A comparative study of training and development practices in cement industries

Human Resource Development (HRD) plays significant role in development and management of human resources in an organization. Training and development is most important activity in any organization to improvement of the skills and also impart new skills. Now, every industrial organization is emphasizing the training and development of its employees. As such, a sample survey was conducted to study the training and development practices of cement industries located in Karnataka by selecting the cement industries in Gulbarga and Yadgir districts. Primary data was collected on different aspects of HRD, Training, Development, performance appraisal, etc using interview schedule and about 500 employees working in cement industries were surveyed. It is suggested from the study that there is need to go for regular training in these industries. The industries should think that training and development is an essential investment and not an unnecessary expense as it also improves the productivity of the organization.