.

The longer case studies provide enough of the information to be examined


while the shorter ones require the trainee to explore and conduct research Lo gather
appropriate amount of information.

The trainee then makes certain judgment and opines about the case by
identifying and giving possible solutions to the problem.

In between trainees are given time to digest the information. If there is enough
time left, they are also allowed to collect relevant information that supports their
solution.

Once the individuals reach the solution of a problem, they meet in small
groups to discuss the options, solutions generated.

Then, the trainee meets with the trainer, who further discusses
the case. Case Study method focuses on:

• Building decision making skills '

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• Assessing and developing Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (ICSAs)
Developing communication and interpersonal skills

• Developing management skills.

• Developing procedural and strategic knowledge

IN-Basket Technique:

In-Basket Technique - It provides trainees with a log of written text


or information and requests, such as memos. messages, and reports, which would be
handled by manger, engineer, reporting officer, or administrator.

Procedure of the In-basket Technique

In this technique, trainee is given some information about the role to be played
such as, description, responsibilities, general context about the role.

The trainee is then given the log of materials that make up the in-basket and
asked to respond to materials within a particular time period.

After all the trainees complete in-basket, a discussion with the trainer takes
place. In this discussion the trainee describes the justification for the decisions.

The trainer then provides feedback, reinforcing decisions made suitably or


encouraging the trainee to increase alternatives for those made unsuitably.

A variation on the technique is to run multiple, simultaneous in-baskets in


which each trainee receives a different but organized set of information. It is
important that trainees must communicate with each other to accumulate the entire
information required to make a suitable decision.

This technique focuses on:

• Building decision making skills

• Assess and develops Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSAs)

• Develops of communication and interpersonal skills

• Develops procedural knowledge

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• Develops strategic knowledge

Role Play Training Method:

Role play is a simulation ill which each participant is given a role to play.
Trainees are given with some information related to description of the role, concerns,
objectives, responsibilities, emotions, etc. Then, a general description of the situation,
and the problem that each one of them faces, is given. For instance, situation could be
strike in factory, managing conflict, two parties in conflict, scheduling vacation days,
etc. Once the participants read their role descriptions, they act out their roles by
interacting with one another. Role Plays helps in

Developing interpersonal skills and communication skills

Conflict resolutions Group decision making Developing insight into one's own
behavior and its impact on others

There are various types of role plays, such as:

Multiple Role Play:

In this type of role play, all trainees are in groups, with each group acting out
the role play simultaneously. After the role play, each group analyzes the interactions
and identifies the learning point

Single Role Play:

One group of participants plays the role for the rest, providing demonstrations
of situation. Other participants observe the role play, analyze their interactions with
one another and learn from the play.

Role Rotation :

It starts as a single role play. After the interaction of participants,the trainer


will stop the role play and discuss what happened so far. Then the participants are
asked to exchange characters. This method allows a variety of ways to approach the
roles.

Spontaneous Role Play:

In this kind of role play, one of the trainees plays herself while the other
trainees play people with whom the first participant interacted before.

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Both the methods can be used effectively to change attitudes, but through
different means.

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT :

The more future oriented method and more concerned with education of the
employees. To become a better performer by education implies that management
development activities attempt to instill sound reasoning processes. Management
development method is further two parts:

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT):

The most frequently used method in smaller organizations that is on-the-job


training. This method of training uses more knowledgeable, experienced and skilled
employees such as mangers, supervisors to give training to less knowledgeable,
skilled, and experienced employees. OJT can be delivered in classrooms as well. This
type of training often takes place at the work place in informal manner.

Some key points on On-the-Job Training

On-the-Job Training is characterized by following points

It is done on ad-hoc manner with no formal procedure, or content

At the start of training, or during the training, no specific goals or objectives


are developed

Trainers usually have no formal qualification or training experience for


training.

