Abbott Industries, Employee Training Manual Introduction

Managers are responsible for developing training programs for new employees who
have been hired in any of the seven regional branches of Abbott Industries. The basic content of
this employee training program is outlined next.

EMPLOYEE TRAINING MANUAL OUTLINE

Abbott Industries will distribute this manual to all new managers to help familiarize
them with the day-to-day procedures of the company. Also, answers are provided to the
following questions with specific details included in each section.
 Where does the training manual fit with the training program?
 For whom is the manual designed, and what does it contain?
 How should the manual be used?
 Can the manual be used in a classroom setting?
 Can the manual be used as self-paced instructional material?
 Can study guides accompany the manual?

EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS

Well-trained employees are the key to the continued success of Abbott Industries.
Studies have shown that the most successful, productive employees are those who have
received extensive training. One of the positive results of a training program is that employees
often feel they have a strong stake in the company’s future. That internalized sense of
ownership is highly motivational. The next section in this training manual explains the program
outlines.