Research Report: Employee Training and Engagement at Apple Inc.

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the need for employee training in enhancing employee engagement at Apple Inc. It begins with a project plan outlining the research aim, objectives, scope, and limitations. The research investigates the concept of employee training in a business context, explores the potential need for training to boost employee engagement within Apple Inc., determines the impact of training on the company's growth and success, and identifies measures to improve employee engagement. The report includes a literature review that examines existing research on employee training and its effects. The methodology details the research approach, and the results section presents the findings of the analysis. Finally, the report concludes with recommendations for Apple Inc. and a reflection on the research process, providing valuable insights into the importance of employee training for organizational success.

Research Plan
and Research
Report

Table of Contents
Task 1: Project Plan.........................................................................................................................1
Title of the Research........................................................................................................................1
Overview of the Research................................................................................................................1
Research Aim and Objectives..........................................................................................................1
The scope and limitation of the Research........................................................................................2
Resources and cost consideration....................................................................................................2
A Project Plan..................................................................................................................................2
Research Risk...................................................................................................................................4
Task 2: Research Project..................................................................................................................5
Title:.................................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................5
Overview of the Research......................................................................................................5
Rationale of the Research.......................................................................................................5
Research Aim.........................................................................................................................6
Research Objectives...............................................................................................................6
Research Questions................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Literature Review...........................................................................................................7
Chapter 3: Research Methodology.................................................................................................10
Chapter 4: Results..........................................................................................................................13
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation................................................................................21
Conclusion............................................................................................................................21
Recommendation..................................................................................................................22
Chapter 6: Reflection.....................................................................................................................23
References......................................................................................................................................25
Appendix........................................................................................................................................27

Task 1: Project Plan
Title of the Research
To analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at
work place. A case study on Apple Inc.
Overview of the Research
The chosen study aim to determine the need of employee training in increasing the
engagement of employees at workplace,. thus in this investigation is executed with the support of
Apple Inc. as it is the chosen organisation (Anitha, 2014). Therefore, it is a wide area of
investigation which is significant in providing appropriate idea and knowledge in regards to the
significant need of providing training to employees and how it will be effective for the
employees to get more engaged with the business operations. This area is mainly selected
because it is a most common issue which is being faced by the small as well as large business
enterprises. Therefore, the execution of study will supportive in addressing the issue of training
via exploring the need of training within workplace. The another key reason for conducting this
study is the individual interest area of researcher as it is effective in developing academic and
business skills which in turns in creating value in attaining growth in their future perspectives.
Research Aim and Objectives
These recognised to be the most imperative area of an investigation as the aim is
presented in a single statement which explores the intention of conducting the research (Barnes
and et. al., 2013). Thus the suitable aim and objectives of this investigation area associated as
under:
Research Aim
To analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at
work place. A case study on Apple Inc.
Research Objectives
 To understand the concept of employee training in the context of business.
 To explore the potential need of employees training in increasing the engagement of
employees within Apple Inc.
 To determine the impact of training over the growth and success of Apple Inc.
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 To ascertain the measures that can be opt by Apple Inc in increasing the engagement of
employees at work place.
The scope and limitation of the Research
The key scope of this study is that it is effective in exploring knowledge regarding
determining the potential need of providing training in the context of enhancing the engagement
of employees in the operations and functions of the business. The scope of study is wide as it
efficacious in developing academic knowledge which would be beneficial for an individual
learner and researcher to attempt their future projects in effective manner (Barquet and et. al.,
2013). The key limitation of this study is that, it is only significant for the businesses and give
direction to providing training to their organisational employees. The another limitation of this
investigation is the given time for completion of the work as the prescribed time for the
evaluation is less and it is not possible to conduct all the activities within less time duration.
Resources and cost consideration
Resources and cost are recognised to be the major concern of an investigation as it is
important for the researcher to consider resources and appropriate cost to assist the overall work
in right manner to reaching at the key outcome (Belleflamme and Peitz, 2015). The required
resources for this exploration are the computer system, suitable sources like internet, website
access to gather information, pan drive, hard disk of keeping the data safe, mobile phones,
human capital and so on. Thus these resources are required to execute an investigation. On the
other side, research also needs to manage appropriate funds and capital for the purpose of
maintaining the suitable flow of investigation activities. In the beginning of the research it is
necessary for the investigator to manage cost as few activities are cost consuming in nature and
needs appropriate funds to be executed.
