Dessler (2000)
The process of teaching new employees the basic skills they need to perform their jobs.

Jackson and Mathis (2000)
A process whereby people acquire capabilities to aid in the achievement of organizational goals.

From the definition we can see that training is a very useful tool for the organization to improve their staff efficiency and the organization performance. Lack of training in the organization can also influence the organization performance since cannot compete with others competitors. What is interesting is that as organization’s restructure and implement strategic changes, training becomes more important.

The function of training is to promote acquisition of skills that will benefit both an individual and his or her employer. Adult learning is different from school learning. They would suggest the adult learner (for recipients of most training are adult learners) is more motivated, is more desirous that can be translated quickly to a benefit. Training can result in formal awards (degrees/diplomas/certificates) but it may contain other features. Training can occur through reading, use of computer packages, audiotape and watching videos. It can occur through role-plays, through structured work assignments or job exchanges. It might include work shadowing, it often includes demonstration and assessment of skills and competencies, and it could comprise study tours. It plays importance role to the organizations effectiveness and can be used for achieving organization goals.