MANPOWER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: A PANACEA FOR PRODUCTIVITY IN AN ORGANIZATION

Abstract

The paper examines the role of manpower training and development as a requisite tool for productivity in an organization. Data used to substantiate the argument was obtained from secondary sources such as textbooks, journal publications and other printed documents. Data was analyzed using content analysis. Human Capital Theory was used to support the argument in the paper. The findings of the paper reveal that the acquisition of requisite skills and competence by a person through training and development programmes such as on-the-job training or off-the-job training is an important determinant of productivity. It was concluded that if the potential of employees is not properly developed, the optimal level of productivity cannot be achieved. Recommendations were made for the improvement of manpower training and development in both private and public organizations through workshops, seminars lectures and other special courses for greater productivity and the attainment of objectives of the organization.