A Project Plan
An effective project management plan is effective in providing a systemic direction to the
exploration to execute, monitored and controlled the overall investigation (Bhatia, 2017). Thus,
an appropriate project management plan is efficacious in systematically execute all the work
with their prescribed time in which task is needs to be completed. This mainly helps the overall
investigation to drawn valid and reliable outcome.
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Research Risk
In the suitable execution of a research, it is important for the investigator to analyse all
the risk related with time, safety and security of personal data, cost risk, performance risk,
suitable implementation of plan etc. in respect to proper management of a project (Bui and
Muñoz Martinez, 2019). The key obligation of an investigator is to manage all the risk for
drawing valid and reliable outcome. In addition to this, investigator needs to follow the research
ethics and maintain the confidentiality of their personal information, Thus in this present
investigation context primary investigation will be the base to gather suitable data and it is
important for the researcher to ensure them about the safety of their private information.
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Task 2: Research Project
Title:
To analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at
work place. A case study on Apple Inc.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of the Research
The study initiate to analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement
of employees at work place, therefore, training is recognised to be the key aspect which is being
considered by the business in respect to providing higher opportunities to the employees to attain
growth and success (Carrion Cortes and Caceres Tercero, 2012). In today's modern business
environment competition within market is so high and the potential motive of each small as well
as large business enterprises is to attaining higher growth and success at market place.
Businesses are concern over providing training to their employees for the intention of enhancing
the engagement of employees at workplace, therefore, it is efficacious in enhancing the
operations and functions of the business. Apple Inc is the chosen organisation for this particular
project, thus it is a large American multinational technology company, which has its operations
all around the globe. The base office of Apple Inc is in Cupertino, California. The company
mainly designs, develops and sells consumer electronic computer software's and online services.
Rationale of the Research
The investigation into recognition is encompasses over determining the need of employee
training in increasing the engagement of employees at work place. Therefore, the scope of study
is so wide as it is effective for business as well as academic purpose, thus this study is effective
for an individual and learner in the developing their core skills that would be effective for them
in gaining professional as well as personal development (Chan and et. al., 2016). The potential
reason for executing this study is to addressing the issue of employee training and increasing the
engagement of employees at work place. However, employee training is recognised to be the key
issue in today's modern business environment, so this study explores the significance of
providing training to their employees to gain growth and success. In addition to this, the present
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study is mainly conducted for the personal interest of the researcher as the investigator wants to
develop their academic and business ability in regards to the area of training.
Research Aim
To analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at
work place. A case study on Apple Inc.
Research Objectives
 To understand the concept of employee training in the context of business.
 To explore the potential need of employees training in increasing the engagement of
employees within Apple Inc.
 To determine the impact of training over the growth and success of Apple Inc.
 To ascertain the measures that can be opt by Apple Inc in increasing the engagement of
employees at work place.
Research Questions
 What is the concept of employee training in the context of business?
 What are the potential need of employees training in increasing the engagement of
employees within Apple Inc?
 Which kind of impact does training have over the growth and success of Apple Inc?
 What essentials measures can be opt by Apple Inc in increasing the engagement of
employees at work place?
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Chapter 2: Literature Review
Literature review is mainly defined as the comprehensive summary of a past investigation
on a specific study area. This is the most important area of an investigation as it is effective in
providing significant direction to the researcher to better execute the work through analysing the
past gathered information (Deshmukh and Mohan, 2016). Thus, this section is mainly executed
to develop theoretical perspective via the opinion and views analysis of others. However, in this
information is being gathered through books, journals, non published and published articles etc.
In this present research context literature review is significant for exploring the area of the
potential need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at work place.
The concept of employee training in the context of business.
