Abstract
The case discusses issues in the process of professionalising a family-owned manufacturing firm in the steel tubes and pipes industry. Set during 2008-2012, the case highlights the increased competition and the consequent growth in the sector that drives the need for professionalisation. In order to remain competitively relevant, the owners, who were followers of Jainism, had realised that in their business, all other things being equal, a company with trained and engaged manpower had an advantage in the market and over competition. With this thought, the firm initiated a blended training program. While mapping the activities related to employee training with outcomes at different levels, it found that though the reported Return on Training Investment (ROTI) was good, the company was losing out on intangible factors such as employee engagement and the belief system that had traditionally held employees together. Current practices had to change, thereby leading existing members to lose the belief they held in the company. The turn of events put both the owners and the HR department in a dilemma over the entire transformation initiative.
Additional Information
Product Type | Case |
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Reference No. | HRM0236 |
Title | The Paradox of Training Metrics |
Pages | 14 |
Published on | Sep 26, 2017 |
Year of Event | 2008-12 |
Authors | Sinha, Anamika; Varkkey, Biju; |
Area | Human Resource Management (HRM) |
Discipline | Human Resource Management |
Sector | Manufacturing |
Keywords | Cultural Change; Training Metrics; Training Evaluation; Religion-based HR System; Employee Engagement |
Country | India |
State | Gujarat |
Organization | Ratnamani Metals and Tubes Ltd |
Access | For All |
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