Induction training
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Induction training is a type of training
given as an initial preparation upon taking up a post. Its goal is to help new employees reach the level of performance expected from an experienced worker. It often contains information dealing with the layout of the firm's operating facility, health
and safety
measures and security systems. An attempt may also be made to introduce the individual to key employees and give an impression of the culture
of the organisation, it is a critical time for the employer to gain commitment from the employee, and the latter to understand the expectations, targets and so on. The induction provides a really good opportunity to socialise and brief the newcomer on the company's overall strategy, performance standards, etc. Induction training should, according to TPI-theory
, include development of theoretical and practical skills, but also meet interaction needs that exist among the new employees.
To help start up
This training is done systematically and is often the responsibility of the immediate supervisor to make sure that its done smoothly.
If carefully done, it will save time and cost(in terms of faulty products or poor services, etc.). It is imperative that managers place their authority and power to make sure that the new employee is carefully helped to adjust to the new work surroundings and culture
Just as in schools, sometimes the work place may have "bullies", who may give the new employee the wrong impression of the company or organization at first.
These programs can play a critical role under the socialization to the organization in terms of performance, attitudes and organizational commitment.
Professional development
Professional development refers to skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement. Professional development encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework, conferences and informal learning...
given as an initial preparation upon taking up a post. Its goal is to help new employees reach the level of performance expected from an experienced worker. It often contains information dealing with the layout of the firm's operating facility, health
Health
Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain...
and safety
Safety
Safety is the state of being "safe" , the condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be...
measures and security systems. An attempt may also be made to introduce the individual to key employees and give an impression of the culture
Culture
Culture is a term that has many different inter-related meanings. For example, in 1952, Alfred Kroeber and Clyde Kluckhohn compiled a list of 164 definitions of "culture" in Culture: A Critical Review of Concepts and Definitions...
of the organisation, it is a critical time for the employer to gain commitment from the employee, and the latter to understand the expectations, targets and so on. The induction provides a really good opportunity to socialise and brief the newcomer on the company's overall strategy, performance standards, etc. Induction training should, according to TPI-theory
TPI-theory
The theory of TPI is an attempt to reconcile theoretical understanding of organizational socialization such as the process of integration.TPI-theory refers that new employees need to develop theoretical and practical skills towards the performance of the new job,but also satisfy needs of ...
, include development of theoretical and practical skills, but also meet interaction needs that exist among the new employees.
To help start up
This training is done systematically and is often the responsibility of the immediate supervisor to make sure that its done smoothly.
If carefully done, it will save time and cost(in terms of faulty products or poor services, etc.). It is imperative that managers place their authority and power to make sure that the new employee is carefully helped to adjust to the new work surroundings and culture
Just as in schools, sometimes the work place may have "bullies", who may give the new employee the wrong impression of the company or organization at first.
These programs can play a critical role under the socialization to the organization in terms of performance, attitudes and organizational commitment.