As per the views analysis of Josh Brown, 2019, employee training is mainly defined as
the program which is mainly designed to develop the technical skills, knowledge, efficiency and
value creation to do any specific job in a much effective manner. In addition to this employee
training also refers as the educational preparation for performing a job which is mainly rendered
to an individual employee by the business which has recently recruited them before they have
start to taking participation in the service of the business. Employee training is significantly
essential to guide the workforce in applying modern tools, strategies, materials and techniques in
their specific job profiles. According to the opinion analysis of Smriti Chand, 2019, training is
basically constituted as a basic concept in human resources development. It is mainly focuses
with enhancing a particular skill to a chosen standard through instruction and practice. In the
context of business, training is an effectively applied tool which can bring an employee into a
position where they can do their job effectively, conscientiously and efficiently (Domingo,
2013). In today's business scenario, organisations are concern over enhancing the operations of
business and for this they are providing effective training sessions to their old as well as new
employees for the purpose of developing their skills and capabilities to effectively handle the job
roles.
The potential need of employees training in increasing the engagement of employees within
Apple Inc.
According to the opinion analysis of Ashley Casey, 2015, in an organisation training
plays a prime role to expand the knowledge base of all employees, but the employer find the
development opportunities expensive. Although, training is defined as an organized process of
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developing the skills of employees to enable them to do a specific job in more better way. In
addition to this, training is significant in providing the employees with the facility to attain
technical or professional skills and to learn new abilities that are connected with a specific area
of work (Elnaga and Imran, 2013). Apple Inc. is a large American multinational technology
which has its major concern over increasing the engagement of employees at work place for
attaining higher growth and success at market place. Training is needed for Apple Inc. in
increasing the production, industrial safety, reduction of turnover and absenteeism, addressing
employees weakness, enhance operational efficiency, exceed industrial standard, ensuring
workers satisfaction and so on, thus for these reasons training is significant for Apple Inc. to
support growth and development. Apple Inc. is already operated at international level and mainly
focuses over enhancing their production and operations, thus training is significant for the firm to
providing significant direction to the old and new employees to better execution of operations.
However, the Human resource management of Apple Inc. is mainly focused over hiring well
skilled and talented employees and training is valuable for them in adding effective skills that
might be beneficial for the suitable attempt of organisational operations.
The impact of training over the growth and success of Apple Inc.
As per the views analysis of Stephanie Vozza, 2017, In today's modern business
environment, businesses are mainly facing extensive competition and for this, businesses are
providing training to their employees for the purpose of attaining higher growth and success via
developing the skills and knowledge of people. Organisational training has direct positive impact
over the success of Apple Inc. thus as a well reputed brand which is based on innovation and for
this it is quite important for the firm or its management to execute appropriate training program
for their employees in respect to enhancing their engagement among the operations and functions
of the business (Gujarathi, 2015). Apple Inc. is an effective technology company where training
is significant for providing appropriate direction in regards to the operations of the firm,
therefore, Apple Inc. is providing training to their new and old both employees in regards to their
profile and the changes that are held in the technology, thus it is effective for the employees to
conduct operations in appropriate manner and attaining higher competitive advantage.
The measures that can be opt by Apple Inc in increasing the engagement of employees at work
place.
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According to the opinion analysis of Tim Eisenhauer, 2015, employees are recognised to
be the most important asset of a business, as they are liable in developing organisational
operations and functions at market place. In the context of a business, employee engagement is
an effective aspect which is mainly encompasses over the employer as it is the key obligation of
a manager or employer to making their employees passionate about the work and making them
engaged with the organisational operations and function. Apple Inc. is operating at international
level and for better attaining of profitability it is required for the business to making their
employees more engaged with the organisational operations and function. Thus people with
higher engagement are liable in attempting business operations with more coordination and
collaboration (Harmon and Kapatsinski, 2017). There are various measures like encourage
flexibility, be transparent, employees engagement training, worker involvement program,
recognise proudly and loudly, always be authentic and so on, thus these are the effective
measures which are effective for Apple Inc. in increasing the engagement of employees at
workplace. However, it is important for a business to implement effective training process for the
intention of increasing their productivity and gain higher growth and success.