Training is not carefully planned or prepared

The trainers are selected on the basis of technical expertise or area knowledge
Formal OJT programs are quite different from informal OJT. These programs are
carried out by identifying the employees who are having superior technical
knowledge and can effectively use one-to-one interaction technique. The procedure of
formal on-the-job training program is:

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• The participant observes a more experienced, knowledgeable, and
skilled trainer (employee)

• The method, process, and techniques are well discussed before, during
and after trainer has explained about performing the tasks

• When the trainee is prepared, the trainee starts performing on the work place

• The trainer provides continuing direction of work and feedback

The trainee is given more and more work so that he accomplishes the job
lawlessly The four techniques for on-the job development are:

• Coaching

• Mentoring

• Job Rotation

• Job Instruction Technique (JIT)

COACHING:
Coaching is one of the training methods, which is considered as a corrective
method for inadequate performance. According to a survey conducted by international
Coach Federation (1CF), more than 4,000 companies are using coach for their
executives. These coaches are experts most of the time outside consultants. A coach is
the best training plan for the CEO's because

• It is one-to-one interaction
• It can be done at the convenience of CEO
• It can be done on phone, meetings, through e-mails, chat
• It provides an opportunity to receive feedback from an expert
• It helps in identifying weaknesses and focus on the area that
needs improvement

This method best suits for the people at the top because if we see on emotional
front, when a person reaches the top, he gets lonely and it becomes difficult to find
someone to talk to. It helps in finding out the executive's specific developmental
needs, The needs can be identified through 60 degree performance reviews..

Mentoring:

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Mentoring is an ongoing relationship that is developed between a senior and
junior employee. Mentoring provides guidance .and clear understanding of how the
organization goes to achieve its vision and mission to the junior employee.

The meetings are not as structured and regular than in coaching. Executive
mentoring is generally done by someone inside the company. The executive can learn
a Jot from mentoring. By dealing with diverse mentee's, the executive is given the
chance to grow professionally by developing management skills and learning how to
work with people with diverse background, culture, and language and personality
types. Some key points on Mentoring

• Mentoring focus on attitude development


• Conducted for management-level employees
• Mentoring is done by someone inside the company
• It is one-to-one interaction
• It helps in identifying weaknesses and focus on the
urea that needs improvement .

Job Rotation:

For the executive, job rotation takes on different perspectives. The executive is
usually not simply going to another department. In some vertically integrated
organizations, for example, where the supplier is actually part of same organization or
subsidiary, job rotation might be to the supplier to see how the business operates from
the supplier-point of view. Learning how the organization is perceived from the
outside broadens the executive's outlook on the process of the organization. Or the
rotation might be to a foreign office to provide a global perspective.

For managers being developed for executive roles, rotation to different functions in
the company is regular carried out.

An organized and helpful way to develop talent for the management or


executive level of the organization is job rotation. It is the process of preparing
employees at a lower level to replace someone at the next higher level. It is generally
done for the designations that are crucial for the effective and efficient functioning of
the organization.

Benefits of Job Rotation:

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Some of the major benefits of job rotation are:

It provides the employees with opportunities to broaden the horizon of


knowledge, skills, and abilities by working in different departments, business units,
functions, and countries

Identification of Knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) required It


determines the areas where improvement is required

Assessment of the employees who have the potential and caliber for filling the
position

Job Instruction Technique (JIT):

Job Instruction Technique (JIT) uses a strategy with focus on knowledge


(factual and procedural), skills and attitudes development. Procedure of Job
Instruction Technique (JIT) .

JIT consists of four steps:

Plan:

This step includes a written breakdown of the work to be done because the
trainer and the trainee must understand that documentation is must and important for
the familiarity of work. A trainer who is aware of the work well is likely to do many
things and in the process might miss few things. Therefore, a structured analysis and
proper documentation ensures that all the points are covered in the training program.
The second step is to find out what the trainee knows and what training should
focus on.

Present:

In this step, trainer provides the synopsis of the job while presenting the
participants the different aspects of the work, When the trainer finished, the trainee
demonstrates how to do the job and why is that done in that specific manner. Trainee
actually demonstrates the procedure .while emphasizing the key points and safety
instructions.

Trial:

This step actually a kind of rehearsal step, in which trainee tries to perform
the work and the trainer is able to provide instant feedback. In this step, the focus is
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on improving the method of instruction because a trainer considers that any error if
occurring may he a function of training not the trainee. This step allows the trainee to
see the after effects of using an incorrect method. The trainer then helps the trainee
by questioning and guiding to identify the correct procedure.

Follow-up:

In this step, the trainer checks the trainee's job frequently after the training
program is over to prevent bad work habits from developing.

