3. Back ground of the StudyBack ground of the Study
Training is an organized activity aimed atTraining is an organized activity aimed at
imparting information and/or instructions to improimparting information and/or instructions to impro
ve the recipient's performance or to help him or herve the recipient's performance or to help him or her
attain a required level of knowledge or skill.attain a required level of knowledge or skill.
Performance appraisal is a process of mini reviewsPerformance appraisal is a process of mini reviews
culminating in a one to one conversation betweenculminating in a one to one conversation between
managers and their reports. These are used tomanagers and their reports. These are used to
develop a shared understanding of the individual’sdevelop a shared understanding of the individual’s
performance.performance.
4. Objectives of the Study
• PrimaryObjectivePrimaryObjective
• SecondaryObjectivesSecondaryObjectives
5. Sources for AnalysisSources for Analysis
• Human Resource ManagementHuman Resource Management
related books.related books.
• Business Magazines.Business Magazines.
• Online magazines, newspapersOnline magazines, newspapers
and articles.and articles.
• HRM related websites.HRM related websites.
8. Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
• Where did things go wrong?Where did things go wrong?
• Who is responsible for this episode?Who is responsible for this episode?
• Should the training manager concede to Mr. Rao’sShould the training manager concede to Mr. Rao’s
demand for appropriate placement?demand for appropriate placement?
• What options are available to the training managerWhat options are available to the training manager
other than the termination of Mr. Rao’s service?other than the termination of Mr. Rao’s service?
• Did the division head of CAD/CAM handle theDid the division head of CAD/CAM handle the
trainee properly? How could he have put Mr. Raotrainee properly? How could he have put Mr. Rao
back on to the right track?back on to the right track?