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Question
CBSEENBS12003987

Distinguish between training and development.

Or

What is meant by ‘Training’ and ‘Development’? Explain any four points of

distinction between them.

Solution

Training: A process designed to maintain and improve current job performance is calledtraining.

Development: A process designed to develop skills necessary for future work activities is called development.

Distinction: Difference between Training and Develooment

Basis of Difference

Training

Development

1. Meaning

It is a process to increase both knowledge and skill.

It is a learning process.

2. Purpose

Its purpose is to develop special skill related to the job.

Its purpose is to develop total personality of a person.

3. Job or Career

It is a job-oriented process.

It is a career-oriented process.

4. Scope

The scope of training is limited. It is just a subset of development. Scope of learning is less in training.

The scope of development is broad. Training is just a subset of it.