OFF THE JOB TRAINING:

There are many management development techniques that an employee can


take in off the job. The few popular methods are:

• Sensitivity Training
• Transactional Analysis
• Straight Lectures/lectures
Sensitivity Training:

Sensitivity training is about making people understand about themselves


andothers reasonably, which is. done by developing in them social sensitivity and
behavioral flexibility. . Social sensitivity in one word is empathy. It is ability of an
individual to sense what others feel and think from their own point of view.
Behavioral flexibility is ability to behave suitably in light of understanding.'

Procedure of Sensitivity Training

Sensitivity Training Program requires three steps:

The trainees become aware of the inadequacy of the old values. This can be
done when the trainee faces dilemma in which his old values is not able to provide
proper guidance.

The first step consists of a small procedure:

An unstructured group of 10-15 people is formed. Unstructured group without


any objective looks to the trainer for its guidance But the trainer refuses to provide

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guidance and assume leadership Soon, the trainees are motivated to resolve the
uncertainly, Then, they try to form some hierarchy. Some try assuming leadership role
which may not be liked by other trainees Then, they started realizing that what they
desire to do and realize the alternative ways of dealing with the situation
Development of new values:

With the trainer's support, trainees begin t o examine their interpersonal


behavior and giving each other feedback. The reasoning of the feedbacks are
discussed which motivates trainees to experiment with range of new behaviors and
values. This process constitutes the second step in the change process of the
development of these values.

Refreezing the new ones:

This step depends upon how much opportunity the trainees get to practice their
new behaviors and values at their work place.

Transactional Analysis:

Transactional Analysis provides trainees with a realistic and useful method for
analyzing and understanding the behavior of others. In every social interaction,
there is a motivation provided by one person and a reaction to that motivation given
by another person. This motivation-reaction relationship between two persons is
a transaction.

Transactional analysis can be done by the ego states of an individual.

An ego state is a system of feelings accompanied by a related set of behaviors.

There are basically three ego states:

Child:

It is a collection of recordings in the brain of an individual of behaviors,


attitudes, and impulses which come to her naturally from her own understanding as a

child. The characteristics of this ego are to be spontaneous, intense. Unconfident,


reliant, probing, anxious, etc. Verbal clues that a person is operating from its child
state are the use of words like "I guess", “I suppose", etc. and non verbal clues
like, giggling, coyness, silent, attention seeking, etc.

Parent:

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It is a collection of recordings in the brain of an individual of behaviors,
attitudes, and impulses imposed on her in her childhood from various sources such as,
social, parents,' friends, etc. The characteristics of this ego are to be overprotective
isolated, rigid, bossy, etc. Verbal clues that a person is operating from its parent states
are the use of words like, always, should, never, etc and non-verbal clues such as, -
raising eyebrows, pointing an accusing finger at somebody, etc.

Adult:

It is a collection of reality testing, rational behavior, decision-making, etc. A


person in this ego state verifies, updates the data which she has received from the .
other two states. It is a shift from the taught and felt concepts to tested concepts. All.
of us evoke behavior from one ego state which is responded to by the other person
from any of these three states.

Straight Lecture:

Straight lecture method consists of presenting information, which the trainee


attempts to absorb. In this method, the trainer speaks to a group about a topic.
However, it does not involve any kind of interaction between the trainer and the
trainees. A lecture may also take the form of printed text, such as books, notes, etc.
The difference between the straight lecture and the printed material is the trainer's
intonation, control of speed, body language, and visual image of the trainer. The
trainer in case of straight lecture can decide to vary from the training script, based on
the signals from the trainees, whereas same material in print is restricted to what is
printed.

A good, lecture consists of introduction of the topic, purpose of the lecture,


and priorities and preferences of the order in which the topic will be covered.

Main Features of Lecture Method

some of the main features of lecture method are:

• Inability to identify and correct misunderstandings

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• Less expensive
• Can be reached large number of people at once
• Knowledge building exercise
• Less effective because lectures require long periods of trainee inactivity

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN ULTRA TECH

TRAINING;

• Required to enhance the skills


• On the job and behavioral
• Setting smart goals
• Competency mapping
• Instructional study
• Identification
• In-house and external
ON JOB TRAINING ARE;

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN (ID);

• A-ANALYSE THE NEED


• D-DESIGN TRAINING
• D-DEVELOP
• I-IMPLEMENT
• E-EVALUATE
INSTRUCTIONAL STUDY

Four steps

• Prepare
• Present
• Practice

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• Test

2.4. TRAINING METHODOLOGIES

On the job training – using condition appraisals:

The condition appraisal is carried out as per preventive maintenance schedules


and also whenever the equipment is under breakdown. The actual measurement are
taken and compared against the ideal values, if there is any variation observed beyond
permissible limits the reason for the same is analyzed by the team. The usage of
condition appraisals employees diagnosis and correct machinery problem.

