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Unit 1: Introduction to Training and Development

1.7 Review Questions Notes

1. In the changed economic scenario of the country, why has training assumed importance?
Elucidate.

2. There is a view that training is a waste of money. Do you agree with this view? Discuss.
3. What are the benefits of a systematic training?
4. What is training and why is it necessary?

5. “Employee training has become increasingly important as jobs have become more
sophisticated and influenced by technological changes” - comment.
6. Distinguish between the terms training and development.

7. HRD department should work for realizing the business goals with the tools of training
and development. Discuss.
8. Is training function qualitative in nature which cannot be measured? Discuss.

9. Explain the importance of training to an industrial concern.
10. “Training increases job-skills while development shapes attitudes.” In the light of this
statement explain the nature of relationship between training and development.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. semi-permanent 2. attitudes

3. broader society-based 4. best
5. long-term 6. advancement
7. organization 8. traditional
9. education 10. cost

11. senior managers 12. trainee
13. Technology 14. global
15. liberalization

1.8 Further Readings

Books Lee Knan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore (1959 to 1990).
Naisbitt John, “Megatrends”, New York, Warner Books, (1982).

Toffler Alvin, Future shock, McGraw Hill, New York, (1985).

Online links managementhelp.org/training/
www.businessballs.com › human resources

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