Training and Development : A Study of Employees’ Attitude on Training In Vellore District Cooperative Bank

Training has an important role to play and it is expected to inculcate positive changes in knowledge, skills and attitudes. Employees training tries to improve skills so that employee is better equipped to do his present job or to prepare him for a higher position with increased responsibilities. Organizations should provide opportunities for continuous development of employees not only in their present jobs but also to develop the capabilities for other jobs also. Organization must grow along with the employees, because organization should adapt itself to the changing environment. Training and Development programmes are necessary in any organization for improving the quality of work of the employees at all levels particularly in a world of fast changing technology and environment. This thesis analyses the employees' attitude toward training programmes conducted in Vellore District Cooperative Bank In India. The study concludes that 98 percent of respondents expressed that trainings improved the work efficiency and 96 percent of respondents favorably accepted that trainings are essential for organizational development. Majority (95 percent )of the respondents felt that training is essential for all employees and same level of employees expressed that training should be made compulsory in all Co-operative Banks. Among the personal factors, Age and Education have no influence on attitude towards training, but there is a significant relationship exists between experience of the employees and training