Training:

The why – why analysis a systematic approach for probing reasons for an
equipment breakdown / failure. The continuous questioning of “WHY” at each stage
for each reason helps in zeroing down to the root cause. The root cause if found to be
that of related to skill the same is captured by the SDPT and suitable training program
is designed and delivered. The PACT pillar reports monthly the MIS to management
in which the number of why – why analysis made, number of repetitive stoppages
occurred. The why – why analysis is meant for fact – finding and not aimed at
faultfinding.

SPLs (Single Point Lesson)

• The first quadrant – I know

• Second quadrant – I have demonstrated

• Third quadrant – I have practiced

• Fourth quadrant – I can teach

• SOP (Standard operating procedures)

• Self learning

• Health education programmes

• Sales talk

• E-learning & Sharing of best practices

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2.5.Training Process

Classroom instruction:

Each net speed leadership module begins with face to face group instruction
facilitated by a certified trainer. You may choose to have one of you may use on of
our certified trainers. Employing a stylish and powerfully designed electronic
presentation. Participant work nook and detailed facilitator, insightful small group
discussion, skills practice sessions and practical application. Participants return to
their jobs with relevant tools and an action plan to apply them right away.

4.RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4.1 Statement of the problem:

Training is a key factor in updating the skill levels of the employees. Due to
rapid changes in the present scenario the company needs to upgrade the skills of the
employees. Most of the situations while introducing new concepts and techniques
managers commonly overlooked on training modules. At ultra tech the technological
changes that are happening rapidly since its inception.

4.2.Need for the study:

Training is a ongoing process. company is investing huge amounts on training


on upgrading their employees skills in turn organization excepting its employees to be
high performers .so it it is needed to be assed periodically to make t significant in
improving performance levels and it's productivity

4.3.Objectives of the study:

• To find out the awareness levels of the employees on training programs in the
org.

• To assess the employee opinion on present training methods & programs.

• To assess the implementation of the training programs.

• To find out the motivational levels of the employees

4.4.Hypothesis:

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• Employee awareness on the training program influences employee positive
opinion towards the training & org.

• Effective implementation of the training programs influences employee


motivational levels.

4.5.Scope of the study:

The study is confined to permanent workmen of the Ultra Tech Cement Ltd,
Tadipatri, Anantapur, and therefore the findings may be generalized only to them.

4.6.Sampling Procedure:

Sample Unit:
Respondents have been selected from different wings of Andhra Pradesh
Cement Works.

Sample size:

Respondents are mostly selected from the Executive level.Sample size is limited
to 50 due to availability and the busy scheduled of the employees.

Sampling Method:

The Sampling Method used was Random Sampling.This Sampling Method was
used because of lack of time and lack of through knowledge about the Universe.

4.7. Sources of Data:

Primary data : Questionnaire and observation of employees in the org.


Secondary data : Company records ,books and internet etc.,
4.8.Designing of Questionnaire:

Questionnaire design is prepared on the basis of Likert Scale.

Likert Scale: - A statement with which the respondents show the amount of agreement
or disagreements. It is developed by utilizing the item analysis approach.Where in a
particular item is evaluated on the basis of how well it discriminates between those
persons whose total score is high and those whose score is low.

4.9. Data analysis tools:

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Chi-Square test:

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Formula:- χ2=∑ (Oij-Eij) /Eij
Where ‘O’ is observed frequency and ‘E’ is expected frequency.

Chi-square test is done to know two attributes are associated or not.And it tests
“the goodness of fit “of the observed frequencies with the expected frequencies.

4.10. Limitations for study:


• This study only belongs to the Ultra Tech Cement Ltd only.

• Most of the employees are not willing to express their opinions due to the
limited time.

