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Introduction Countries which are one of organization types in a macroscopic view are classified into two groups which are developed and developing countries. Many reasons are presented why countries are classified into two groups. One of reasons results from the way of talent management, such as education or training system for people. For example, Singapore and Hong Kong are small country. Those countries have been developed without natural resources. All they have only was human resources, and the fact hasn't changed until now. That's why they have emphasized education system and policies which gather talented people. Similarly, companies which are one of organization types in microscopic view also show similar pattern with the above. That is, we can assume the essential thing to be successful company is human resource management. In fact, it is most important for organization to get talented people. As well, managing exist people with training is important. That is, those talented people and retrained people can be valuable sources for company to achieve its aim. The series of human resources management process mentioned the above is called as 'Systematic Approach to Training'. In other words, the Systematic Approach to Training is simply summarized as a methodology to manage training programs. Minutely, it is determined what people must know and do at their job, and ensures that people are prepared for their work by having the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to do their job. To make comparison between the needs of the employee and organization, the systematic approach to training uses constant evaluation of the training program.

2. Phases of Systematic Approach Training To know how the systematic approach training enhances the training program, it needs to understand the phases of systematic approach to training. Typically, the process of systematic approach to training includes five main phases (Chuck, 2006). They are Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. First, the analyze phase is the foundation for all other phases of instructional design. You define the problem, identify the source of the problem and determine possible solutions. May include specific research techniques such as needs analysis, job analysis and task analysis. The outputs of this phase often include the instructional goals, and a list of tasks to be instructed. These outputs will be the inputs for the Design phase.
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Second, the design phase involves using the outputs from the analyze phase to plan a strategy for developing the instruction. You outline how to reach the instructional goals determined during the analyze phase and expand the instructional foundation. Elements of the instructional design model include writing a target population description, conducting a learning analysis, writing objectives and test items, selecting a delivery system, and sequencing the instruction. The outputs of the design phase are the inputs for the develop phase. Third, the develop phase builds on both the analyze and design phases. The purpose of this phase is to generate the lesson plans and lesson materials. You develop the instruction, all media that will be used in the instruction, and any supporting documentation. Fourth, the implementation phase refers to the actual delivery of the instruction, whether it's classroom-based, lab-based, or computer-based. The purpose of this phase is the effective and efficient delivery of instruction. This phase must promote the students' understanding of material, support the students' mastery of objectives, and ensure the students' transfer of knowledge from the instructional setting to the job. Last, the evaluate phase measures the effectiveness and efficiency of the instruction. Should actually occur throughout the entire instructional design process - within phases, between phases, and after implementation. Formative evaluation is ongoing during and between phases. The purpose is to improve the instruction before the final version is implemented. Summative evaluation occurs after the final version of instruction is implemented. This type of evaluation assesses the overall effectiveness of the instruction. Data from the Summative Evaluation is often used to make a decision about the instruction. According to those phases of systematic approach to training, it is possible to establish the most efficient training program which is suitable companys aim. Then how the efficient training program work for companys aim and why does the company need a training program?

3. Need and Importance of Training Program Training is the process of enhancing the skills, capabilities and knowledge of employees for doing a particular job. Training process moulds the thinking of employees and leads to quality performance of employees. It is continuous and never ending in nature. Training is crucial for organizational development and success. It is fruitful to both employers and employees of an organization. An employee will become more efficient and productive if he is trained well.
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New candidates who join an organization are given training. This training familiarizes them with the organizational mission, vision, rules and regulations and the working conditions. The existing employees are trained to refresh and enhance their knowledge. If any updating and amendments take place in technology, training is given to cope up with those changes, for instance, purchasing new equipment, changes in technique of production, computer impartment. The employees are trained about use of new equipments and work methods. Training is given so that employees are prepared to share the responsibilities of the higher level job. Also, the benefits of training can be summed up as improves morale of employees- Training helps the employee to get job security and job satisfaction. The more satisfied the employee is and the greater is his morale, the more he will contribute to organizational success and the lesser will be employee absenteeism and turnover.