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Chapter 3: Research Methodology
Research methodology is mainly defined as a specific tool or procedure which is mainly
implemented to search, choice, process and evaluate the data in regards to a specific
investigation area. In the context of an investigation, the selection of methodology is important
for the researcher to assist the overall work in right manner to reaching at the key outcome
(Hickey and et. al., 2016). This section of investigation is based on the choice of assorted
methodologies that are significant for analysing the need of employee training in increasing the
engagement of employees at work place. An investigation is mainly of two types i.e. qualitative
and quantitative research, thus the selection is mainly based on the data accumulated by the
researcher to draw valid and reliable outcome. Qualitative research is basically concerned with
analysing human behaviour through the informant's perspective, thus qualitative investigation is
based on gathering non-numeric data. On the other side, quantitative research is mainly
concerned with discovering facts in regards to the social phenomenon and in this information is
gathered in numeric aspects. In the context of this present research, quantitative research is being
applied by the researcher as it is significant in gathering information via measuring the aspects of
selected investigation phenomenon (Kaziyeva, 2014). Therefore, quantitative analysis is also
efficacious in executing detailed analysis which is effective in providing valuable results in
actual facts and figures.
Data Collection Tools:
In an investigation work informations are mainly gathered through primary and
secondary sources, thus these two are significant in assisting the overall work in right manner to
arrival at significant results. The description of these two sources are associated as below:
Primary Source of Data Collection: Primary information is mainly defines as the first hand
information which is gathered through the investigator itself (Keep, 2014). Therefore, this type
of data is significantly obtained through directly from the first hand sources by the different
means like observation, survey, structured and non-structured interview and so on.
Secondary source of Data Collection: Secondary information is mainly defined as the
information which are gathered through the others than the user or investigator. Therefore, in this
information is already analysed by someone else. In this information is mainly gathered through
books, journals, published, non-published articles and so on.
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In the context of this present investigation work both primary as well as secondary tools
are applied as to conduct detailed evaluation over the area of determining the need of employee
training in increasing the engagement of employees at work place (Kreutzer and Land, 2015).
Primary investigation is executed through conducting survey in which information is gathered
through designing questionnaire, In addition to this, secondary sources like books, trade journals,
magazines and past investigation are efficacious in creating literature to explore in-depth
understanding in regards to the chosen study phenomenon.
Advantages and Disadvantaged of questionnaire:
Advantages Disadvantages
 The major benefit of questionnaire is
that it is free from bias of interviewer.
 In this respondents have appropriate
time to fill the requirements.
 In this large sample can be
implemented to gather valuable
information.
 Can be determined more 'scientifically'
and objectively than other forms of
research (Larsson and Creutz, 2012).
 It is a time consuming and slow process
of gathering information.
 Lack of personalization.
 It is a hard process to convey the
feelings and emotions.
 Chance of getting dishonest answer so
the researcher needs to be adequate to
while making selection of respondents.
Data Sampling:
Data sampling is mainly defined as the statistical evaluation tool which is implemented to
select, manipulate and determine a representative subset of information points to analyse patters
and trends in the larger information set being analysed. This section of investigation is mainly
encompasses over probabilistic and non-probabilistic sampling tools therefore, in this present
exploration work, sample has been select at random basis from the probabilistic tools, thus it is
effective in selecting people randomly who are showing their concern in regards to the chosen
study area (Liaqat and Nugent, 2015). The sample size for this investigation is 30 as employees
and staff members are recognised to be the suitable sample as they are more appropriate in
providing suitable information.
Data Collection:
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In this present analysis, primary investigation is conducted through executing survey in
which questionnaire is developed which covers the main aim and objectives of the research. In
this data is mainly accumulated through segregating the questionnaire among the selected
respondents and filled by them as per their own consideration, thus questionnaire are distributed
through emails (Lilley and et. al., 2017). In the questionnaire questions are designed that are
significant for fulfilling the intention of the research.
Ethical Issues:
Research ethics are recognised to be the key consideration of an investigator as it is
important for an investigator to follow the research ethics in respect to assisting the overall work
in right manner. While executing an investigation, the primary obligation of an investigator is to
providing assurance to the respondents about the safety and security of their personal
information, thus respondents are mainly concern about lacking or miss use of their private data.
Research also providing surety to their responsive about maintaining confidentiality of their
personal data (Linden, 2016). Research also ensure to not asking any questions that affects the
emotion and sentiment of the respondents. Researcher also needs to manage time and cost for
suitable execution of research activities. It is also ethically important for the investigator to
design an appropriate time scale in which all the activities are mentioned with a specific time in
which it needs to be completed.
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Chapter 4: Results
Thematic Analysis
Theme 1) Yes the individual have an appropriate understanding in regards to the
conceptualization of employees training in the context of business.
Q1) Do you have an appropriate understanding in regards to the conceptualization
of employees training in the context of business?