5.1. DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

1. The training needs are identified according to the organizational analysis and task
analysis

Table – 5.1.1

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 10 20

agree 20 40

not decided 8 16

disagree 10 20

strongly disagree 2 4

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45
40
40
35
30
25
20 20
20 16
15
10
4
5
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

Regarding the identification of training needs based on organizational analysis


and task analysis 20% of the respondents strongly agreed, 40% agreed and 20%
disagreed and 4% strongly disagreed. From this analysis maximum numbers of
respondents are satisfied with identification of training based on organization and task
analysis.

2. Location and quality of training programs and facilities are ideal

Table – 5.1.2

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 5 10

agree 24 48

not decided 8 16

disagree 10 20

strongly disagree 3 6

46
60

48
50

40

30
20
20 16
10
10 6

0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

From the above graphical representation 10% strongly agreed, 48% agreed
with idealness of the location and quality of training programs. Whereas 20%
disagreed and another 6% strongly disagreed.

From this analysis we can describe that maximum number of employees are
agreeing with the idealness of location and quality of training programmes.

3.Measuring and Monitoring process of job content in this org is effective.

Table – 5.1.3

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 10 20

agree 24 48

not decided 5 10

disagree 7 14

strongly disagree 4 8

47
60

48
50

40

30
20
20
14
10 8
10

0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

The above information clearly that 68% of respondents agree that measuring
and monitoring process of job content in this organization is effective. 14% disagree
and 8% strongly disagree.

4.The present performance appraisal system & merit rating system assess traning
needs effectively

Table – 5.1.4

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 8 16

agree 20 40

not decided 7 14

disagree 10 20

strongly disagree 5 10

48
45
40
40
35
30
25
20
20 16
14
15
10
10
5
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

The above graph shows that 40% of the respondents normally agree with the
statement. 16% of them strongly agree and 20% of the respondents disagree where as
10% strongly disagree.

5.Every one in the org is informed about the programs that are conducted

Table – 5.1.5

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 10 20

agree 16 32

not decided 6 12

disagree 10 20

strongly disagree 8 16

49
35 32
30

25
20 20
20
16
15 12
10

0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

The above statement (everyone in the organization is informed about the


programs that are conducted) specifies 32% of the employees agree and 20% strongly
agree with the statement. 20% of the employees disagree and 16 strongly disagree.
These clearly maximum numbers of employees agree that they are informed about the
programs conducted.

6.The objective of training program is clear.

Table – 5.1.6

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 10 20

agree 25 50

not decided 7 14

disagree 6 12

strongly disagree 2 4

50
60
50
50

40

30
20
20
14
12
10 4

0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

From the response received from the survey most of the respondents are
agreeing that training process objective is clear. Because the graph shows 20% the
respondents are strongly agreeing with the statement and 50% are agreeing but only
4% is strongly disagree

7.Training is helpful for career development

Table – 5.1.7

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 11 22

agree 30 60

not decided 1 2

disagree 6 12

strongly disagree 2 4

51
70
60
60

50

40

30
22
20
12
10 4
2
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

Regarding the statement (training is helpful for career development) maximum


respondents agree that is 60%, 22% among them agree and remaining 12% disagree.
From this maximum number of respondents is accepting that training programs are
helpful for their career development.

8.Implementing of off the job training programs n the org is effective.

Table – 5.1.8

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 9 18

agree 19 38

not decided 5 10

disagree 13 26

strongly disagree 4 8

52
40 38

35

30 26
25
20 18

15
10
10 8

5
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

From the survey out of 50 respondents 38% of the respondents agreed that
implementing of off the job training programs in the organization is effective, 18%
strongly agree and 26% more disagree and only 8% strongly disagree with the
statement.

9.Training program is helpful for updating competencies skills

Table – 5.1.9

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 10 20

agree 16 32

not decided 12 24

disagree 8 16

strongly disagree 4 8

53
35 32
30
24
25
20
20
16
15

10 8

0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

Regarding this statement (training program is helpful for updating


competencies skills ) 32% of the respondents agreed and 20% strongly agreed and
16% disagreed. This shows respondents agree much with the statement.

10.T&D classes are helpful to perform the new responsibilities and duties

Table – 5.1.10

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 8 16

agree 13 26

not decided 12 24

disagree 11 22

strongly disagree 6 12

54
30
26
24
25 22

20
16
15 12

10

0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

For this statement (training and development classes are helpful to perform the
new responsibilities and duties) 26% of the employees agree 16% strongly agreed and
12% strongly disagreed.

