International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences

  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 1

Contemporary learning and development tools for human capital development initiatives

  • Author:
  • S. Rajamohan, M Lucas
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 21 to 28

*Professor, Alagappa Institute of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi

**Research Scholar, Alagappa Institute of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Abstract

Learning and Development (L& D) is one of the initiatives of Human Capital. It is concerned with organizational activity. It aimed at enhancing the performance of individuals and groups in organizational settings. It has been known by several names, including "human resource development", and "learning and development".

Indian Organizations have realized the importance of corporate training. This is the modern approach of Learning and development. Training is considered as more of retention tool than a cost. The training system in Indian Industry has been changed to create a smarter workforce. This also yields the best results. This research explores at how learning and development tools can be the human capital development initiatives. The L & D activities in an organization affect the work performance of the employees. Some of the IT sectors efficiently manage its employees and provide training for its employees. Companies offer in different areas like the technical training, induction training, leadership training, cross cultural training etc.

Keywords

Learning, Development, initiatives, Contemporary learning tools, Employee performance