Frequency
Yes 29
No 1
Interpretation:
In this present study the exploration is being conducted among 30 respondents in regards
to analysing the understanding related to the concept of employee training in the terms of
business. Therefore, in this survey report it has been evaluated that, 29 people are having suitable
idea about the concept of employee training and remaining individual are not having any
knowledge regards the same.
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29
1
Yes
No

Theme 2) Majority of people are agree with the fact that, training and development sessions are
effective in increasing employees engagement at workplace.
Q2) Do you agree with the fact that, training and development sessions are
effective in increasing employees engagement at workplace?
Frequency
Agree 25
Disagree 2
Neutral 3
Interpretation:
From the analysis of the survey report it has been analysed that, 25 out of 30 people are
agree with the fact that, training and development sessions are effective in increasing employees
engagement at workplace. as per their view, training is effective in exploring the idea and
knowledge base of others to get more engaged with the business operations and remaining
people are not in favour with the same as per their view training and development sessions are
not much effective in increasing employees engagement at workplace.
14
25
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Agree
Disagree
Neutral

Theme 3) There are assorted need of providing training to the employees of Apple Inc.
Q3) According to you what are the potential need of providing training to the
employees of Apple Inc?
Frequency
Increasing employees engagement 7
Reduction of turnover and absenteeism 8
Addressing employees weakness+ 8
Enhance operational efficiency 7
Interpretation:
The description of the given graph stated that, here are assorted need of providing
training to the employees of Apple Inc. Thus 7 out of 30 people are in favour of increasing
employee engagement, 8 responsive are in concern with reduction of turnover and absenteeism,
8 individual select the option of addressing employees weakness and remaining people are in
favour of enhance operational efficiency.
15
7
8 8
7
Increasing employees
engagement
Reduction of turnover and
absenteeism
Addressing employees
weakness
Enhance operational efficiency

Theme 4) There are different procedure of employee training that are mainly implemented by
Apple Inc.
Q4) According to you, What procedure of employee training is implemented by
Apple Inc.?
Frequency
On the job training 20
Off the job training 4
Job Mentoring 3
Job Rotation 3
Interpretation:
According to the detailed evaluation of over the area of analysing the procedure of
employee training that are mainly implemented by Apple Inc. it has been found that, there are
different procedures are implemented by the business to train their employees. 20 out of 30
people are go with the option of on the hob training, 4 responsive are in favour of off the job
training, 3 individual are in concern with job mentoring and remaining responsive are go with
job rotation.
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20
4
33
On the job training
Off the job training
Job Mentoring
Job Rotation

Theme 5) There are different benefits that are gained by Apple Inc. through providing effective
training to their employees.
Q5) As per your view, what are the basic benefits that are gained by Apple Inc.
through providing effective training to their employees?
Frequency
Improvement in workers performance 8
Ensuring workers satisfaction 7
Increased productivity 8
Reduction in supervision 7
Interpretation:
According to the detailed evaluation of the project it is being interpreted that here are
assorted benefits like improvement in workers performance, ensuring workers satisfaction,
increased productivity and reduction in supervision that these benefits are mainly gained by
Apple Inc. through providing effective training to their employees.
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8
7 8
7
Improvement in workers
performance
Ensuring workers satisfaction
Increased productivity
Reduction in supervision

Theme 6) Employee training does have positive impact over the growth and progression of
Apple Inc.
Q6) According to your opinion, which kind of impact does employee training has
over the growth and progression of Apple Inc.?
Frequency
Positive 25
Neutral 3
Negative 2
Interpretation:
In this existing exploration the survey is being conduced to determine the impact of
training over the success of Apple Inc. Therefore, majority of people said that Employee training
does have positive impact over the growth and progression of Apple Inc. 3 people are neutral and
remaining are not in concern with the same.
18
25
3
2
Positive
Neutral
Negative

Theme 7) There are different measures that can be opt by Apple Inc. in increasing the
engagement of employees at work place.
Q7) According to you, what measures can be opt by Apple Inc. in increasing the
engagement of employees at work place?
Frequency
Encourage flexibility 6
Be transparent 6
Employees engagement training 10
Worker involvement program 8
Interpretation:
As per the evaluation of the project it has been interpreted that there are different
measures that can be opt by Apple Inc. in increasing the engagement of employees at work place.