From the analysis it can be understood training and development classes are
helpful to perform new responsibilities and duties.

11.Online training programs are available in the org

Table – 5.1.11

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 12 24

agree 26 52

not decided 2 4

disagree 7 14

strongly disagree 3 6

55
60
52
50

40

30 24

20
14

10 6
4

0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

The above information shows that maximum number of employees 52% are
satisfied in regarding the statement (Online training programs are available in the org)
24% strongly agreed and 14% disagreed. Remaining 6% strongly disagreed.

12.Your feedback after training program is valued by the management

Table – 5.1.12

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 6 12

agree 20 40

not decided 4 8

disagree 15 30

strongly disagree 5 10

56
45
40
40
35
30
30
25
20
15 12
10
10 8

5
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

The above information shows that maximum number of employees 40% are
satisfied in regarding the statement (your feedback after the training program is
valued by the management) 12% strongly agreed and 30% disagreed. Remaining 10%
strongly disagreed.

The analysis shows that maximum number of employees feedback after


training program is valued.

13.The factor job requirement influences me to participate in the training

Table – 5.1.13

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 10 20

agree 22 44

not decided 8 16

disagree 7 14

strongly disagree 3 6

57
50
44
45
40
35
30
25
20
20 16
14
15
10 6
5
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

The above analysis shows that 44% agreed and 20% strongly agreed. Hence it
quite clear that the job requirement factor influences the respondents to participate in
the training program

14. I am satisfied with the appropriateness of the training courses to my job

Table – 5.1.14

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 18 36

agree 17 34

not decided 2 4

disagree 12 24

strongly disagree 1 2

58
40
36
34
35

30
24
25
20
15

10
4
5 2
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

From the above table we can say that 34% employees agreed 36% strongly
agreed and 24% disagreed and 2% strongly disagreed.

The analysis shows that maximum number of employees is satisfied with the
appropriateness of the training courses to job need.

15. What are the methods followed while training

Table – 5.1.15

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

coaching 10 20

lecture 13 26

seminar 15 30

job rotation 12 24

59
35
30
30
26
24
25
20
20

15

10

0
coaching lecture seminar job rotation

Interpretation:

From the above table 20% of the employees said that coaching method
followed while training, 30% of the employees said that seminar method followed
while training,

16.How often training is conducted

Table – 5.1.16

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

monthly 22 44

quarterly 11 22

half yearly 14 28

annually 3 6

60
50
44
45
40
35
30 28

25 22
20
15
10 6
5
0
monthly quarterly half yearly annually

Interpretation:

From the above table 44% of the employees said that the training is conducted
monthly,22% of the employees said that the training is conducted quarterly. From this
table we can analyze that the organization will conduct the training programs
monthly.

17. Proper training sessions have impact on learning of employees

Table – 5.1.17

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 12 24

agree 19 38

not decided 7 14

disagree 9 18

strongly disagree 3 6

61
40 38

35

30
24
25
20 18
14
15

10
6
5
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

For this statement (Proper training sessions have impact on learning of


employees) 24% of the employees agree 38% strongly agreed and 6% strongly
disagreed.

18.Is management trying to update employee skills

Table – 5.1.18

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 13 26

agree 21 42

not decided 4 8

disagree 8 16

strongly disagree 4 8

62
45 42
40
35
30 26
25
20 16
15
10 8 8

5
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

Regarding the statement (Is management trying to update employee skills)


maximum respondents strongly agree that is 42%, 26% among them agree and
remaining 16% disagree. From this maximum number of respondents is accepting that
the management is trying to update employee skills

19. The T & D program decrease stress, tension, frustration & conflict among the
employees

Table – 5.1.19

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 4 8

agree 13 26

not decided 15 30

disagree 10 20

strongly disagree 8 16

63
35
30
30
26
25
20
20
16
15

10 8

0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

For this statement (The T & D program decrease stress, tension, frustration &
conflict among the employees) 26% of the employees agree 8% strongly agreed and
20% strongly disagreed.

