A study on Training Needs Analysis [TNA] process among manufacturing companies registered with Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad [PSMB] at Bayan Lepas industrial area
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Date
2010
Authors
Mohamad Yusof, Ahmad Nasir
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Abstract
The literature of training strongly suggest that any training intervention must be preceded with the
process of training needs analysis ( TNA). This prerequisite steps is considered important in
providing organization with valuable information to help them in designing and implementing
strategic training programs, that will lead to organizational sustainability. The manner to which
TNA process is approached are also important in determining the accuracy of it's results. Based
on previous literature and research on TNA, this study had summarized five variables that has
strong relationship on ensuring TNA process effectiveness. This research was carried out with the
purpose of understanding whether organization are adopting the recommended practices in TNA
processes. The five variables are, systematic approach in managing training function, data
gathering method, level of analysis in TNA, involvement of key stakeholder and alignment of
TNA with organizational strategy. Survey questionnaire were distributed to 236 selected
organization at Bayan Lepas Industrial Area as in the directory of Pembangunan Sumber Manusia
Berhad(PSMB) 2008. Ninety seven organization responded to the surveyor 40.10 % rate of
returns. Results was analyzed using various statistical method. This study findings conforms that
Organization do recognize the importance of proper training needs analysis in helping to plan for
an effective annual training plan. Type of Organization sector had no effect on the way training
needs analysis is being conducted. The outcome of the study offers practical understanding to
human resource and training practitioners on how organizations implement their TNA and also
this study provides knowledge on how TNA should be conducted and the variables that affect its
effectiveness. Organization also may used this research to improve their current TNA process in
order to manage their training function which can help to produce significant results in term of
developing people for organization sustainability.