6 out of 30 people select the option of encourage flexibility, 6 people are in concern of be
transparent, 10 respondents are go with employees engagement training and remaining people
are go with worker involvement program.
19
6
6
10
8
Encourage flexibility
Be transparent
Employees engagement
training
Worker involvement program

Theme 8) The employee training is recognised to be effective for Apple Inc. in attaining higher
growth via enhancing the engagement of employees at work place.
Q8) As per your view, employee training is recognised to be effective for Apple
Inc. in attaining higher growth via enhancing the engagement of employees at
work place?
Frequency
Yes 26
No 4
Interpretation:
According to the descriptive evaluation of the project it has been interpreted that 26 out
of 30 people said that employee training is recognised to be effective for Apple Inc. in attaining
higher growth via enhancing the engagement of employees at work place and remaining people
are not in concern with the same.
20
26
4
Yes
No

Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation
Conclusion
After conducting detailed analysis over the area of determining the need of employee
training in increasing employee engagement at work place, it has been concluded that, employee
training is recognised to be the imperative consideration of today’s business as it is efficacious
for a business or its management to provide training to their employees in the manner of assisting
them the right direction to attaining higher growth and success. Therefore the key motive of
small as well as large business enterprises to attaining higher growth and success within the
competitive market thus, training of employees is recognising to be the most appropriate aspect
which is effective in encouraging employees to develop their skills and capabilities and
contributes their significant efforts in the progression of business. From the end of the valuation
of the project it has also been discussed that majority of individual sad that an effective training
and development processes efficacious for a business to enhancing the engagement of the
employs within the operations of the firm there for employee engagement is an important aspect
for a business, thus, it increases the collaboration among employees and effective in contributing
to words the higher growth and success. In the context of business training of employees is and
required aspect as it is needed in increasing the employs engagement, reduction of turnover and
absenteeism, addressing employees weaknesses, enhance operational efficiency thus these are
the major reasons for which training of employees within an organisation is required. However
businesses are more focused to words attaining higher profitability and for this it is important for
the firm to develop the morale of employs with the help of encouraging engagement with the
other implies that it would be supportive for the firm in attaining higher growth and
sustainability within market. From the analysis of the project it has also been analysed that there
are assorted procedures of providing training like on the job training, of the job training, job
mentoring, job rotation and so on there for these all are effective in terms of providing training to
the employees within the workplace. As per the opinion evaluation of the respondents it has been
said that on the job training is the most applied source by the businesses as it is an effective way
of providing practical knowledge to the employs to performing an effective task or the provided
job role in the most appropriate manner. In addition to this businesses are also providing off the
job training, job monitoring and job rotations those these all are also an important source of
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rendering skills development platform to the employees to perform well. In today’s modern
competitive business and organisations are concerned over implementing effective training
processes and for this businesses are also gaining assorted benefits like improvement in workers
performance, increased productivity of business, reduction in supervision, ensuring worker
satisfaction those these all are the key benefits which are mainly attained by the businesses with
the support of providing training to their old as Well as new employees. Furthermore with the
evaluation of the project it has also been analysed that training mainly has a positive impact over
increasing the engagement of the employs at workplace thus with the support of training
employees are more engaged with the operations as they are more able to execute their role and
effectively perform their responsibility at work place which in turns in creating value in
enhancement of their operations and achievement of higher growth and sustainability.
Recommendation
From the execution conducted over the area of analyzing the potential need of employees
training in increasing the engagement of implies at work place, it has been suggested that in
today’s modern business environment with intensive level of competition businesses should
implement effective and appropriate training sessions for their employs and regards to
developing their capability, skills and knowledge to attempt targeted objects in more reliable
manner. Apple Inc. he is recognized to be the large American technological company which has
a higher brand reputation and for maintaining the brand image company should be more focused
to words developing the engagement of employees as employees are the key assets of the firm
and their contribution may result in higher growth and profitability, so as a very reputed brand
company should provide effective training processes to their old as well as new employees for
the intention of developing their capabilities and using them in terms of making more profit.