20.Do you feel T & D program improve relationship between workers and
management

Table – 5.1.20

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 10 20

agree 20 40

not decided 9 18

disagree 6 12

strongly disagree 5 10

64
45
40
40
35
30
25
20
20 18

15 12
10
10
5
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

From the above table maximum no. of employees 40% feel that T & D
program improve relationship between workers and management , 20% strongly
agree, 12% disagree and 10% strongly disagree related to the statement.

21. Proper planning is necessary while training

Table – 5.1.21

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 12 24

agree 18 36

not decided 5 10

disagree 9 18

strongly disagree 6 12

65
40
36
35
30
24
25
20 18

15 12
10
10
5
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

Regarding the statement (Proper planning is necessary while training)


maximum respondents strongly agree that is 36%, 24% strongly agree and 18%
disagree, remaining 12% strongly disagree.

22. T & D program helps to handle additional work.

Table – 5.1.22

Opinion No.of respondents Percentage

strongly agree 13 26

agree 20 40

not decided 6 12

disagree 10 20

strongly disagree 1 2

66
45
40
40
35
30 26
25
20
20
15 12
10
5 2
0
strongly agree not disagree strongly
agree decided disagree

Interpretation:

From the above table 40% of the employees feel that T & D program helps to
handle additional work, 26% strongly agree,20% disagree,2% of the employees are
strongly disagree to the above statement.

5.2. Hypothesis testing

5.2.1. Hypothesis –I

H0: Employee awareness on the training programs would not influences


employee positive opinion towards the training & org.

H1: Employee awareness on the training programs influences employee positive


opinion towards the training & org.

OBSERVED FREQUENCY (O):-

Employee positive opinion


Employee

Agree Disagree Total

Agree 20 14 34
Disagree 5 11 16
Total 25 25 50

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sawarenes
EXPECTED FREQUENCY(E):-

Employee positive opinion


awarenessEmployee

Agree Disagree Total

Agree 19.72 14.28 34


Disagree 9.28 6.72 16
Total 25 25 50

2
χ2=∑ (Oij-Eij) /Eij

O E O-E (O-E)^2 (O-E)^2/E


20 19.72 0.28 0.0784 0.0039
14 14.28 0.28 0.0784 0.0054
5 9.28 4.28 18.31 1.973
11 6.72 4.28 18.31 2.724
Total 4.7063

Degree of freedom = (r-1)(c-1)= (2-1)(2-1)= 1

Table value at 99 % confidence level = 3.85

Calculated value = 4.7063

Calculated value is greater than the table value. So H1 is accepted. And H0 is


rejected.

5.2.2. Hypothesis –II

H0: Effective implementation of the training programs would not influences


employee motivational levels.

H1: Effective implementation of the training programs influences employee


motivational levels

OBSERVED FREQUENCY(O):-
Employee Motivation
Agree Disagree Total
Agree 18 9 27
Disagree 58 15 23
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Effective Implementation
Total 26 24 50

EXPECTED FREQUENCY(E):-
Employee Motivation
Effective Implementation

Agree Disagree Total


Agree 14.04 12.96 27
Disagree 11.96 11.04 23
Total 26 24 50

2
χ2=∑ (Oij-Eij) /Eij
O E O-E (O-E)^2 (O-E)^2/E
18 14.04 3.96 15.68 1.116
9 12.96 3.96 15.68 1.209
8 11.96 3.96 15.68 1.311
15 11.04 3.96 15.68 1.420
Total 5.056

Degree of freedom = (r-1)(c-1)= (2-1)(2-1)= 1

Table value at 99 % confidence level = 3.85

Calculated value = 5.056

Calculated value is greater than the table value. So H1 is accepted. And H0 is


rejected

6. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

• 58 % of the employees are completely satisfied with the location & quality of
training programs and facilities are ideal, 16 % of the employees are

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moderately satisfied, 26 % of the employees are completely dissatisfied about
the quality of the training programs.

• 46 % of the employees feel that the T & D classes are more helpful to perform
new responsibilities and duties, 24 % of the employees feel that the T & D
classes

• are helpful at some extent to perform new responsibilities and duties, 30 % of


the employees are completely dissatisfied with the T & D classes.

• 76 % of the employees said that the online training programs are available in
the org,20 % of the employees said that the online programs are not available
in the org, 4% of the employees having no idea about the online programs.

• 22 % of the employees said that the training programs will be conducted once
in a month.6% of the employees said that the training programs will be
conducted once in a year.