4. Efficient training program The quality of employees and their development by training and education are main factors. If a company wants to hire and keep talented employees, it is good policy to invest in the development of their skills, so they can increase their productivity. Generally, training is considered for new employees only. This is wrong because ongoing training for current employees helps them adjust to changing job requirements. Employees frequently develop a greater sense of self-worth, dignity and well-being as they become more valuable to the firm and to society. These give them a sense of satisfaction through the achievement of personal and company goals. Companies that plan their training process are more successful than those that do not. Most business owners want to succeed, but do not engage in training design that promise to improve their chances of success. There are some reasons here. First, time. Small businesses managers find that time demands do not allow them to train employees. Second, getting started. Most small business managers have not practiced training employees. That is, the process of systematic approach to training is unfamiliar. Third, broad expertise. Managers tend to have broad expertise rather than the specialized skills needed for training and development activities. Fourth, lack of trust and openness. Many managers prefer to keep information to themselves. Last, skepticism for the training value. Some small business

owners believe the future cannot be predicted or controlled and their efforts, therefore, are best centered on current activities such as making money now. However, a well-conceived training program can help company succeed. A program structured with the company's strategy and objectives in mind has a high probability of improving productivity and other goals that are set in the training mission. The purpose of formulating a training strategy is to answer two relatively simple but vitally important questions: What is our business? and What should our business be?. According to the first step of systematic approach to training, company should consider the below question as the below. (Shiv Dhawan) Identifying Training Needs . Training needs can be assessed by analyzing three major human resource areas: the organization as a whole, the job characteristics and the needs of the individuals. This analysis will provide answers to the following questions: Where is training needed?, What specifically must an employee learn in order to be more productive?, Who needs to be trained? Begin by assessing the current status of the company how it does what it does best and the abilities of your employees to do these tasks. This analysis will provide some benchmarks against which the effectiveness of a training program can be evaluated. Your firm should know where it wants to be in five years from its long-range strategic plan. What you need is a training program to take your firm from here to there. Next, determine exactly where training is needed. It is foolish to implement a companywide training effort without concentrating resources where they are needed most. An internal audit will help point out areas that may benefit from training. Also, a skills inventory can help determine the skills possessed by the employees in general. This inventory will help the organization determine what skills are available now and what skills are needed for future development. Also, in today's market-driven economy, you would be remiss not to ask your customers what they like about your business and what areas they think should be improved. In summary, the analysis should focus on the total organization and should tell you where training is needed and where it will work within the organization. Once you have determined where training is needed, concentrate on the content of the program. Analyze the characteristics of the job based on its description, the written narrative of what the employee actually does. Training based on job descriptions should go into detail about
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how the job is performed on a task-by-task basis. Actually doing the job will enable you to get a better feel for what is done. Individual employees can be evaluated by comparing their current skill levels or performance to the organization's performance standards or anticipated needs. Any discrepancies between actual and anticipated skill levels identifies a training need. Once you have decided what training is necessary and where it is needed, the next decision is who should be trained? For a small business, this question is crucial. Training an employee is expensive, especially when he or she leaves your firm for a better job. Therefore, it is important to carefully select who will be trained. Training programs should be designed to consider the ability of the employee to learn the material and to use it effectively, and to make the most efficient use of resources possible. It is also important that employees be motivated by the training experience. Employee failure in the program is not only damaging to the employee but a waste of money as well. Selecting the right trainees is important to the success of the program. The goals of the training program should relate directly to the needs determined by the assessment process outlined above. Course objectives should clearly state what behavior or skill will be changed as a result of the training and should relate to the mission and strategic plan of the company. Goals should include milestones to help take the employee from where he or she is today to where the firm wants him or her in the future. Setting goals helps to evaluate the training program and also to motivate employees. Allowing employees to participate in setting goals increases the probability of success. There are two broad types of training available to small businesses: on-the-job and off-thejob techniques. Individual circumstances and the "who," "what" and "why" of your training program determine which method to use. On-the-job training is delivered to employees while they perform their regular jobs. In this way, they do not lose time while they are learning. After a plan is developed for what should be taught, employees should be informed of the details. A timetable should be established with periodic evaluations to inform employees about their progress. On-the-job techniques include orientations, job instruction training, apprenticeships, internships and assistantships, job rotation and coaching. Off-the-job techniques include lectures, special study, films, television conferences or discussions, case studies, role playing, simulation, programmed instruction and laboratory training. Most of these techniques can be used by small businesses although, some may be too costly.

