Abstract
The continuous development of employee potential is dependent on training at every level to acquire improved skills. While attention has been devoted to its contribution within organisations, there is a dearth of research on its effectiveness within the SME sector. The impact of training on performance and profitability in manufacturing SMEs is investigated. Three training groups are identified and examined in relation to the emphasis placed: employee input on decision making, influence on working practices and creativity on performance objectives. Those who utilise HR professionals seem to perform better than those who invest in training without HR input.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 166-181 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2010 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Keywords
- Decision making
- Employee creativity
- HR
- Human resources
- Manufacturing
- Performance
- Small and medium enterprises
- SMEs
- Training
- Working practices
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