• 72% of the employees feel that the training programs are helpful for carrier
development,16 % of the employees feel that the training programs are not
helpful for carrier development, 2 % of the employees having no idea .

• 68 % of the employees said that the management is trying to update the


employees skills,24 % of the employees said that the management will not try
to update the employees skills.

• 58 % of the employees feel that the effective training programs will change
the behavior of the employees,18 % of the employees having no idea,24 %
employees feel that the effective training programs will not change the
behavior of the employees.

• 60 % of the employees feel that the T & D programs improve the relationships
between workers & management,22 % of the employees feel that the T & D
programs may not be improve the relationships between workers &
management.

7. SUMMARY OF SUGGESTIONS

 Based on the requirements, it is observed that Programming type of training is


highly demanded by the industrials employees.

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 It is suggested by the employees that sufficient time/duration for certain
programme should be increased, as employees feel, the duration is very less
for certain programme.
 concentration should be given on measuring Training effectiveness and adopt
sophisticated techniques to identify the needs of training which helps in
knowing employees requirements
 Training centre should conduct brainstorming sessions with the managers to
identify specific training needs that they can impart it to their sub-ordinates.
 Training Program should be conducted in such a way that the effectiveness in
improving quality of work should be of great extent to all the employees,
which increases the quality of products.
 All the information regarding training Programme/Courses should reach every
employee in a systemic way.
 The employees should not get transferred often from one job to another job
after acquiring sufficient knowledge in their relevant work.
 The personnel department should analyze training feed back regularly from
the employees and take remedial measures to improve the same.
 Outside training should be considered rather attending inside the factory
atmosphere, which lacks interest in the employees.
 The personal department should give high importance to the training by
introducing new Methods/Techniques.
 All the employees should be given computer based trainings related to their
work as well as in general to cope with the present scenario.
 Training should be made compulsory to all the employees of the Organization.

A1.Annexure –I

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A study on Training & Development in Ultra Tech Cement Ltd

Name :

Age :

Sex :

Designation :

Questionnaire

1.The training needs are identified according to the organizational analysis and task
analysis

a)Strongly agree b)agree


c)not decided d)disagree ( )
e)strongly disagree

2.Location and quality of training programs and facilities are ideal

a)Strongly agree b)agree


c)not decided d)disagree ()
e)strongly disagree

3.Measuring and Monitoring process of job content in this org is effective.

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

4.The present performance appraisal system & merit rating system assess training
needs effectively

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

5.Every one in the org is informed about the programs that are conducted

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

6.The objective of training program is clear.

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

7.Training is helpful for career development

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a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

8.Implementing of off the job training programs n the org is effective.

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

9.Training program is helpful for updating competencies skills

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

10.T&D classes are helpful to perform the new responsibilities and duties

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

11.Online training programs are available in the org

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

12.Your feedback after training program is valued by the management

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

13.The factor job requirement influences me to participate in the training

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

14.I am satisfied with the appropriateness of the training courses to my job

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

15.What are the methods followed while training

a)coaching b)lecture c)seminar d)job rotation

16.How often training is conducted

a)monthly b)quarterly c)half yearly d)annually

17.Proper training sessions have impact on learning of employees

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

18.Is management trying to update employee skills

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

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19.The T & D program decrease stress,tension,frustration & conflict among the
employees

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

20.Do you feel T & D program improve relationship between workers and
management

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

21. Proper planning is necessary while training

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

22. T & D program helps to handle additional work.

a)Strongly agree b)agree c)not decided d)disagree e)strongly disagree

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A2.Annexure –II

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Books:

1. David A. Decenzo/Stephen P. Robins (2004) Personal and Human Resource


Management

2. A. Monappa (2004), Personal Management.

3. Kanka, Human Resource Management.

4. K.Aswathappa, Human Resource and Personnel Management, Tata McGraw


Hill, 2007

5. Biswajeet Pattanayak (2005), Human Resource Management,

6. Subharao, Human Resource Management

7. Edwin B.Flippo, Personnel Management, McGraw Hill.

8. C.R.Kothari, Reseaech Methodology.

Web Sites:

1. www.wikipedia.org

2. www.naukrihub/training and development.com

3. www.citehr.com

4. www.mbaguys.net

5. www.adityabirla.com

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