From the valuation of the project it has also been suggested to Apple Inc. that Company should
mainly be concern to words providing on the job training as it is important in rendering practical
knowledge to their employs which will be benefited for them in attempting their real-life tasks
and progress will be taken place. As per the details a valuation of the project over Apple Inc it
has also been recommended to the company that company needs to be more focused to words
enhancing the engagement among employees as it is effective in conducting organisational
operations with more collaboration and coordination therefore work with higher collaboration is
effective in supporting the profitability with high revenue. As per determining the need of
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employee training within the workplace it has also been recognized that there are different
measures that are required to be adopted by Apple in increasing the engagement of employees at
work place therefore encourage flexibility is suggested to be the most effective measures which
can be implemented by Apple for supporting the engagement of workers at work place thus A
flexible working environment encourages employees to contribute their efforts in conducting an
organisational tasks in more effective manner and attaining higher growth. Company should also
be transparent in evaluating the task to the employs and making the workers involved in the
effective process of decision making as it will more effective for the employs to motivating them
at work place and encouraging them to putting their enthusiasm in the success of business. Apple
should also provide employees engagement training in which manages managers and needs to be
concerned with providing them direction in teens or in pairs thus it is effective in enhancing the
morale of employees to work in a team or work with higher coordination. In addition to this it
has also been suggested to the Apple Inc that company should also employ worker involvement
programme in which decisions are taken place with the positive involvement of employees as the
employs are very much close to the operations of the firm and are well recognised her about the
operations held so this will be supportive for the firm in attaining higher growth with
enhancement of an employee’s engagement at work place.
Chapter 6: Reflection
The research into consideration is based on data mining the potential need of employs
training in increasing the engagement of workers at work place therefore it is a wide area of a cat
make research which interns in creating benefits in developing the personal as well as
professional ability. As I am glad to get the chance to conduct a study over this wider
investigation area as it is the most common issue which needs to be addressed and resolved with
the support of appropriate Information. From the analysis of the project I have been seen that
employs training is an effective aspect for a business in terms of enhancing the engagement of
implies at work place therefore in this particular investigation work I have been seen that
quantitative investigation is the most supportive methodology as it is effective in conducting
detailed evaluation with the support of actual facts and figures throw conducting observation
over the human perception. In addition to this I have also been seen that in this both primary as
well as secondary tools are applied in the manner of a gathering valuable information those
secondary sources like books, journals, Published and non-published investigation articles as
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these are recognize to be the effective in supporting the literature with your opinion and analysis
of authors and writers. Furthermore primary investigation is mainly be executed with the help of
executing survey in which questionnaire is being developed by the researchers for gathering
actual information with the first hand data.
Although I have also been seen that in this particular investigation questionnaire is being
selected by the researcher as it is most appropriate source of gathering information from the
larger population therefore there are assorted tools of conducting primary research like interview,
case study, focused group, observation and so on and among all of them interview is seems to be
the best alternative source of questionnaire. This can also be implemented by the researcher for
gathering primary information but it is quite time and cost consuming in nature as in the
supposed Na round has been conducted to gather information by asking one by one questions to
the respondents.
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Appendix
Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Email:
Q1) Do you have an appropriate understanding in regards to the conceptualization of employees
training in the context of business?
Yes
No
Q2) Do you agree with the fact that, training and development sessions are effective in
increasing employees engagement at workplace?
Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Q3) According to you what are the potential need of providing training to the employees of
Apple Inc?
Increasing employees engagement
Reduction of turnover and absenteeism
Addressing employees weakness
Enhance operational efficiency
Q4) According to you, What procedure of employee training is implemented by Apple Inc.?
On the job training
Off the job training
Job Mentoring
Job Rotation
Q5) As per your view, what are the basic benefits are gained by Apple Inc. through providing
effective training to their employees?
Improvement in workers performance
Ensuring workers satisfaction
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Increased productivity
Reduction in supervision
Q6) According to your opinion, which kind of impact does employee training has over the
growth and progression of Apple Inc.?
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Q7) According to you, what measures can be opt by Apple Inc in increasing the engagement of
employees at work place?
Encourage flexibility
Be transparent
Employees engagement training
Worker involvement program
Q8) As per your view, employee training is recognised to be effective for Apple Inc. in attaining
higher growth via enhancing the engagement of employees at work place?
Yes
No
Q9) Provide recommendation to Apple Inc. to improvise the engagement of employees at work
place to attain higher competitive advantage.
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