Proposal to Research

Literature Review

The definition of training expands from training directly related to the performance of official duties to a training that improves individual and organizational performance and assists company or an organization in achieving its mission and performance goals (Policies and Procedures, 1998). Training and development is an essential part of business activity. Trainings can be formal, such as recognized courses, as well as informal, for example on the job training (Training and Development, 2008). In any case, trainings should be carefully examined, so that it is in line with business objectives (2008).

There are many studies have been done about the demand for training. Many studies have highlighted the clear links between well designed and strategic training and development initiatives and the bottom line within the business (Training and Development, 2006). Tom Karmel (2009) in his book, for example, states that most individuals foresee future benefits, although on occasion individuals will undertake training because ‘they have to', because it is mandated by an employer or because it is required under an obligation associated with a social security benefit. From the employer's point of view, trainings will lead to higher skill levels, therefore, to higher productivity and higher quality of the workforce. One of the most important aspects of managing people is to help employees to become more effective at their jobs and being able to become accustomed to the job he/she matures within the organization (2006).

In his research, Hislinda Abdullah (2009) comes up with five approaches to training: examining top management and senior managers' opinions and perceptions on the organizations' current and future directions; taking into account employees' opinions and perceptions of the organization; examining top management strategic directions, goals, objectives and financial situation; examining the business processes and changes in the organization; and taking into consideration internal and external business needs and challenges.

"Training and development can help in supporting company's competitiveness by increasing the company's value through contributing to its intangible assets," states Haslinda Abdullah (2009). There are general policies included in training programs as well. Some of them are: "All training must be related to the mission and performance goals of the agencies; the selection of employees for training is made without regard to political preference, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, or sexual preference; government and non-government training facilities may be used, etc." (1998). The benefits of implementing a training and development system in a company are: all training and development is agreed between the employer and the employee are linked with business objectives, all employees get equal access and opportunities for training and development, employees can gain recognition for skills and knowledge though achievement, records of training activity are kept for each individual to develop good curriculum vitae, etc (Training and Development, 2008).

"Training and development is about making a difference to the bottom line, both in terms of how people feel about their jobs as well as in the area of performance and productivity. Ultimately, it is about adding real value to the organization and those who comprise it," (2006). Training is fundamental to success of any business.

Research Question

What are the outcomes of employee training and development programs in local Uzbek manufacturing company?

Research Objective

• To identify employer's and employee's expectations of training and development;

• To identify company's goals, business objectives and financial situation;

• To identify the effectiveness of the training and development program;

• To identify what kind of training is effective to perform in a local Uzbek manufacturing company.

Methodology

This research paper will have a deductive approach, because there are many researchers who have already studied and made the experiments regarding the issue. Many theories already exist about training and development programs in manufacturing companies.

There are many hypothesis and theories exist about such topic, which are going to be difficult to test due to a time limit. Nevertheless, it is possible to perform several interviews and make a survey in