2. ON THE BASIS OF
DEFINITION
Training means imparting
skills and knowledge for
doing a particular job.
DEPTH OF
KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS
It imparts job related
technical skills. Training
revolves around the job
only.
Development means the
growth of an employee in
all respects.
It involves all round
knowledge of present and
future jobs. It shapes
attitudes and imparts
technical, human and
conceptual skills.
3. ON THE BASIS OF
PURPOSE
Training is concerned
with maintaining and
improving current job
performance.
Executive development
seeks to develop
competence and skills
for future performance.
5. ON THE BASIS OF
Scope and of learning
and level of trainees
The term training is used
in the sense of imparting
specific skills among
operative workers and
employees.
The term development is
associated with the
overall growth of the
executives. Depth of
knowledge gained is very
wide.
6. ON THE BASIS OF
ORIENTATION OR
FOCUS
Training is job centered in
nature. It seeks to make
the workers proficient in
their existing jobs.
METHODS
It is imparted through on-the-
job methods like
coaching, job rotation,
vestibule training etc.
Development is career
centered in nature. it seeks
to prepare the employees
for handling higher level
jobs.
It is based more on off-the-job
methods such as
lectures, conference,
sensitivity , training, etc.
7. ON THE BASIS OF
INITIATIVE
The boss takes initiative
for imparting training to
his subordinates. The
role of the boss or trainer
is very important in
training.
The individual takes the
initiative for self growth
and development. The
executive has to be
internally motivated for
self development.
8. ON THE BASIS OF
DURATION
Training programmes are
organized for short-terms.
Development takes place
over a larger period of
time.