Some companies use verbal presentations while others have written presentations. Many small businesses convey these topics in one-on-one orientations. No matter what method is used, it is important that the newcomer understand his or her new place of employment. Lectures present training material verbally and are used when the goal is to present a great deal of material to many people. It is more cost effective to lecture to a group than to train people individually. Lecturing is one-way communication and as such may not be the most effective way to train. Also, it is hard to ensure that the entire audience understands a topic on the same level; by targeting the average attendee you may undertrain some and lose others. Despite these drawbacks, lecturing is the most cost-effective way of reaching large audiences. Role playing and simulation are training techniques that attempt to bring realistic decision making situations to the trainee. Likely problems and alternative solutions are presented for discussion. The adage there is no better trainer than experience is exemplified with this type of training. Experienced employees can describe real world experiences, and can help in and learn from developing the solutions to these simulations. This method is cost effective and is used in marketing and management training. Audiovisual methods such as television, videotapes and films are the most effective means of providing real world conditions and situations in a short time. One advantage is that the presentation is the same no matter how many times it's played. This is not true with lectures, which can change as the speaker is changed or can be influenced by outside constraints. The major flaw with the audiovisual method is that it does not allow for questions and interactions with the speaker, nor does it allow for changes in the presentation for different audiences. Trainers who actually conduct the training depends on the type of training needed and who will be receiving it. On-the-job training is conducted mostly by supervisors; off-the-job training, by either in-house personnel or outside instructors. There are several ways to select training personnel for off-the-job training programs. Many small businesses use in-house personnel to develop formal training programs to be delivered to employees off line from their normal work activities, during company meetings or individually at prearranged training sessions. Also, there are many outside training sources, including consultants, technical and vocational schools, continuing education programs, chambers of commerce and economic development groups. Selecting an outside source for training has advantages and disadvantages. The biggest advantage is that these organizations are well versed in training techniques, which is often not
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the case with in-house personnel. Whoever is selected to conduct the training, either outside or in-house trainers, it is important that the company's goals and values be carefully explained.

5. Conclusion - Evaluation of Training As addressed the above, we examined how the efficient training program is established through systematic approach to training. Finally, according the last phase of systematic approach to training, the program should be evaluated. Determine these milestones when you develop the training. Employees should be evaluated by comparing their newly acquired skills with the skills defined by the goals of the training program. Any discrepancies should be noted and adjustments made to the training program to enable it to meet specified goals. Many training programs fall short of their expectations simply because the administrator failed to evaluate its progress until it was too late. Timely evaluation will prevent the training from straying from its goals.

<Reference>
Chuck Hodell, 2006, ISD from the Ground Up: A No-Nonsense Approach to Instructional Design, American Society for Training and Development, pp11-18. Shiv Dhawan, The Systematic Approach to Training: Main Phases of the Training Cycle, Retrived from http://www.unodc.org/pdf/india/publications/guide_for_Trainers/03_systematicapproac htotraining.pdf William J. Rothwell and H.C. Kazanas, 2004, Improving on-the-job training: how to establish and operate a comprehensive OJT program, 2nd edition., John Wiley and Sons. Leonard Nadler, Zeace Nadler, 1994, Designing training programs: the critical events model, Gulf Professional Publishing.

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